Youth Are In Dire Need of Education Around Hope

Welcome to this week's Hopebeat Weekly Newsletter, where we share hopeful news and updates on how we are activating hope around the world!

Last week I spoke with students at Manhasset Public School in Long Island, New York about the importance of hope as they embark on their college journey.

We discussed how to create, maintain, and grow hope, and I encouraged them to write their own hope stories. We are deeply grateful to Connie Bruno and the entire Manhasset Public School team for allowing me to connect with kids, one of my favorite things to do.

I was again reminded that youth are in dire need of education around hope. We measured hope in the audience, and it wasn’t positive. According to a recent CDC study, 57% of teen girls are experiencing persistent hopelessness, and I saw this reflected in the audience. We are failing our kids and must do something to drive change. The good news is hope is teachable. 

I also spoke virtually with Cencal Health to train their organization on hope science in Santa Barbara, and we are working to activate hope in their city. Healthcare workers are incredibly high in hopelessness, with some reports suggesting over 50% want to leave their position. That is why it is especially important to Shine Hope in healthcare, as hope is key to retention.

It was also an honor to connect at the  GlobalMindEd 10th Anniversary Conference, a fantastic conference in Denver with innovative education leaders. We had an energizing Juneteenth celebration, and I shared how we are activating hope on college campuses. So many youth attended the event, so it was extra inspiring as they are motivated to change our collective future.

I had insightful conversations with brilliant minds like James Rhee of Red Helicopter and was inspired by Samuel Lalanne, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. A big thank you to GlobalMindEd for inviting us to share hope with such changemakers.

Where We Are Headed:

• June 29 - NASN 2024  Keynoting the National Association of School Nurses and helping 1200 school nurses write their hope story. Join us in Chicago, Illinois.

Want Kathryn to activate your organization? Get in touch at activate@theshinehopecompany.com to find out how.

The Hope Matrix Podcast:

Hear Kamala Poudel’s shocking and inspiring story on this week’s episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast. As a young girl, Kamala was sold into trafficking, yet was able to overcome her challenges and shares how using the Shine Hope framework. Today Kamala is the program officer at Koshish Center in Nepal, an organization dedicated to promoting the rights of persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities. Kamala was inspired by our Hope Story template and shared her powerful journey to recovery as she transformed tragedy into triumph. Listen to her story.

Did You Know:

Research has shown that hope plays a crucial role in overcoming trauma. According to multiple studies, individuals who cultivate hope are better equipped to manage and recover from traumatic experiences. Hope provides a psychological buffer, fostering resilience and empowering people to envision a positive future despite their past challenges. Find out more research on hope.

What to Checkout:

We recommend the award-winning book, Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. This book highlights the extraordinary things that can happen when we harness the power of both the brain and the heart. Get a copy of this book, authored by one of our experts in the Hopeful Mindsets program.

Team Updates:

Our team is growing! We are proud to welcome a new team member, Avery Peel, our Community Hope Specialist with a powerful Hope Story. Avery is primarily focused on activating hope through our Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course and Hopeful Cities initiative in NW Arkansas. Feel free to send her a hello at avery@theshinehopecompany.com, and if you’re in NW Arkansas, consider a meetup to explore potential partnerships! 

Keep Shining Hope,

Kathryn

Kathryn Goetzke, MBA

CEO & Chief Hope Officer, The Shine Hope Company

Author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope

Founder of International Foundation for Research and Education on Hope (iFred)

Creator of Hopeful Cities, and Hopeful Minds

Creator of Hopeful Mindsets Overview, Hopeful Mindsets in the Workplace Overview, and Hopeful Mindsets on the College Campus Course

Podcast host of The Hope Matrix

Chief Mood Officer, The Mood Factory (taking a break, for hope!)www.kathryngoetzke.com

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