ADHD Experts Podcast
486- The Science and Power of Hope
Jan 25, 2024
Explore the science of hope and its power to achieve goals and regulate emotions. Hear personal experiences from high-trauma areas and the transformative encounter with a determined young man named David. Discover how nurturing hope in parent-child relationships brings improvements in pain tolerance and treatment outcomes. Learn about the relationship between hope and goal setting, and the importance of setting specific goals to enhance hope. Find out the significance of therapy and goal attainment in achieving therapeutic success.
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- Hope is a belief in a better future that can be achieved through setting goals and identifying pathways.
- Trauma and adversity can hinder long-term goal planning and decrease willpower, but strategies like shorter-term goal setting and mindfulness can overcome these challenges.
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The Science and Power of Hope
The podcast episode features Dr. Chan Hellman, a professor and director of the Hope Research Center, who discusses the concept of hope and why it matters. He explains that hope is a way of thinking, a belief in a better future and the power to make it happen. He emphasizes the importance of setting goals, identifying pathways to achieve them, and maintaining willpower. Dr. Hellman shares that nurturing hope can lead to improved well-being, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and stronger relationships. He also addresses how trauma and adversity can impact hope and provides strategies to restore and nurture hope in children, adults, and families.
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