This report summarizes findings from the Optimum Wellness Group “Rooted & Regulated” workshop evaluation survey. A total of 16 participants completed the survey following participation in the workshop.
The survey explored:
| Role | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Parent | 8 | 50% |
| Household family member | 2 | 12% |
| Caregiver | 4 | 25% |
| Early childhood provider/teacher | 3 | 19% |
| Community partner | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 4 | 25% |
| ChildAge | n | percent |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | 1 | 9% |
| 3-5 years | 4 | 36% |
| 6+ | 4 | 36% |
| Prenatal | 2 | 18% |
The following analyses summarize retrospective pre-post changes in participant knowledge, confidence, and awareness following workshop participation.
| Measure | N | Pre Mean | Post Mean | Average Change | p-value | Sig. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding how stress affects a child's brain, body, and behavior | 14 | 3.36 | 4.86 | 1.50 | 0.000 | *** |
| Confidence calming own body during stressful parenting moments | 14 | 3.29 | 4.71 | 1.43 | 0.000 | *** |
| Understanding co-regulation and how to practice it | 14 | 3.43 | 4.50 | 1.07 | 0.000 | *** |
| Understanding EMDR-based calming resources | 13 | 2.85 | 4.77 | 1.92 | 0.000 | *** |
| Recognizing signs of stress responses | 14 | 3.50 | 4.79 | 1.29 | 0.000 | *** |
| Confidence helping child regulate emotions | 13 | 3.31 | 4.46 | 1.15 | 0.000 | *** |
| Feeling supported in parenting/caregiver role | 13 | 3.46 | 4.46 | 1.00 | 0.001 | *** |
| Having strategies to help child feel safe and supported | 13 | 3.31 | 4.54 | 1.23 | 0.000 | *** |
| item | n | pre_mean | post_mean | change | p_value | label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 2.47 | 4.67 | 2.20 | 0 | Awareness of ECE programs available to families in Lake County |
| 2 | 15 | 2.87 | 4.73 | 1.87 | 0 | Awareness of community resources supporting families with young children |
| Likelihood of Practicing a Regulation Tool | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Likely | 4 | 25% |
| Somewhat likely | 2 | 12% |
| Very likely | 10 | 62% |
| Tool | Count | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Breathing Techniques | 11 | 69% |
| Butterfly Hug/Bilateral Tapping | 11 | 69% |
| Container Exercise | 8 | 50% |
| Scribble It Out | 8 | 50% |
| 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding | 7 | 44% |
| Safe/Calm Place | 7 | 44% |
| Wheel of Adaptive Resources | 6 | 38% |
| Other | 2 | 12% |
| Survey Item | Average Rating |
|---|---|
| Facilitator communicated clearly and respectfully | 4.44 |
| Workshop reflected things important to me and my community | 4.50 |
| Overall, this workshop was helpful | 4.62 |
Being here around people
The best part of the workshop today was the people. The people that put it on, the ones who helped and the ones who came out. It was quite joyous to share actual helpful tools to advance and better our community and individual souls.
Learning new skills
The best part of the day was the information that was given. The information that was given, gave me a much more clearer outlook on what trauma does and how stress can impact your life.
Learning the bitterfly hug it was simple but worked really good for me.
The energy ⭐️ everyone was having a great time.
Friendly and welcoming
All the facilitators were very supportive and knowledgeable. I feel confident that I now have help and support in my situation of caring for my great grandson of 3 1/2 years old, more than full time.
My kids lived the art projects and music. It was fun to talk to supportive professionals
Seeing the community come together
The energy community brings.
Everyone was so loving, it was well organized and everyone enjoyed themselves so much.
Keep doing what u are doing
QUIET music! It was too much for such a small space. Too loud and overwhelming
Getting the message out more that there is a workshop.
No roadwork
Overall, the workshop was great. I wouldn’t change anything..
Maybe if more people were attending it would bring community more together.
No road construction! Sorry there was that terrible barrier as the pilot car and detours were unclear and unfavorable- but nonetheless the event was a success!
Activities for kids within eye distance so that kids can be near parents and not be pulled away to the kids station outside during the exercises and presentations
I think the whole event was very well done and organized.
More advertising to get more people
Knowing the street conditions
Larger space…to accommodate additional attendees.
NA- more of the same, it was really nice. Hope more people will attend next time
Overall, findings suggest that participants reported positive changes in knowledge, confidence, and awareness following participation in the Rooted & Regulated workshop. Participants also reported high levels of intended use of workshop tools and strong satisfaction with the facilitator and workshop experience.
These findings support the mini-grant evaluation goals related to: