Hope Rising Oklahoma is an initiative of the Sarah Stitt Hope Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and a proud partner of the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. To learn more about how your foundation or organization can support our work through a tax-deductible donation, please contact us.
Hope changes everything.
Transforming lives, organizations & communities through the science of hope.
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The evidence is clear.
Hope is not simply a wish or a feeling. It is a proven science we can measure, apply and cultivate in our communities. And as over 2,000 studies show, it is a leading predictor of success in nearly every sector.
In health/wellness, hope impacts...
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Recovery from trauma, childhood trauma & domestic violence
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Recovery from mental illness
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Response to medical treatment
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Adoption of prevention strategies
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Compliance with providers’ recommendations
In education, hope impacts...
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Academic achievement (elementary-graduate school)
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Number of absences
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Grades & test scores
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Graduation rates
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College enrollment & graduation rates
In business, hope impacts...
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Employee happiness & productivity
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Workplace performance
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Job satisfaction
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Goal attainment
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Employee commitment & retention
IN CHILD WELFARE, HOPE IMPACTS:
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Recovery from trauma
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Development of optimism & self-control
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Ability to pursue & meet goals
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Educational proficiency
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Well-being of adults involved in child welfare
IN ATHLETICS, HOPE IMPACTS:
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Emotional, social & physical well-being of athletes
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Athlete & team performance
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Concentration, decision-making & reactivity
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Stress response & management
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Ability to compete at higher levels
IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HOPE IMPACTS:
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Treatment & prevention of criminal behavior
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Compliance with mandated obligations/laws
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Engagement in setting & pursuing life goals
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Well-being, safety & effectiveness of law enforcement
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Law enforcement & community relationships
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To solve the problems we all share, we need to measure, nurture and build hope in every sector. But how? Hope Rising Oklahoma is here to help.
Your community can become a hope-centered community.
Led by Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt and renowned scholar Dr. Chan Hellman, Hope Rising Oklahoma is bringing the science of hope to communities across the state. We provide the framework, training/certification programs and ongoing support so you can:
- Assess hope levels among your community’s key sectors
- Determine your most critical issues/focus areas
- Learn and apply our evidence-based, re-teachable method for raising hope levels in individuals and organizations
- Equip organizations that are already building hope to measure and maximize their efforts
- Build community engagement through events, shareable content, web-based resources and ongoing education/training
With Hope Rising Oklahoma, you can use the science of hope to impact your outcomes and fuel your effectiveness in incredible ways.
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Bring hope to your community.
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Imagine the impact of Hope Rising Oklahoma.
Imagine your community empowered by the science of hope.
Imagine this movement spreading beyond your community, beyond Oklahoma.
Imagine, from coast to coast, people and organizations and communities—even entire states—rising to become beacons of hope to the world.
The impact you imagine can become a reality. And it all starts here.
Sometimes we have to change our goals to keep moving forward. In fact, re-goaling is constant in people with high hope! Wondering if you need to re-goal? These questions can help!
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Our new Hope-Builder Newsletter was emailed to all subscribers this morning, and it's full of updates and strategies for a hopeful holiday season. Don't see it in your inbox? You can view it at mailchi.mp/930cb3339609/hopebuildernewsletter_nov2023. To subscribe to future communications, visit hoperisingoklahoma.org/subscribe/. Happy reading! 😊
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These strategies from Hope-Driven Coaching aren't just for athletic teams! When we celebrate successes at home, at work, or anywhere a group is working together to achieve goals, our hope grows. 🌱
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Resilience is a key component of hope. When we are resilient, we can better overcome obstacles, recover from setbacks, think of multiple ways to solve a problem, and still remain focused on our goals. We can encourage and support others. Even when bad things happen, we can can still feel hopeful about the future!
Here’s a quick exercise to help you focus on resilience.
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Check out this article from TIME featuring our own Chan Hellman!TIME asked experts for strategies that can help cultivate hope—even when it feels unattainable. time.com/6327444/how-to-be-more-hopeful/ ... See MoreSee Less
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