Positive experiences can improve mental health in adulthood
Positive experiences, through closeness and social connection, can affect us beyond childhood providing hope for anyone who feels like it is too late.
2024 HOPE Summit event recordings now available
We are excited to share the event recordings from the 2024 HOPE Summit – The HOPE Transformation, now available for free.
Most adults have positive childhood experiences, but minority groups have less of them
While most adults have positive childhood experiences, people with gender and racial identities experiences them at a lower rate, according to a new HOPE study.
HOPE, in partnership with the CDC, published new multi-state study on the prevalence of positive childhood experiences
New study with the CDC finds that positive childhood experiences are common among adults but are not equally accessible to all demographic and socioeconomic groups.
Recapping the 2024 Week of HOPE
During the Week of HOPE, we hosted events including an anti-racism training, an awards ceremony, and a sneak preview of our upcoming children’s book.
Supporting organizational transformation through the HOPE framework | Recapping the 2024 HOPE Summit
We just finished the 2024 HOPE Summit – The HOPE Transformation, learn about highlights and key takeaways from the conference.
2024 HOPE Summit and the Week of HOPE starts next week!
We are less than a week away from the Fourth Annual HOPE Summit – The HOPE Transformation and the Week of HOPE!
2024 Week of HOPE Schedule
During the Week of HOPE, we host events and share new resources that honor and promote the widespread use of positive childhood experiences.
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.
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.