Workshop follow-up survey

A total of four surveys were returned: two electronically and two by fax, representing a 28.6% response rate.

Section I - Impact on stress level

In the first section, participants were asked to identify to what degree they had incorporated the breathing and meditation exercises introduced at the workshop. Of the four, three reported that they had partially introduced the breathing exercises and one reported that she/he had already been doing them (prior to the workshop). One reported that she/he had partially introduced the meditation exercises, two reported that they had not at all, and one reported that she/he had already been doing them.

When asked to rank how successful each exercise was in reducing stress, three reported a 3 out of 5 (satisfactory) and one reported a 5 (excellent). For the meditation exercises, one reported a 3, and one reported a 5.

Section II - Workshop action plan

In the next section of the survey, two respondents indicated that they had completed a Personal Change Plan either during or after the workshop. Of the two who reported completing the Personal Change Plan, both said that they had implemented one or more of the actions.

The following chart highlights the two participants' responses to the question of how successful the actions have been in helping them reduce their levels of stress.

Section III - Future actions

In the first question of the next section, two people indicated that they planned to introduce other exercises or resources obtained during the workshop for managing change. One reported no such plans, and one did not complete this question.