July 14, 2015
Individualized Care through Support Groups and Good Cooking
Hopewell focuses on individualized care that helps our residents improve their mental health and thrive. Residents come to Hopewell with different characteristics, skills, experiences and challenges. We work with each of them, one-on-one and in a variety of therapeutic groups, to ensure their treatment is the most effective possible.
Hopewell offers:
- Group counseling
- Creative expression
- Equine-assisted learning and horsemanship
- Meditation
- Spirituality
- Nature studies
- Education (high school diploma and GED preparation)
- Money management
- Independent living skills (meal planning, shopping, cooking, healthy living)
- Interpersonal relationship skills
Hopewell residents possess a wide range of interests and talents. For some, cooking is a passion. (One of our residents has been a chef.) These individuals especially appreciate Hopewell’s attention to growing, preparing and eating healthy food.
One of our residents’ favorite entrees is a turkey/cranberry chutney wrap. Enjoy this easy, healthy recipe at home.
Turkey/Cranberry Chutney Wraps
(Makes 8 wraps)
Ingredients:
8 Soft tortilla shells
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 cup chopped tart apple (such as Granny Smith)
½ cup dark raisins
1 lb. roasted turkey breast, shredded (to be divided among 8 wraps)
½ cup orange juice
1 cup shredded carrots
¼ chives, chopped
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1-1/2 to 2 cups arugula (or as desired)
Mayonnaise as needed (approximately ½ cup)
Directions:
1. Mix together cranberries, sugar, water and vinegar in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes.
2. Stir in apples, raisins and orange juice. Simmer uncovered until thickened, about 15 minutes. Adjust sugar to taste (up to ½ cup). Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Note: You may not need entire recipe for these wraps.)
3. In a bowl, mix together carrots, chives, olive oil chopped arugula. Add approximately ½ cup cooled chutney mixture, to taste.
4. To prepare wraps, spread 8 warm tortilla shells with mayonnaise. Top with shredded turkey, then with carrot-chutney mixture.
5. Fold each wrap and serve.
No matter what challenges we face with mental health, it is vital to continue learning, improving and moving forward as individuals.
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