AMPOWER Women’s Retreat Evaluation (10 Evaluations filled in)

 

Group Activities

How valuable were the icebreaker activities?

Extremely5           Very5                  Somewhat            Not very      Not at all

 

How valuable was the vision board activity to you?

Extremely4      Very6                  Somewhat            Not very      Not at all

 

How valuable was the Theory U discussion?

Extremely7      Very2                 Somewhat1          Not very      Not at all

 

How valuable was the “share what you know” activity (regarding tips and tricks)?

Extremely7     Very1                  Somewhat1          Not very1    Not at all

Comments:     Julie:  Could have been a little longer

                       Paula:  Want more formal

                       Sandra:  We needed more of this!!!

 

How valuable was it to have free time in the schedule to connect with others?

Extremely7      Very           Somewhat2          Not very      (N/A)1

 

How valuable or enjoyable was the art / creative activity?

Extremely3      Very5                  Somewhat2          Not very      Not at all

 

Physical Activities

 

How beneficial was it to learn the skills taught in the First Fit Stretch and Exercise instruction?

Extremely8      Very1                  Somewhat1         Not very               Not at all

Comment:          Paula:  Want more.

 

How valuable was it to work participate in the Challenge Course?

       Extremely7       Very1         Somewhat1         Not very          (N/A 1)

Comment:           Julie:  Did not do but those that did were impressive.

 

Community

 

How valuable was it to meet other amputees and share tips and tricks?

Extremely9         Very1         Somewhat                    Not very           Not at all

 

How important is it to connect with other amputees who share similar life experiences?

Extremely7        Very2       Somewhat1                    Not very           Not at all

 

If there were other opportunities to engage with more of the amputee community in different settings, how likely is it that you’d participate (i.e. raft trip for amputees, cooking class, 5K, etc.)?

Extremely8      Very2                  Somewhat            Not very      Not at all

 

What did you find most valuable about this retreat?

 

Michelle:    Connecting with others

Erin:           Just spending time together

Mary:          Community

Melissa:     Empowerment, friends

Hillary:       Just the coming together

Sandra:      Meeting and bonding with other female amputees

Paula:        Getting to know everyone.  Carrie’s presentations and format.

Faith:         Connecting with other women amputees, the support, the             understanding, humor, fun, stories, exercises – doing this all together.  I loved the acceptance and “can do” attitude of everyone. 

Julie:          The sharing and feeling of community.

Katy:          I liked the team building and glad we did the tower last – think it helped that we knew each other better.

 

What can we improve upon to provide a better experience for participants?

Michelle:    Other different types of focuses – sport activities, exerecise /   spa, self-help.

Erin:           A longer retreat – like a day longer.  Also more people.

Melissa:     Repeat this yearly; stay in touch; have more amputees attend.

Hillary:        Nothing.

Sandra:      More opportunity to share feelings about and issues involving being a female amputee – maybe led by a psychologist?

Paula:        More time.  An extra day (3 days) More physical endurance activities.

Faith:         Make it a fun two day (night) event. 

Julie:          There needs to be a better idea of what’s going to be done (post schedule of events / programming beforehand) and you need to get the prosthetists to encourage their amputees to go.

Katy:          Left blank.

 

Did you learn something new as a result of attending the retreat?  If “Yes,” please share.

Michelle:    Yes.

Erin:           yes – love the Theory U

Melissa:     Put fewer limitations on myself!

Hillary:      yes – I learned about myself.

Sandra:      The Theory U, the band for exercise, a few things about leading an amputee group.

Paula:        WOMAN power! 

Faith:         Yes – when I push myself, I WIN – but others also benefit.  Everyone has fear, but DOING something in spite of the fear is a choice – the WINNING choice.

Julie:          Yes – Theory U

Katy:          Yes – loved the Theory U

 

How likely are you to recommend this AMPOWER Women’s Retreat to other amputees?

Extremely10    Very           Somewhat            Not very         Not at all

 

As a result of your time here, how will you take this information / experience into your life? 

Michelle:    No answer.

Erin:           Recommend more people attend next year!

Melissa:     Self-confidence.  The Theory U.

Hillary:       I will be able to connect with people like me.

Sandra:      Yes.

Paula:        Using activities and format to plan local groups and meetings back home.

Faith:          I can DO anything I want!  It’s time to find the different way to do it.

Julie:          Spread the word to have others attend.

Katy:          Be less judgmental.  Understand how important communication is.

 

Any other comments you’d like to share…

Michelle:    Great to get with other amputees / women.

Melissa:     Great retreat!  Tears of joy, pride and accomplishment.

Hillary:        I just had the best time!

Sandra:      Awesome experience – very grateful that I had this opportunity. Would definitely do it again.

Paula:        3 days! Carrie is awesome – I loved how she put it all together.

Faith:         Please continue these “camps.”  There are so many of us who hunger, long for and seek support and positive empowerment.