Hope Rising Enid

11/14/2023

10/04/2023

Hey, all - If you're not already following Hope Rising Oklahoma, head over for regular updates & hope insights like this one!

07/18/2022

When it comes to child welfare, HOPE matters!! These statistics are a powerful reminder of why we all need the science of hope...

Numerous studies have shown the impact of HOPE in child welfare. For children who experience adversity, high hope:
· Provides a protective factor that helps them cope
· Increases their capacity to find pathways & dedicate mental energy toward meeting goals
· Predicts higher educational proficiencies
· Decreases suicidal ideation and suicidality
· Has a positive correlation with optimism and self-control
· Can be cultivated through an empathetic, supportive relationship with an adult

But that's not all! Hope is also the #1 predictor of well-being for ADULTS involved in child welfare.

Hope Rising Oklahoma equips child welfare workers to create safe, hopeful families and children and produce positive outcomes. Learn more & join the movement at hoperisingoklahoma.org!

04/25/2022

Let's make hope happen this week!

As we start a new week, here's a great reminder from "Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life," written by Hope Rising Oklahoma Co-Founder Chan Hellman & Casey Gwinn.

04/07/2022

Hope Rising Oklahoma is heading to Claremore! If you know someone who lives or works in Rogers County, please help us spread the word. Community members can subscribe to updates and take the Community Hope Assessment by visiting https://hoperisingoklahoma.org/participating-communities/rogers-county/ AND following the new Hope Rising Rogers County page at https://www.facebook.com/Hope-Rising-Rogers-County-100620069292304.

We are proud to bring Hope Rising Oklahoma to Rogers County! We're using the science of hope to strengthen outcomes across every sector. Want to learn more? Like our page & subscribe to updates at hoperisingoklahoma.org.

03/28/2022

We're so proud to be at the forefront of this growing HOPE movement!

"It's important to say: Hope is not the outcome. Hope is the process — a framework ..." an OU-Tulsa professor said.

03/21/2022

Whether you're a healthcare professional or a patient dealing with illness, hope matters! Check out these findings from Hope Rising Oklahoma...

For patients navigating physical illness, HOPE can change everything. Numerous studies have shown a strong connection between hope & positive outcomes in:
* Cancer, including aggressive & terminal forms
* Chronic illness
* Traumatic injuries
* Arthritis
* Juvenile Type 1 diabetes
* Spinal cord injuries
* HIV/AIDS
* Degenerative disorders
* Visual impairment
* Other major health crises

Hope Rising Oklahoma equips healthcare professionals to improve outcomes through hope-centered interventions and practices. Learn more & join the movement at hoperisingoklahoma.org!

03/15/2022

Hope Rising Oklahoma shared the last hope statement yesterday. We loved this challenge and hope you did, too!

Today, we’re sharing our fifth and final hope statement. We hope you’ve been encouraged and inspired by this weekly challenge! The fifth hope statement is "MY LIGHT CAN INSPIRE OTHERS." Read it to yourself. Say it out loud. Then say it again (maybe louder this time), as often as needed!

Your light can inspire others. The choices you make, the way you respond to adversity, the persistence and courage you show when pursuing your goals…all these things can inspire those around you.

Questions to consider: Who inspires YOU to become the best version of yourself? What makes them so inspiring? What abilities do you have that you can use to encourage and support the people around you? What can you do to inspire others?

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE: In "Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life," Dr. Chan Hellman and Casey Gwinn challenge readers to memorize 5 powerful hope statements that can help build personal hope levels. Now we're bringing the challenge to you, one statement at a time! Every Monday, check out our new statement post and reflection questions. If you find the statement particularly helpful or meaningful, share it on your feed and/or let us know in the comments!

03/07/2022

So great to see Enid Public Schools and Hope Rising Oklahoma in the Enid News & Eagle today!

❝During the middle of (the pandemic), that’s one thing I kept thinking about: is these kids are looking for some normalcy and hope.❞— Rob Mills, Waller Middle School principal

03/07/2022

Whether you're working to let go of something from your past or trying to help someone else move forward (or both!), we hope this week's hope statement from Hope Rising Oklahoma inspires you...

Happy Monday! We hope you’re enjoying our weekly hope statement challenge. Today, we reflect on the fourth statement: “My future can be brighter than my past.” Read it to yourself. Say it out loud. Then say it again, as often as needed!

Questions to consider: Do you believe you can achieve your dreams? What do you need to let go of to become the person you want to be? What is something you can do or say to yourself to remember that your future will be brighter than today?

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE: In "Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life," Dr. Chan Hellman and Casey Gwinn challenge readers to memorize 5 powerful hope statements that can help build personal hope levels. Now we're bringing the challenge to you, one statement at a time!

Every Monday, check out our new statement post and reflection questions. If you find the statement particularly helpful or meaningful, share it on your feed and/or let us know in the comments!

02/28/2022

Hope Rising Oklahoma just shared this week's hope statement, and it's a great reminder for all of us!

Happy Monday! Today marks round 3 of our hope statement challenge. The third statement is "I AM RESILIENT."

Read it. Say it. Say it again, louder! 🙂 In their book, Dr. Chan Hellman and Casey Gwinn explain that resilience is about overcoming obstacles, recovering from setbacks, thinking of multiple ways to solve a problem, and still remaining focused on your goals. Even when bad things happen, you can can still feel hopeful about the future!

Questions to consider: What is something you have had to overcome or that you're trying to overcome so you can pursue your dreams? Who can you encourage today? What does it look and feel like to encourage others and remind them to never give up on their goals and dreams?

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE: In "Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life," Dr. Chan Hellman and Casey Gwinn challenge readers to memorize 5 powerful hope statements that can help build personal hope levels. Now we're bringing the challenge to you, one statement at a time! Every Monday, check out our new statement post and reflection questions. If you find the statement particularly helpful or meaningful, share it on your feed and/or let us know in the comments!