Positive experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthy adults. Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) identifies ways that our communities and systems of care can better ensure that all children have more positive experiences and that all families have support to nurture and celebrate their strengths.

The HOPE National Resource Center utilizes a national network of facilitators to collaborate with local partners to create a paradigm shift in systems of care, communities, and policies to value and actively bolster positive experiences. This shift builds on the understanding of the power of relationships within families and communities and between those who provide and receive supportive services. Our goal is to improve empathy, drive respect for human dignity, and foster trust among individuals, families, and the communities they live, work, and play within.

HOPE certified trainers provide interactive, skill-building in-person and virtual live workshops for a variety of audiences. Topics covered during the workshops include:

• The Science of HOPE
• HOPE and Health Equity
• The 4 Building Blocks of HOPE
• Shifting Mindsets Toward a Strength-Based Approach
• Incorporating HOPE into your Work

If you are interested in bringing the power of HOPE to your organization or community, please contact vanessa.lohf@wichita.edu. You can also check out all of the FREE resources available for families, educators, home visitors, and medical providers by visiting https://positiveexperience.org/.