The Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) Framework comes out of Tufts University Medical Center and is a strengths-based, trauma informed approach to increasing wellness based on the research of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs).
PCEs have shown significant capacity to mitigate the impact of toxic stress on children and families. They allow children to form strong relationships and meaningful connections, cultivate positive self-image and self-worth, experience a sense of belonging, and build skills to cope with stress in healthy ways.
The HOPE framework has four evidence-based building blocks which include Relationships, Environment, Engagement, and Emotional Growth. The Social Policy Institute (SPI) is passionate about promoting HOPE across the lifespan. The graphic shows how the SPI has expanded the HOPE framework’s building blocks to be inclusive across the lifespan.
Our team is taking action in three distinct areas to increase the spread of HOPE for all ages and stages of life.
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HOPE at San Diego State University: Students experience challenges throughout their academic career and often require a wide range of wellness resources in order to thrive and grow. The HOPE framework provides a unified umbrella to center positive experiences throughout all areas of student involvement on campus.
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San Diego HOPE Training Hub: As part of the HOPE National Resource Center’s HOPE training programs, SPI and the YMCA of San Diego are certified to provide HOPE 101 training and HOPE Train the Facilitator training to individuals or organizations to support workforce and wellbeing across industries.
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HOPE for Older Adults: As the population of older adults continues to grow, it is increasingly vital to ensure they have regular access to positive experiences that support their mental, emotional, and physical well-being to foster a healthier and connected aging population.
Visit the pages above to learn more, or contact us if you have questions or inquiries.
Contact Lori Clarke | lsclarke@sdsu.edu
