Response DB 1

Response #1 SK

Please use SK at the top to identify the response. Example Response for SK

Translating Knowledge from an Evaluation Report

Presenting results of evaluation 

            Keeping Families and Children in Mind is a web-based training resource designed for clinicians who work with families where a parent has a mental illness. (Reupert et al., 2011).  The training was conducted at a rural and an urban site, including 23 and 14 participants respectively. (Reupert et al., 2011).  The training introduced participants to the broad issues related to families with a parent with a mental illness and identified where to find information about mental illnesses for families and clinicians. (Ruepert et al., 2011).  The participants expressed very positive views on the resource, noting that the training was a valuable resource and the program’s emphasis on working together with families. (Reupert et al., 2011).  The most prominent impact of the training was heightened awareness of the need to care for all family members. (Ruepert et al., 2011).  Improved understanding of the parent consumers’ mental illness improved family functioning. (Ruepert et al., 2011).  This is consistent with the NASW’s code of ethics, social workers seeking to strengthen relationships to enhance the well-being of individuals and families. (NASW, 2017).  Clinicians can get caught up in addressing individuals’ needs and forget about their family members.  This training reminds clinicians to focus on clients’ families to ensure a holistic approach and build support around them.  

Strategies to meet interests and goals

            The presentation would start by asking colleagues how many of their clients have family members.  Working with adults, most clients would have significant others and children that they take care of.  The facilitator would follow up with asking for resources for families who have been impacted by mental illnesses.  Next, the facilitator will present the resources identified by the participants who have completed the training, as well as their feedback about the training.  Clinicians who have been frustrated with the lack of progress with their clients and/or struggling to find adequate resources would welcome this training to improve their practice.  They may have questions on how long the training would take and how clients’ outcomes have changed.  The web-based training can be taken in a full day or two half days. (Ruepert et al., 2011).  Some participants acknowledged that the training is lengthy and requires commitment, however, it has the flexibility to pause and return. (Ruepert et al., 2011).  This study only gathered information from the training facilitator and participants.  This would be a good opportunity to start a new study and receive feedback from clients.  The site receiving the training could complete conduct a pretest/posttest study on how the clinicians’ practice has improved, as well as how their lives have been impacted since the clinicians have completed the training.

Resources

National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of Ethics. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Reupert, A., Foster, K., Maybery, D., Eddy, K., & Fudge, E. (2011). 'Keeping families and children in mind': An evaluation of a web-based workforce resource. Child & Family Social Work, 16(2), 192–200

Response #2 Response for OW

Response for OW

Introduction

Social work programs have strategies and actions that are implemented to enhance social functioning and problem-solving capabilities (Law, & Shek, 2011). Program evaluation is an assessment of the process and outcomes (Law, & Shek, 2011). The discussion is based on the evaluation of Project Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic and Social Programs.

Results of Evaluation

The results of the evaluation show inter-rater reliabilities being high. Classroom management and familiarity were scored high among all the other. The items that scored the lowest were reflective learning and time management. Quality versus success were rated high while process versus adherence and process versus context were rated low.

Background Information and Key Message 

The program the author selected is called Project Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs, P.A.T.H.S. There are two tiers in the program. Tier one is a universal positive youth development program where students from grade 7 to grade 9 participate in a classroom-based program (Law, & Shek, 2011). Tier 2 will be adolescents with more psychosocial needs (Law, & Shek, 2011).

Strategies to Present to Colleagues

The author would present the ratings of the evaluation. The author would discuss that implementation process and the outcome of the program. Strategies to present to colleagues would be providing information about the population the program reflects. Another strategy would be presenting the need of the program. Talking about what the program does for the population and how it is contributing to the community.

Questions

Colleagues may have questions about the program and results. There are some limitations that can be brought into question which will be addressed.

References

Law, B., & Shek, D. (2011). Process Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program: Project P.A.T.H.S. Research on Social Work Practice, 21(5), 539-548.