Summer 2021 Student Interns: Welcome to HOPE!
This summer, the HOPE team welcomes several talented students to assist us with our many projects and presentations. Each one of them adds their unique perspective and expertise to our…
Interview: New research examines rural urban differences in positive childhood experiences
Key takeaways This interview features Elizabeth Couch, PhD, associate professor of health services policy and management and Co-Director of the Rural Health Research Center at the University of South Carolina…
Farewell Interview with Chloe Yang: Off to UNC
Chloe Yang, the HOPE team’s much-loved Senior Research Assistant, has moved on from the team to pursue a Master’s in Public Health degree at the University of North Carolina –…
Four Building Blocks of HOPE Posters
HOPE posters perfect for waiting rooms, offices, and more The Four Building Blocks of HOPE are composed of key positive childhood experiences (PCEs)—and the sources of those experiences and opportunities—that…
Personal story: Parenting through a divorce using the HOPE framework
Seeing strengths even during difficult times I joined the HOPE National Resource Center at the start of this year to help the team bring the HOPE framework to the West…
Offering HOPE to Combat ACEs and Early Trauma: New Online Learning Course
Decades of research have shown that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and early trauma can lead to toxic stress, which can damage learning, behavior and health across an individual’s life and…
Happy HOPE Day!
Roger Sherman, Executive Director of the Idaho Children’s Trust, let us know that Governor Little has declared today, May 21, 2021 as HOPE day in Idaho. Thank you Governor Little,…
10 ways to promote positive childhood experiences during difficult times
Give children memories of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) Children and families have the power to build resilience and celebrate their inner strengths through positive childhood experiences (PCEs), even during difficult…
The Four Building Blocks of HOPE by sector handout
Promoting positive childhood experiences (PCEs) by sector Research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children grow into healthy, resilient adults. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE - relationships, environments,…
The Four Building Blocks of HOPE for families handout
Ways to promote positive childhood experiences (PCEs) as a family Research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children grow into healthy, resilient adults. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE…