33 HOPE Mnemonic

Letter Meaning Example Questions
H sources of hope, meaning, comfort, strength, peace, love, connection
  • What gives you support?
  • What are your sources of hope….?
  • What do you hold onto during difficult times?
  • What sustains you and keeps you going?
  • For some people religious and spiritual beliefs act as a source of strength and comfort. ? true for you
O organized religion
  • How important is this to you?
  • What parts are helpful and not so helpful?
  • Are you part of a faith community?
P personal spirituality and practices
  • Do you have personal/spiritual beliefs that are independent of organized religion?
  • Do you believe in God?
  • What aspects of your spirituality or spiritual practices do you find most helpful?
E effects on medical care and end-of-life issues
  • Has being sick affected the things you usually do to help you spiritually?
  • Are you worried about conflicts between your spiritual beliefs and medical care?
  • ? wish to speak to clergy
  • ? practices/restrictions to know
  • ? influence on EOL care

 

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