Being hopeful isn’t about wishful thinking. We know that there are experiences in life that can drain our hope. When we name those “hope suckers,” and recognize how they affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, we are better able to cope in times when it is difficult to find or connect to hope.
| Activity | Grade/Division of Lesson Plans |
| Hope Suckers & Hope Givers | All |
| Coping with Hope Suckers | All |
| Building Hope Shields | All |
| Hope Kits | Div 1, All |
| Who Nurtures Your Hope? | – |
| Hope Guardian Map | – |
| Hope-Folio | All |
| Internal & External Resources | All |
For more information about the lessons and activities, feel free to contact us at sharpsmh@ualberta.ca.