FAQ

  • What do you mean by lived experience?

    Every individual is continuously shaped by their own experiences in life. We often focus on these experiences in childhood because that is a time that our brains and bodies are dramatically impacted by the specific experience. These experiences are often referred to as positive childhood experiences, or PCEs, and adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs. These experiences and how they impact health and overall well-being serve as the foundation of our educational sessions and workshops.

  • What does HOPE stand for?

    HOPE is an acronym for Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences. It is a framework that was developed by a team at Tufts University in collaboration with other researchers and organizations. You can learn more by visiting the HOPE website, or by contacting us.

  • Who should participate in a Workshop?

    Workshops or intro sessions benefit anyone. Every person is impacted by lived experiences from a personal and/or professional aspect. From an organizational or professional standpoint, workshops suit healthcare teams, social workers, educators, juvenile justice teams, childcare providers, and other domains who work with and serve children and families all while building team morale and support for colleagues.

  • How much does a Workshop cost?

    Workshop costs vary based on a number of factors including content, length, location. Each training is tailored to your needs. Reach out to discuss your thoughts and hopes for you, your team, or those that you serve and we can provide a quote.

  • Do you provide Continuing Education?

    YES! Pathwaves Partnership provides nursing Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Wisconsin Nurses Association for our 1-hour HOPE Intro and our 4-hour HOPE Workshop.

    We also provide Professional Development Hours for childcare team members for HOPE sessions of any length.

    And, we will soon offer Continuing Medical Education (CMEs) for physicians and other healthcare personnel through Tufts Medicine and the HOPE National Resource Center for the 1-hour and 2-hour HOPE Intro sessions.

    Other professional development hours (SCECHs, etc) can be coordinated when a training is facilitated in partnership with an accredited organization.

    Please reach out with any questions.

  • What is HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification?

    Becoming a Certified HOPE-Informed Organization signifies the dedication of an organization to partake in a transformation that will serve its team members and customers in a more equitable manner. You can learn more HERE.