Introduction to Fresh Hope Tenets

Introduction to Fresh Hope Tenets

Fresh Hope is based upon seven tenets/principles which we see as foundational for living well in spite of mental health diagnosis. These tenets/principles are for both the person who has a diagnosis (blue print) as well as for the loved ones of those who have a diagnosis (green print). The black print on each of the tenets is what we believe we share in common regarding that tenet. Each tenet is based upon a Scripture. These tenets are read at the beginning of each meeting.

We do not regard these tenets/principles as “steps” but, rather building blocks of wellness. These tenets have not been created by a doctor or therapist, but rather a peer who also has a mental health diagnosis, our founder, Brad Hoefs. Having overcome a devastating manic episode and a diagnosis of bipolar I Brad “discovered” these faith-based principles along with the help of his therapist and doctor on his road to wellness. These principles work as we “work” through them. While the road to wellness is not linear and certainly has many twist and turns we believe it quite possible to live well in spite of having a mental illness nets/principles which we see as foundational for living well in spite of mental health diagnosis. We believe this is possible because of the hope we have in Christ!