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    Catherine Griffith, Ph.D.

    Scott B. Greenspan, M.S.


    UMass Amherst

    INTRODUCTIONS
    Name
    Where are you from?
    What do you do?
    What brought you to this workshop?
    What are you hoping to learn?

    AGENDA
    Defining hope
    Why focus on hopefulness?
    What fosters hope?
    Group activities that develop hope
    Final thoughts and Q&A

    How do
    you define

    Hope?

    WHY FOCUS ON HOPE?


    Most research is on hopelessness
    Not just a feel-good emotion
    Helpful in overcoming obstacles
    Relationship to positive outcomes
    Impact on suicidality
    Not just an innate trait; a state that can be cultivated

    HOPE & LGBTQ YOUTH

    HOPE & LGBTQ YOUTH

    HOPE & LGBTQ YOUTH

    HOPE & LGBTQ YOUTH

    HOPE & LGBTQ YOUTH

    Theres good reason to be hopeful!

    WHAT FOSTERS HOPE?


    Social Connectedness
    Dialogue on Hope
    Future Focus
    Positive Reframing
    Success Stories/Positive Models

    ACTIVITY: Hopes in a Hat

    ACTIVITY: River of Life

    ACTIVITY: Flipping the Coin

    ACTIVITY:
    Older, Wiser Self Letter

    ACTIVITY: Positive Stories

    The Other Box:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO9MVZXD4o8
    &feature=em-share_video_user

    FINAL THOUGHTS
    Use of the word intervention
    Benefits of a queer space
    Pre-screening: Limits of confidentiality and safety
    Group guidelines
    Use of the Believing It Gets Better curriculum

    STAY IN TOUCH!
    Cat Griffith
    Email:
    cagriffith@umass.edu

    Website:
    www.catherinegriffith.com

    Scott Greenspan
    Email:
    sgreenspan@umass.edu

    Website:
    www.scottgreenspan.com
    twitter: @Scottbgreenspan

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