Hope has emerged as one of the top protective factors leading to well-being. This Center for Victim Research workshop will discuss the science of hope as a psychological strength in our ability to cope with adversity and trauma. This workshop will summarize over 15 years of research that show (1) hope predicts positive outcomes, (2) hope buffers the effects of adversity, and (3) hope can be influenced and sustained. Dr. Hellman’s published research has demonstrated that hope promotes outcomes for survivors and is an important contributor to staff well-being.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the science of hope and its core components that lead to goal attainment.
- Learn how hope can help overcome adversity on the path to well-being.
- Learn research-based strategies to nurture hope in students and staff.
- Understand the theoretical foundations of hope and its application to personal and professional well-being.
Presenter:
Chan M. Hellman, Ph.D., is a professor at the University of Oklahoma and Director of The Hope Research Center and has published over 80 research studies. Chan has presented his work on hope with TEDx and has provided invited talks in Europe, United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Chan’s research is focused on hope as a psychological strength helping children and adults overcome trauma and adversity. Chan is the co-author of the award-winning book “Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life” published by Morgan James. Chan Hellman and the Hope Research Center received the 2024 “Building Knowledge Through Research” award by the Office for Victims of Crime.
Discussant:
Stacy Phillips, DSW, LMSW, develops and deploys effective solutions to challenging and systemic crime victimization issues as a Victim Justice Program Specialist with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice. Levering more than 20 years of experience in the victim services field, she works collaboratively across OVC’s Discretionary and Human Trafficking Teams to create, implement, and monitor a broad range of programs with national reach. She has spearheaded demonstration initiatives on polyvictimization, reducing child fatalities and serious injuries, supporting juveniles in detention; law enforcement and the community, and currently leads OVC’s opioid/drug addiction crisis initiatives. She is a children and youth expert with a focus on trauma and brain science.
ASL interpretation provided.