11 Ways to Help Kids Return to Calm
Getting Kids out of "The Moment" ‘The Moment’ is something all kids (and adults) experience; it refers to a period of being emotionally overwhelmed, caused by intense feelings of anger,…
How to Stay Calm in the Classroom
Stay calm in the classroom during conflict and chaos. Staying calm during times of conflict and chaos in the classroom can be challenging. When we lose our cool it can…
Bring HOPE to the Classroom
Create HOPE in your classroom. When thinking about how to decorate your classroom and how to get to know your students, consider doing this in a HOPE-informed way. This resource…
Engaging Youth around the Four Building Blocks of HOPE
Provide optimism for youth through this activity We strongly encourage educators to share the concept of the Four Building Blocks with children and youth. For youth who have experienced trauma…
HOPE Toolkit for Educators
Promote PCEs in education The HOPE for Educators Toolkit is for teachers, school staff, school counselors, and anyone who works in K-12. This toolkit was created in partnership with HOPE…
Applying the CFIR Framework: Case Reports of HOPE Implementation
Applying the CFIR framework to real world cases. The HOPE framework is implemented by organizations nationwide to meet the needs of their local context. This paper applies the Consolidated Framework…
HOPE for Healthcare Toolkit
Promote positive childhood experiences in healthcare This comprehensive resource toolkit was developed in collaboration with HOPE Facilitators and Champions worldwide to support the integration of the HOPE framework into diverse…
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.