Psychological Services-Groups
Stage 5
Assessment Activities
| Assessment Methods | Pre & post exams or surveys |
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| Assessment Description | For groups 6-14 question pre and post assessments regarding knowledge on group topic was used. For example, the assessment tool for the social anxiety workshop included a psycho educational T/F question: “Social Anxiety is the most common form of anxiety among college students” and a self assessment question to measure improvement of symptoms, “At this time in social situations I feel” and a way to rate on a scale from 1-10 barely afraid to extremely afraid. |
| Outcomes | all |
| Number of Staff | 6 |
| Number of Constituents | ~30 |
Data Analysis
| Data Shared With | Employees within our department |
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| Data Summary | The Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Support Group succeeded in providing students with a safe space to share experiences and process feelings related to their history of childhood sexual abuse. In order to support the sensitivity nature of this group, it started with 6 students. Though group members repeatedly articulated their gratitude towards the shared experience which was available because the group was small and comprised of peer survivors, the group did experience attrition. Impacting factors to attrition included scheduling conflicts and personal issues outside of the group. Due to this attrition, we were unable to capture concrete Learning Outcomes. We did, however, gain insight through verbal and written reflection. Students shared that the group promoted health and well-being around a sensitive issue that had a profound impact on their lives. Through psycho-educational exercises, in-group artwork, and sharing, students gained insight into themselves, learned new coping skills to manage their emotions, and supported one another through their journey of recovery. Students said they came away feeling more in touch with their experience and capable of addressing residual symptoms of abuse. Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse is an empowering, educational resource for students at CCSF to gain insight into themselves and the tremendous strength they maintain as survivors. The LGBTQ support group for lgbtq students had five students at the first meeting, but then only one, two, and one the following weeks so was discontinued,the remaining student was referred to other resources. We did substantial outreach, printing a flyer specifically highlighting this group; we sent emails along with flyer to lgbtq faculty; and contacted a number of academic counselors to let them know about the group. Next semester, we plan on offering a group with a different focus. There were 9 participants for the Test Anxiety Workshop, and 8 students who completed both the pre and post assessment. Student learning is demonstrated by an increase across percentage categories. Overall, participants showed increased knowledge of the subject by the end of the workshop, with 62.5% of students scoring 100% or the post test, versus 50% on the pre test. Next semester we will try to offer the workshop at a different time to see if attendance improves. Panic Attack Workshop: 2 members attended the workshop. This workshop was offered as a group in the past, but due to high drop out rate was changed to a one-time workshop format this semester. The 2 attendees showed increased knowledge according to the pre and post assessments. The group facilitator plans to add a question assessing for skills learned next time as well. Because of poor attendance, both marketing and timing are being discussed. Procrastination Group: 10 students originally registered for the group. Some students joined late, others ended early, 5 students were captured in both the pre and post assessment surveys. 4 of the 5 scores improved and the 5th stayed the same. The facilitator noted a higher completion rate and attributed that to having 2 facilitators and to seeing the clients individually periodically in addition to having them in the group. The facilitator plans to re-word some of the questions in the assessment that were confusing. Social Anxiety Group: 17 students originally signed up for the group. Some dropped out, 10 completed the group and provided pre and post assessment data. 8 of the 10 improved their score on the psycho educational questions. Of the 30 opportunities to express a change in level of symptoms, 8 indicated a decrease in symptoms, 17 indicated no change and 2 indicated an increase in symptoms. The facilitator noted that this was the largest and most bonded group with the best attendance of the core members and it was the first time it was co-facilitated. Reduce Stress and Tame Your Inner Critic: There were 6 members who joined the group and 4 continued to the completion of the group 10 weeks later. Although no formal written assessment was completed for this group, group members reported appreciating the tools they gained in learning mindfulness and gaining awareness of their judging mind and how it fueled their anxiety. They liked learning a tool they could take with them and use outside of the group setting. Next semester the facilitators plan to implement an assessment tool and will also look at how much processing of people’s experience to do in group as one member did not like processing and others did. The “Tools for Improving Your Mood” group had not terminated by the time of completing this report. |
| Data Analysis | See 5c |
| Next Steps Planned | See 5c |
| Learning Outcomes | No options chosen |
Changes
| Details | We offered a couple of different groups this semester including a stress reduction group and a LGBTQ group. For the procrastination, social anxiety and panic attack groups we were more careful to collect the pre and post assessment data in an organized way in order to be able to compare results adequately. The format of the panic attack group was changed from a group to a one time workshop. |
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| Learning Outcomes | all |
Tentative Future Assessment Plans
| Assessment Term | Fall 2013 |
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| Assessment Details | As noted above, an assessment tool will be developed and used for the stress reduction group. All groups will continue to be assessed, and data will be analyzed and changes will be implemented as needed. |
SLO Details Storage Location
HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)