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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Help bring the science of hope to Oklahoma communities by making a donation.
Bring hope to your community.
Contact us to learn more about bringing Hope Rising Oklahoma to your community.
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.
We know that hopeful people are happier, healthier and more successful. So how can you become more hopeful? It starts with setting a goal and imagining your success! Here are 6 steps you can take TODAY, courtesy of Senior Researcher & Hope Rising Oklahoma trainer Evie M. Muilenburg-Trevino, PhD (Hope Research Center). ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much to all the child welfare professionals & advocates who joined us at our first-ever Child Welfare Hope Summits this week in Tulsa and OKC Metro! We hope you left the events feeling inspired & equipped to build hope in yourselves and in the children/families you serve.
Thank you again to our amazing Presenting Sponsor, Aetna, for making these events possible!
If you attended either of the Child Welfare Hope Summits, please take just few minutes to complete our survey and let us know how we did. Your feedback means so much to us as we plan future Hope Summits.
Tulsa Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/TulsaChildWelfareSummit
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Calling all child welfare professionals in the OKC Metro area: Join us October 27 in Edmond for the Child Welfare Hope Summit! During this FREE event, you'll get evidence-based practices for measuring & growing hope in the children and families you serve, in your colleagues & in yourself from OU-Tulsa Hope Research Center leaders.
CONTINUING ED OPPORTUNITY! By attending the Summit, you can also earn 4 free continuing education units (CEUs) toward all social work professional licenses, LMFT, LPC, Certified Behavioral Health, Licensed Behavioral Health Practice, OK Wellness Coaches, & Psychologists.
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Join child welfare advocates from the OKC Metropolitan area for the Child Welfare Hope Summit! Attendees can also earn 4 free CEUs.Comment on Facebook
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Calling all child welfare professionals: Join us October 25 in Tulsa for the Child Welfare Hope Summit! During this FREE event, you'll get evidence-based practices for measuring & growing hope in the children and families you serve, in your colleagues & in yourself from OU-Tulsa Hope Research Center leaders.
CONTINUING ED OPPORTUNITY! By attending the Summit, you can also earn 4 free continuing education units (CEUs) toward all social work professional licenses, LMFT, LPC, Certified Behavioral Health, Licensed Behavioral Health Practice, OK Wellness Coaches, & Psychologists.
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I registered but am not able to attend, hoping to attend in OKC. Is there a way to let someone know, or to cancel my registration?
Is this available virtually?
Tia Crawford
Tayllor Rogers
Cindy Lee
Sherry Shore check this out.
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Some of our favorite photos from the Education Hope Summit with Claremore Public Schools and Pryor Public Schools… ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re excited to share that we will be hosting two Child Welfare Hope Summits in the Tulsa/OKC areas next month! These free events are designed for leaders and staff members at any child welfare organization, with the hope that teams can return to their organizations and begin implementing hope strategies that will strengthen their outcomes.
The Child Welfare Hope Summit - Tulsa will be held on October 25, with the location TBD. Free registration is now available at childwelfarehopesummit-tulsa.eventbrite.com.
The Child Welfare Hope Summit - OKC will be held October 27, with the location TBD. Free registration is now available at childwelfarehopesummit-okc.eventbrite.com.
We’re still finalizing the venues for both Hope Summits and will provide that information as soon as possible. Because of the proximity of these events, attendees can attend whatever Hope Summit best suits their schedule.
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