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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, February 12, 2020 exert the willpower to make Researcher Within the work setting, Impact of Hope on Trau- Round Town hope scores lead to improved these goals possible. ma Survivors: performance and lower turn- Impact of Unmitigated These publications _pro- February 14 over and lower burnout. ‘Trauma on Hope: vide a framework for organi- Valentine Make and Continued from page 1. Optimism is the belief Data exists showing the How does unmitigated zations to become hope cen- “Within school systems, that the future will be better, Take, Carnegie Youth what we’re focused on is Hellman said. relationship between hope trauma rob children and tered and trauma informed Library. and suicide, with hope being adults of hope? Our researchwhen working with survi- how to build a culture of “But the thing that differ- the buffer between depres- shows that trauma leads to vors. Incorporating strate- hope,” he said in a telephone entiates hope from optimism sion and suicidality among rumination, anxiety/depres- gies to nurture hope leads February 15 interview. is the ability to set a plan and youths in their teen years, sion, PTSD, and insecure at- to positive outcomes. This Rustic Market, Conyen- That culture nurtures ev- to marshal the willpower to Hellman said. tachment styles. Being stuck research provides a unifying tion Center ery child’s perspective of pursue that plan,” he said. “Our analysis demon- in our past trauma robs our framework that can shape success. Researchers also Hope centers not just on strates that if you've got a ability to connect with oth- interventions, advocacy and are working with Health and the belief that the future will person who is experiencing ers and lowers our ability to social policy around hope’s February 16 Human Service organiza- be better, but is more about depression, if you can in- be future oriented effective- evidence-based practice. Rustic Market, Conven- tions and other organizations taking action to make that crease their hope score, their ly reducing our hope. Hope as A Coping Re- tion Center, that can help youths. future happen, he said. suicidality disappears or be- Can Hope Be Measured? source for At-Risk Chil- On his website, Hellman He said it’s also important comes negated,” he said. We published two meta- dren and Adults February 17 describes how hope is made to distinguish a hope from a Hope can be learned and analytic studies on the Chil- Our research has found up of three components: wish, he said. A wish does increased even in these ar- dren’s Hope Scale and the that increasing hope among 1:30 p.m. Arimathea Goals, pathways and agency. not provide a pathway to ac- eas of depression, abuse and Adult Hope Scale. These depressed youth reduces sui- observes Black History Goals must meet certain complish something. neglect. Hope is a powerful publications provide strong cidal ideation. We have also Month at United Meth- criteria: potentially attain- Hellman is interested in buffer between adversity evidence in the validity and found that increasing hope odist Parlor. Speakers able, clearly articulated and the relationship between and stress, Hellman said. reliability of the scales used buffers the negative conse- are Melanie Randle and measurable. Pathways are faith and hope. Faith can be Strategies work for children to measure hope. This re- quences of parenting stress Mayor Nick Archer. the mental road maps allow- that compass to help people and adults. search is informing the field among parents at-risk for ing one to consider multiple set goals and choose path- Hellman likes getting a that hope scores can be used child maltreatment. Multiple strategies that will lead to the ways, but faith doesn’t have chance to visit Elk City and with confidence for both re- on-going studies show that February 21 desired outcome. Agency re- the actionable aspect that meeting with different peo- searchers and practitioners. increasing a parent's hope is Elk Creek Strutters Ban- fers to the capacity to exert hope possesses. ple in the community. He Can Hope Be Learned? related to positive parenting quet, Convention Center. mental energy [willpower] He said researchers can said researchers have dis- This line of research iden- practices and improved par- to the pursuit of pathway, the help those people who have covered several facts about tifies strategies to nurture ent child relationships. February 22 website stated. survived traumas and can hope (from a document hope among those experi- Secondary Traumatic Hellman has studied how improve hope among people provided to The News from encing trauma and adversity. Stress and Staff Burnout: 10th Annual Father/ trauma affects those three who live in despair and ad- Hellman): Hope is malleable across You cannot give what you Daughter Dance, Hearts components as well as the versity. It starts with help- What is Hope? the life span showing that do not have! Ensuring hope for Hearing Fundraiser, strategy to nurture hope in ing people understand their Hope is the belief the fu- targeted program services among service providers is Convention Center. the context of despair and goals and then helping them ture will be better than to- can help move from despair also important to well-being. adversity. Hellman’s frame- find steps to guide them. day, and you play a role in to hope for both children Our research demonstrates March 3 work has been applied re- Hope can be applied in making that future possible. and adults. This research is that hope can mitigate the search as opposed to basic other facets of daily life. Hope is not a wish. Hope guiding our work to identify negative effects of second- Oklahoma Presidential theory and science. Hope scores are important allows us to identify val- effective practices and de- ary traumatic stress on burn- Primary, Polls are open 7 How is different hope dif- for academic achievement ued goals, set the pathways velop training programs for out social service and medi- am, until 7 pm. ferent from optimism? indicators, Hellman said. to achieve these goals, and service providers. cal providers. a new family, I chose a new Sheriff Plan “At this time I had to release stated, the release stated. The Okla- choose between two life career~ private security,” he To reserve a seat, or to homa Arts Council provides time dreams — become a said. “I missed working in request accessibility accom- approximately 350 grants to Continued from page 1. game warden or become a law enforcement. One year Continued from page 1. modations, contact Heidi nearly 200 organizations in canine law enforcement of- Costello at heidi.costello@ Stillwater to attend Okla- later, with my new family, T tening session. Individu- communities statewide each homa State University. He ficer,” he said in the release. moved to Beckham County als with accessibility needs arts.ok.gov or 405-521- year, organizes professional “In 2008, my canine partner 2040. completed a Bachelor of when former Sheriff Scott should contact the Oklaho- development opportunities Rudy and I became full-time The Oklahoma Arts Coun- Science degree in wildlife ma Arts Council in advance canine law enforcement offi- Jay hired me.” cil is the official state agen- for the state's arts and cultur- management & fisheries cers with the Guthrie Police of a session. al industry, and manages the ecology. He said he partici- Department.” Henry said he and his Comerstone — Conversa- cy for the support and devel- wife want to make Beckham tions will take place in com- opment of the arts, with the art collections at the Okla- pated in graduate students’ He and Rudy were recruit- project studies of the wet- ed by Sheriff Dennis Ban- County the premier place to munities throughout the agency’s mission to “lead in homa State Capitol. More lands and the elk population ther of the Kingfisher Coun- live and raise their children. state. Additional tour stops the advancement of Oklaho- information is available at in Oklahoma. “My candidacy is neither will be announced soon, the ma’s thriving arts industry,” arts.ok.gov. ty Sheriff’s Department in In 2002, he was awarded 2010. Henry said “numerous a sudden decision nor was the John Lowery Jr. Memo- Camilla Wolford Burleson Send interdiction and narcotic ar- it undertaken recklessly,” he rial Scholarship sponsored rests” were made during this said in the release. “I love by the Oklahoma Game time in his career. Henry also Camilla Wolford Burleson oldest daughter Donna Jack- Warden Association. During served as a reserve canine the work and believe in the integrity of law enforce- obituaries to was born on May 13, 1945, son, oldest his senior year of college, he in Borger, Texas, to John and granddaughter Brandi officer in the Cashion Police became a reserve police of- Department under former ment. My commitment to obits @ecdai- Johnny Wolford. Jackson, brother-in-law Paul ficer for the Guthrie Police this candidacy is simple: T She died on January 30, Moore, and sister JoAnn Fen- Department and in 2005 he Police Chief Jesse Ritchie. In 2012, he said his life took believe I can do the job and I lynews.com 2020, in Oklahoma City, Okla- homa. She was the youngest ton. She is survived received the Reserve Officer a new direction. would like to do this job for by sister Karen Moore of of three Yukon, OK; daughters Stepha- of the Year Award. “Because I was building you. daughters. She met and nie and husband John Shelton married Gene Burleson in ofTexas: Passion Project mit Gurley Gym by Merritt Elk City, Oklahoma, in 1970. RoxAnn and husband Steve Public Schools. Until then, ‘They raised four Baker of Mustang, OK; and daughters. Gena and husband Keith Bee- anyone can donate items for Camilla embraced life fully. son of OKC, OK, the Blessing Box at Merritt She was an equestrian as a as well as grandchildren Continued from page 1. like a movie in your head,” Merritt High School. girl and became an unbeatable Amber Jackson of California; they can gather them up Rosalyn Sanchez said. “It The last group wants to High School. card player. and drop them off at Merritt sparks your imagination. help Merritt students and “They've all done an out- She continued to share her- Nathan Baker of Florida; Jar- High School. That should be available to other members of the local standing job of thinking of self unconditionally and gath- ed Shelton of Another group is get everyone.” Any new or gen- community with a Blessing other people and how to help er everyone to her with a love Texas; Randall Wilber of ting together new and gen- tly used books for donation Box. Anyone can donate to them. I’m extremely proud that knew no Oklahoma; Kelli Reynolds can be dropped off at Merritt the blessing box, and anyone of them,” said Susie Skelton, limits. Generous and quick- of Oregon; and several great- tly used stuffed animals to give to kids when they are High School. can get what they need at witted, Camilla’s smile was grandchildren and the class’s teacher. infectious. She was the biggest nieces and nephews across in the hospital. The stuffed Another group wants to any time, anonymously. The the U.S; as well as her faithful get a food pantry started for donations can be anything Merritt Schools educators cheerleader animals will be donated to for all her children, loved and omery Westie, Chester. Great Plains Regional Medi- the Merritt Middle and High from non-perishable food hope that the successes of hearing or being a part of a A memorial service will be items to toiletries. The box cal Center to benefit children School students. Canned this year’s Passion Projects funny story, and was the first held to celebrate Camilla’s from Elk City and surround- goods, fruit cups, fruit in a is still under construction by will inspire future students to laugh at her life in May 2020 in Oklahoma ing areas. can, crackers and other non- the Merritt Ag Department, own spoonerisms. City, Check the and classes to continue to “We wanted to stay local perishable food items will but once completed, it will Camilla is preceded in death Facebook page of RoxAnn where we could help kids be available at no cost to the be put up in front of the Ker- help others and spread good- by husband Gene Burleson, Burleson Baker for details. will. right here where we are,” students. explained Addison Hartman. “We wanted to help others As J Fencing Fully Insured faalcaM The next group wants to that couldn’t get help and help local people of all ages might be embarrassed about with a book drive. They're asking for help,” asid Sierra looking for new and gently Spring Sale Graham. “They shouldn’t used books of all genres. be, and now they can talk to These books will be donat- the counselor privately and ed to Great Plains Regional get food.” OVERHEAD DOOR Medical Center for their They have partnered with Carl Ramsey Reydon Winslow Get your FREE estimate today! daycare and waiting rooms Gateway Church in Elk City, Owner 580-729-0300 405-613-9125 980-821-1653 and local nursing homes. who will be accepting goods 580-515-1688 “Some people like to on their behalf, or people LiftMaster Products read: the iov of reading. it’s can drop off donations at