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HOPE by the numbers
50
U.S. states practicing the HOPE framework
750+
Facilitators and Champions, HOPE-certified trainers
2,400+
HOPE workshops and presentations completed
100,000+
HOPE workshop participants
60+
HOPE resources available for free
13
Peer-reviewed HOPE publications
1,500+
Citations of HOPE publications
13
HOPE research grants awarded
As of January 2025
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In the news
The New York Times feature: Healing childhood trauma with the HOPE framework
The NYT published an article on the HOPE framework and the protective factors of positive childhood experiences.
Past HOPE student interns speak on why the HOPE framework matters in their future careers
Three aspiring students reflect on how their internship experience on the HOPE framework has shaped their career outlook.
HOPE team shares how parents can help children feel safe during difficult times
There are many ways where positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can help children thrive even during during difficult times.
Trenton Daily covers HOPE and FAAITH research project
Trenton Daily shares that HOPE and FAAITH were awarded a grant by Systems for Action, a national Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program.
HOPE Director Robert Sege featured on the History. Culture. Trauma. podcast
Robert Sege, MD, PhD was a featured guest on the History. Culture. Trauma podcast speaking about mental health in this country.
HOPE Director Robert Sege interviewed on the Public Health Out Loud podcast
Featured in a podcast, Robert Sege, MD, PhD talks about how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) play a critical role in a child’s life.
HOPE Director Robert Sege speaks about PCEs and ACEs on the AAP’s Pediatrics on Call podcast
On the podcast, Pediatrics on Call, Robert Sege, MD, PhD talks about how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can counter Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
In a 4-part article series, HOPE Director Robert Sege shares how to create positive experiences for children of all ages
Learn how to create positive experiences for children by different age groups.
In a CNN article, HOPE Director Robert Sege discusses preventing child abuse and supporting children with positive experiences
Robert Sege, MD, PhD, and Melissa Merrick, PhD published a CNN article explaining how to minimize adverse experiences for children, and focus on positive experiences.
The HOPE framework featured in the Boston Globe
In a Boston globe article, Kay Lazar highlights the research on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and the HOPE framework.
Learn more about HOPE
Why positive childhood experiences are important for all children and families
Positive childhood experiences are protective experiences that help heal the brain from trauma and promote healthy mental health in adulthood.
How can we heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Developing a practice that incorporates positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can lessen the lifelong effects of harmful experiences and allows the brain to heal from trauma.
How to start conversations about the HOPE framework
Knowing how to talk about the difference HOPE can make is a key part to spreading HOPE.
How the HOPE framework differs from strength-based and trauma-informed care approaches
HOPE is an impactful framework that can be used on its own and alongside other models like strength-based and trauma-informed care approaches.
Training opportunities to increase your practice of the HOPE framework
The HOPE National Resource Center (NRC) offers training options at all levels, from introductory workshops and courses to advanced certifications.
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