At Hope Awareness talks, attendees will gain an understanding of the Science of Hope's three core components and its framework. Together we will explore Science of Hope's successful initiatives, how the framework promotes wellbeing, and discuss opportunities for collaboration and growth on the Olympic Peninsula
Attendees will gain an understanding of Positive Childhood Experiences and how they correlate with adult health and wellbeing. By using the framework developed by Tuft's Medicine, Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, the narrative can be shifted so that people and communities are defined by their strengths as well as the challenges they face.
Discussion of stress management tools that can help create options for viewers & participants at home, work, and in community.
Clallam Resilience Project consortium member and NEAR Science Trainer Bonnie Schmidt recorded the NEAR training from ACE Interface. The content can be shared in-person, and refined to meet organization's needs.
Hope is not simply a wish. It is something we can measure, apply and grow in our communities. Research shows that hope is a key predictor of success in education, work, and life. Hope Science provides a practical framework for understanding and nurturing hope in individuals and communities.
Participants will gain:
An understanding of the three core tenets of the Science of Hope framework
Context for why hope matters
A practical trauma-informed and hope centered approach which can be taught to reach across the community and in different sectors
Hope Awareness Talks:
June 9th in Forks- more to come soon
Hope Navigator Trainings:
Upcoming virtual August 2-day Training - 12 hours
Reach out to clallamresilience@gmail.com
Interested in learning more?
You can watch these videos to familiarize yourself with the Science of Hope
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
Positive experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthier adults. Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, developed by Tufts Medical Center, identifies ways that our communities and systems of care can better ensure that all children have more positive experiences and that all families have support to nurture and celebrate their strengths.
Request a skill building workshop where topics include: the 4 Building Blocks (see image below), shifting mindsets toward strength based approaches, and the science behind positive childhood experiences. Reach out to clallamresilience@gmail.com
Learn more https://positiveexperience.org/how-to-get-started-with-hope/
Read the 2026 New York Times article
Expand Your Toolbox: Stress Management Workshops (January-February 2025)
Helping All Flourish:
NEAR Science Trainings
(Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Resilience)
NEAR Science Video Recordings:
Clallam Resilience Project consortium member and NEAR Science Trainer Bonnie Schmidt recorded the NEAR training from ACE Interface, in four videos, which can be viewed below:
N: Neuroscience - (20:30 mins)- See video to the right
E: Epigenetics - (11:38 mins)
A: Adverse Childhood Experiences - (21:54 mins)- See video below
R: Resiliency - (13:53 mins)
+ Help That Helps - (6:02 mins)
Workforce Resilience Trainings:
For more information, or to schedule a Workforce Resilience Training, please email clallamresilience@gmail.com
PAST OFFERINGS
In conjunction with Kitsap Strong, we offer:
NEAR sciences by ACEInterface (~ 3 hours)
Seven Essentials Ingredients of Trauma Informed Care by SaintA ( ~ 7 hours, but can be taught in chunks)
Community Resilience Initiative's Trauma Informed Professionals Course 1 and Course 2
For Resilience Month, October 2020, we offered a series of free trainings in conjunction with Apple Health's Coordinated Care:
“These things happen to you, but they don’t have to define you” -Event Participant
Our NEAR science and trauma informed trainings demonstrate growth of understanding about ACEs as self-proclaimed by participants. An example of the participant data is shown below:
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