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.
HOPE Champion Savanah Cool uses the HOPE framework to engage community members in Michigan
Learn how HOPE Champion Savanah Cool promotes the HOPE-framework throughout communities in Michigan.
Training opportunities to increase your practice of the HOPE framework
The HOPE National Resource Center offers training options at all levels, from introductory workshops and courses to advanced certifications.
2025 HOPE resource round-up
Throughout 2025, the HOPE National Resource Center was busy creating resources on PCEs and the Four Building Blocks of HOPE.
The HOPE community shares how they promote positive childhood experiences during the holiday season
We asked our HOPE Facilitators and Champions how they were promoting access to the Four Building Blocks of HOPE during this holiday season.
HOPE Champion Julie Plagenhoef uses the HOPE framework to help empower nurses
Learn how HOPE Champion Julie Plagenhoef has used the HOPE-framework to help define what it means to be strengths-based with nurses.
Positive childhood experiences are important for early relational health
A recently released new consensus study highlights the importance of early relationships and positive childhood experiences.
Creating moments of gratitude and spreading Positive Childhood Experiences
This blog links Thanksgiving, practicing gratitude, and creating memories of positive childhood experiences through the HOPE framework as a guide.
Building HOPE en Español: Connecting Positive Childhood Experiences across borders
The HOPE en Español network launched a collaborative community united by the belief that every child and adolescent, deserves access to PCEs.
Highlighting the work of our colleagues from around the world – A message from HOPE Director Robert Sege
This summer, the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experience (HOPE) framework has seen an increase in recognition around the world.