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Hope changes everything.

Transforming lives, organizations & communities through the science of hope.

There are problems we all share.

And in communities across our state, there are organizations, professionals and civic leaders who are committed to solving those problems. We want to understand what’s working and fix what isn’t working. But in the midst of so much brokenness and so many challenging circumstances, making a true difference can seem impossible.

Hope can change everything.

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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...
  • Recovery from trauma, childhood trauma & domestic violence
  • Recovery from mental illness
  • Response to medical treatment
  • Adoption of prevention strategies
  • Compliance with providers’ recommendations
In education, hope impacts...
  • Academic achievement (elementary-graduate school)
  • Number of absences
  • Grades & test scores
  • Graduation rates
  • College enrollment & graduation rates
In business, hope impacts...
  • Employee happiness & productivity
  • Workplace performance
  • Job satisfaction
  • Goal attainment
  • Employee commitment & retention

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.

Hope-centered communities believe that the future will be better than today, and that we each play a role in making that future happen.

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
  • Maximize your community’s existing resources, talent and knowledge

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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Get involved in your local chapter.

If your community is already partnered with Hope Rising Oklahoma, find out how you can help!

Bring Hope Rising 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.

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When we believe we can achieve our dreams, our hope rises! Here’s a quick exercise to help you focus on this powerful element of hope.

Follow us for more hope boosters, or visit hoperisingoklahoma.org to learn about how we're building hope across Oklahoma.

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When we believe we can achieve our dreams, our hope rises! Here’s a quick exercise to help you focus on this powerful element of hope. 

Follow us for more hope boosters, or visit hoperisingoklahoma.org to learn about how were building hope across Oklahoma.

#hope #hoperisingoklahoma #inspiration #hopescience #hope#dreambig #dreamscometrue Chan Hellman

🍎New school year, new opportunities to bring the science of hope into our schools! Numerous studies have shown that hope is one of the strongest predictors of student success AND teacher wellness & engagement. That’s why Hope Rising Oklahoma equips school administrators & educators to develop hopeful classrooms, campuses and students.

Learn more at hoperisingoklahoma.org.
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🍎New school year, new opportunities to bring the science of hope into our schools! Numerous studies have shown that hope is one of the strongest predictors of student success AND teacher wellness & engagement. That’s why Hope Rising Oklahoma equips school administrators & educators to develop hopeful classrooms, campuses and students. 

Learn more at hoperisingoklahoma.org.
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The Tulsa Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic is getting rave reviews from attendees! 👏 If you missed it, don't worry: Hope-Driven Coaching will come to you! Contact Michelle Stavros at michelle@hoperisingoklahoma.org or visit hopedrivencoaching.org to learn more. ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago
Hope Rising Oklahoma

Planning to attend the Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic? Make sure to complete your free online registration by this Friday! hopedrivencoachingclinictulsa.eventbrite.comONE WEEK AWAY! 😮

We have an amazing line-up of speakers at the Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic! Don't miss Sherri Coale, Rick Jones, Bill Blankenship, and Joe Blankenship.

Sign up today - registration closes on Friday!

Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic
July 18, 10 am – 3 pm
TU, Great Hall at The Union

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Planning to attend the Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic? Make sure to complete your free online registration by this Friday! https://hopedrivencoachingclinictulsa.eventbrite.com
3 months ago
Hope Rising Oklahoma

We're so proud to have Hope-Driven Coaching Founder Joe Blankenship on the Hope Rising Oklahoma team! If you're a coach or athletic director, you don't want to miss his message at the Tulsa Coaching Clinic 7/18. Free registration is open for just 1 more week, so visit hopedrivencoachingclinictulsa.eventbrite.com to claim your spot!The Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic is 2 WEEKS AWAY! 📢

We'll be hearing from Joe Blankenship, Championship-Winning Coach & Founder of Hope-Driven Coaching.

You'll learn to:
➡️ Build resilience and strengthen performance in your coaches, athletes and teams using easy-to-understand neuroscience
➡️ Grow hope–which improves physical and mental performance–among your athletes and staff
➡️ Help athletes play smarter using tricks and techniques for staying mentally regulated under stress

Hope-Driven Coaching Clinic:
July 18th, 10:00-3:00, University of Tulsa, Great Hall at the Union
Sign up today! hopedrivencoachingclinictulsa.eventbrite.com

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Were so proud to have Hope-Driven Coaching Founder Joe Blankenship on the Hope Rising Oklahoma team! If youre a coach or athletic director, you dont want to miss his message at the Tulsa Coaching Clinic 7/18. Free registration is open for just 1 more week, so visit https://hopedrivencoachingclinictulsa.eventbrite.com to claim your spot!
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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.

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