Four Building Blocks Archives | Tufts Hope https://positiveexperience.org/tag/four-building-blocks/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:38:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://positiveexperience.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/favicon-150x150.png Four Building Blocks Archives | Tufts Hope https://positiveexperience.org/tag/four-building-blocks/ 32 32 How to start conversations about the HOPE framework https://positiveexperience.org/blog/how-to-start-conversations-about-the-hope-framework/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:59 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=24436

Knowing how to talk about the difference HOPE can make is a key part to spreading HOPE.

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Practicing emotional growth helps children grow into strong, resilient adults https://positiveexperience.org/blog/practicing-emotional-growth-helps-children-grow-into-strong-resilient-adults/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:55:47 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=32664

Learn more about the emotional growth Building Block of HOPE and how it builds resilience, confidence, and self-love in children and youth.

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HOPE Champion Ann Ellison uses the HOPE framework to help grieving families heal https://positiveexperience.org/blog/hope-champion-ann-ellison-uses-the-hope-framework-to-help-grieving-families-heal/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:01:19 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=32459

Making a difference for children and families who have experienced loss by promoting the HOPE framework and PCEs.

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Black History Month: Promoting positive childhood experiences by engaging in history and culture https://positiveexperience.org/blog/black-history-month-promoting-positive-childhood-experiences-by-engaging-in-history-and-culture/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:01:28 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=32243

Celebrating Black History Month promotes the engagement Building Block of HOPE from children learning about themselves and others.

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HOPE en Español: formando facilitadores, construyendo comunidad y promoviendo experiencias positivas https://positiveexperience.org/blog/hope-en-espanol-formando-facilitadores-construyendo-comunidad-y-promoviendo-experiencias-positivas/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:57:23 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=32244

En marzo de 2026, HOPE en Español lanza su primera cohorte Train the Facilitator Certification completamente en español.

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Using the HOPE framework to improve peer relationships at the Asbury Park Boys and Girls Club https://positiveexperience.org/blog/using-the-hope-framework-to-improve-peer-relationships-at-the-asbury-park-boys-and-girls-club/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:39:57 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=32137

Recent research shares how to make improvements for youth and staff in a community-based setting using the HOPE framework.

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The New York Times feature: Healing childhood trauma with the HOPE framework https://positiveexperience.org/news/the-new-york-times-feature-healing-childhood-trauma-with-the-hope-framework/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:34:20 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=32043

The NYT published an article on the HOPE framework and the protective factors of positive childhood experiences.

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How can we heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences? https://positiveexperience.org/blog/how-can-we-heal-from-adverse-childhood-experiences/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:00:35 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=22877

Developing a practice that incorporates positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can lessen the lifelong effects of harmful experiences and allows the brain to heal from trauma.

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HOPE Champion Savanah Cool uses the HOPE framework to engage community members in Michigan https://positiveexperience.org/blog/hope-champion-savanah-cool-uses-the-hope-framework-to-engage-community-members-in-michigan/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:51:01 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=31952

Learn how HOPE Champion Savanah Cool promotes the HOPE-framework throughout communities in Michigan.

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Training opportunities to increase your practice of the HOPE framework https://positiveexperience.org/blog/training-opportunities-to-increase-your-practice-of-the-hope-framework/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:41:46 +0000 https://positiveexperience.org/?p=23518

The HOPE National Resource Center offers training options at all levels, from introductory workshops and courses to advanced certifications.

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