In this episode, Dr. Robert Sege and Dr. Baraka Floyd speak with renowned psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Perry about the HOPE framework and how positive relationships, environments, engagement, and emotional growth help children recover from trauma. Dr. Perry explains the concept of relational poverty, the protective effects of supportive adults and community, and the importance of in-person connections and simple environmental changes that create opportunities for healing and resilience.

For more on the HOPE framework, visit positiveexperience.org.