Stigma and limited mental health resources are preventing many children from accessing the care they need. Hopelessness in teens is linked to increased anxiety, depression, and suicide—the second leading cause of death among young people. Read more about our research here.

Photo:Kathryn talks about improving hope with high school students

Our youth are our future, equipping them with tools to manage stress and overcome challenges is crucial. Hopeful Minds® offers evidence-based programs to teach Hope as a skill in schools. Downloaded by over 2,500 educators worldwide and recognized as an innovation by the World Bank, our programs can help bring Hope to your school. Learn more here.

Photo: Kids in Arlington, Virginia where police are teaching our Hopeful Minds Curriculum

Absolutely. Kathryn Goetzke presented ‘Advocating Hope Science in Health Care’ at the URAC Connect event in Washington, DC, focusing on the transformative impact that Hope has on patient care and health outcomes. Kathryn connected again with Shawn Griffin, MD, President and CEO of URAC, and Laura Wood, Director of Marketing and Communications at URAC, where they initially met at the One Mind at Work Forum. Thanks to Brandon Staglin and Kathy Pike of One Mind at Work! Consider hiring Kathryn to speak at your workplace or event on the transformative power of hope. Check the full story here.

Photo: Kathryn Goetzke with Shawn Griffin and Laura Wood at URAC Connect

Hope matters in college and fraternity life. Avery Peel just gave a talk about how to measure hope, and skills to increase it using the Shine Hope Framework with the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Arkansas. Interested in bringing Hope-focused talks to your campus or organization? Email activate@theshinehopecompany.com to learn how!

Photo: Shine Hope Resource Postcard pictured in front of the Lambda Chi Alpha at the University of Arkansas

In the episode #5 of The Hope Matrix Podcast on Campus, we are talking about “Dealing with Depersonalization” featuring Sophie Straughan. Sophie was only a junior in high school when she found out she had a dissociative disorder. In Episode, shares her journey with depersonalization, a dissociative disorder she managed through Hope. Gain a deeper understanding of dissociative disorders, along with actionable strategies for overcoming their difficulties as a student. Follow The Hope Matrix on Campus to get updates when this episode is released!

Hear disability advocate Travis Davis’ inspiring story of living with cerebral palsy and his mission to promote awareness, inclusion, and Hope. Listen to the full podcast episode here.

Meet Ciera Bellavance, Executive Director of Hope Means Nevada, our November Hope Hero! Ciera recently represented us at the Giant Student Farmers Market, promoting Hopeful Cities. Know someone who inspires Hope? Share their story with us!

Join 44 world-class Parenting & Children’s Health Experts, including myself, in the Resilient Families Summit. I’ll be presenting on teaching hope to children. Claim your free pass starting December 4 here.

Join us on December 3, at 9 am Pacific Time for Charter for Compassion’s powerful webinar session! I will be speaking alongside Scarlett Lewis, Founder of the Choose Love Movement. Together, we will share our stories on how Hope and Love can transform grief into healing and inspire societal change. Register here.

Join the Violence Prevention Expo 2024, hosted by Strides for Peace happening on November 21st! We’re excited to announce that The Shine Hope Company will have a booth at the Expo, offering resources to help Shine Hope as a tool for violence prevention. Plus, don’t miss my workshop on writing a Shine Hope Story! Let’s come together to promote and activate hope and change. RSVP here.