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Hope Score Tool

She needed to be able to see her life in the future as different than it was in the present. She needed to believe that her dreams could come true. — Casey Gwinn, Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life

The science of hope is the idea that hope can be measured and increased through actions and choices. The Hope Score tool is a way to assess an individual’s level of hope and identify ways to increase it. The tool is associated with the book Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life by Casey Gwinn and Chan Hellman.

The Science and Power of Hope | Chan Hellman | TEDxOklahomaCity

  • What is the science of hope?

    Many believe hope is simply an emotion, but after nearly 2,000 published studies on hope, it is clear that HOPE is a science and it can change a person’s life.

    • Hope is the belief that the future can be better than the past.
    • Hope is a factor in mental wellness and resilience.
    • Hope is linked to the ability to set goals, create plans, and maintain willpower.
    • Hope is measurable and malleable.
    • Hope can be increased through actions and choices.
  • What is the Hope Score tool?
    • The Hope Score tool is a way to measure an individual’s level of hope.
    • The tool can help identify areas in life where a person can increase hope.
    • The tool can help evaluate difficult experiences and find ways to increase hope.
    • The tool can help track an individual’s hope over time.
  • What is the book Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life?

    “[Hope Rising] is the first book ever written to provide an understanding of the relationship between trauma, adversity, and illness and HOPE.  Many believe hope is simply an emotion, but after nearly 2,000 published studies on hope it is clear that HOPE is a science and it can change your life.

    “Inside of Hope Rising,  the reader will be able to identify what robs us of hope in our lives and the clear pathways to see hope restored to our lives.” —Hope Score website

    • Hope Rising is a book that presents the idea that hope can change your life.
    • The book challenges readers to be honest about their struggles and adversity.
    • The book provides practical ways to increase hope.
    • The book provides stories of people who have overcome trauma through hope

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Hope Score: A New Tool for Child Advocates | Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO, Child Advocates of Montgomery County

A few notes for Advocates regarding the use of the Hope Score tool:

  • The Hope Score may or may not apply to your case(s) as there are some eligibility requirements and age contingencies. Your Advocacy Specialist will be reaching out to you directly if the Hope Score tool will be applied to your case. Your Advocacy Specialist will also provide one-on-one training and guidance on the use of the Hope Score tool if your case is identified as eligible.
  • The book, Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life, is available for purchase at most major book retailers, online on Amazon, and may be accessed and listened to on Audible. You can earn continuing education training hours for reading the book and documenting your time in Optima.
  • As we continue with the rollout of the Hope Score tool, please watch for additional continuing education opportunities to further explore and explain the use of the tool.

Hope prevails at Child Advocates of Montgomery County because of the work you do with children and families. We are looking forward to partnering with you on using this tool.