title: An introduction to the intentional use of hope.
abstract: Hope, as a health-promoting force, is introduced and distinguished from related concepts to make clear the power of hope. The role of hope in healing and adjustment is explored, and hope-enhancing sources and strategies are described. Suggestions are provided to promote the deliberate use of hope in everyday practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, 2-64 Corbett Hall, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2G4, Canada. vivien.hollis@ualberta.ca
authors.forename: Vivien
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hollis
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Massey
authors.forename: Ronna
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jevne
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001290:Attitude; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008602:Mental Healing / Q000523:psychology*; D009042:Motivation; D012648:Self Care