Building Resilience Through HOPE

Intro to HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive ExperiencesDuration: 1 Hour

About the Session

This introductory session provides an overview of the HOPE framework, which emphasizes the importance of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) in fostering lifelong health and well-being. Participants will explore how HOPE builds on resilience science and complements trauma-informed approaches by focusing on strengths, opportunities, and protective factors.

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding HOPE: Gain a foundational understanding of the HOPE framework and its four building blocks.
• The Power of Positive Experiences: Learn how positive experiences promote resilience, health, and healing.
• Shifting Perspectives: Discover how to move from a deficit- and trauma-focused lens to a strengths-based approach.
• Practical Applications: Explore simple ways to integrate HOPE into your work, relationships, and community.

The 4 Building Blocks of HOPE

1. Relationships – Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships with adults and peers.
2. Environments – Safe, equitable, and supportive environments that foster growth.
3. Engagement – Opportunities for constructive social engagement and involvement in community life.
4. Emotional Growth – Development of social-emotional competencies and skills that build resilience.

Who Should Attend

• Educators, youth workers, and program facilitators
• Health and human service professionals
• Parents, caregivers, and community leaders
• Anyone interested in creating environments where children and youth thrive

Benefits of Attending

• Build awareness of how positive experiences support healthy development.
• Learn strategies you can apply immediately in personal or professional settings.
• Join a community of individuals committed to supporting children, families, and communities.