1Seasons for Growth Survey: Parents and Carers Post-group

We care a lot about whether children and young people enjoy their Seasons for Growth groups and

whether they learn things that help them. We are very interested in your thoughts about the Seasons for Growth program and the impact that it

has had on your child.

These questions are for one parent/carer from each family to complete, although it is fine to complete the form with another parent/carer if you wish. Feel free to discuss the program with your child. If you have more than one child attending the program, please

complete a separate form for each.

There are no right or wrong answers to these questions – we just want to know your ideas!

Seasons for Growth Post-Program

Survey

(Parent /Carer Survey)

PLEASE FILL THIS IN BEFORE COMPLETING SURVEY. IF UNSURE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILD'S SEASONS FOR GROWTH COMPANION.

COMPANION ID #

PARTICIPANT ID #

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THIS IS YOUR SEASONS FOR GROWTH SURVEY.

We ask this so we can link your answers to how those of your child, without knowing your names. That way both of your answers are completely private. Thanks!

FIRST, CAN YOU WRITE

Today's date: (day) (month) (year)

Your child's birthday: (day) (month) (year)

Age of your child now:

(years)(if you have more than one child attending Seasons for Growth, please complete a separate survey)

Are you the same person who completed the survey at the start of the program?

❍ Yes ❍ No

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU THINK THE FOLLOWING ARE A CHALLENGE FOR YOUR CHILD AFTER EXPERIENCING CHANGE IN YOUR FAMILY.Please circle the number that best fits how much you agree with each statement – for example if you think that it is ‘not at all’, a challenge then circle.

Not at all A little bit To some extent

Quite a bit

A great deal

Understand that life changes 1 2 3 4 5

Knowing about emotions 1 2 3 4 5

Knowing what to do when feeling upset 1 2 3 4 5

Understanding family relationships 1 2 3 4 5

Knowing how to make good decisions 1 2 3 4 5

StronglyDisagree Disagree Sometimes

Agree Agree Strongly Agree

My child is OK talking about changes in our family 1 2 3 4 5

I am confident that my child is able to adapt to change in the future 1 2 3 4 5

My child understands that our family is still special even though it’s changed 1 2 3 4 5

My child can see a positive future for him or herself 1 2 3 4 5

Sometimes my child finds it hard to say how he or she feels 1 2 3 4 5

My child knows that it’s OK to feel angry 1 2 3 4 5

My child can choose how s/he wants to act when s/he feels upset 1 2 3 4 5

My child knows who s/he can talk to when s/he feels upset 1 2 3 4 5

ABOUT MY CHILD …

CHALLENGES FOR MY CHILD AFTER EXPERIENCING CHANGE IN OUR FAMILY

NEXT, CAN YOU TELL US HOW MUCH YOU AGREE WITH THESE IDEAS?(Circle the number that says how much you you agree from ‘strongly disagree’ to ‘strongly agree’)

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Not at all Slightly Moderately Very Extremely

Has your child felt fit and well? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child felt full of energy? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child felt sad? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child felt lonely? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child had enough time for him/herself? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child been able to do the things that he or she wants to do in their free time? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child felt that you have treated him/her fairly? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child had fun with his or her friends? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child got on well at school? 1 2 3 4 5

Has your child been able to pay attention? 1 2 3 4 5

THESE QUESTIONS ASK ABOUT HOW YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN FEELING OVER THE LAST WEEK …

IN GENERAL, HOW GOOD WOULD YOU SAY YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH IS?

Poor Fair Good Verygood Excellent

In general, how GOOD would you say your child’s health is? 1 2 3 4 5

Not at all A little bit To some extent

Quite well

A great deal

Understanding that life changes 1 2 3 4 5

Understand their feelings 1 2 3 4 5

Manage their feelings 1 2 3 4 5

Make good choices 1 2 3 4 5

Recognise that they are “not the only one" 1 2 3 4 5

Express their views 1 2 3 4 5

Identify their support networks 1 2 3 4 5

Build their self-confidence and self-esteem 1 2 3 4 5

Become more resilient 1 2 3 4 5

HOW WELL DO YOU THINK SEASONS FOR GROWTH SUPPORTED YOUR CHILD TO DO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING?

Please circle the number that best fits how much you agree with each statement – for example if you think that the program supported your child ‘quite well’ then circle 4. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.

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What aspect of Seasons for Growth do you think that your child enjoyed MOST?

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What aspect of Seasons for Growth do you think that your child enjoyed LEAST?

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What do you think is the most significant learning that happened for your child as a result of participating in the Seasons for Growth program?

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Not at all important

A little bit important

Somewhat important

Quite important

Very important

The small group ‘like-to-like’ peer support process 1 2 3 4 5

The opportunity for each child to express their view 1 2 3 4 5

The opportunity for each child to be heard and acknowledged 1 2 3 4 5

The emphasis on what they CAN change or influence 1 2 3 4 5

The metaphor of the seasons (i.e., that life changes like the seasons) 1 2 3 4 5

The particular role of the Companion 1 2 3 4 5

The participant's journal 1 2 3 4 5

The use of other resources and activities 1 2 3 4 5

The relationship between the Companion and children 1 2 3 4 5

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU THINK EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ASPECTS OF THE SEASONS FOR GROWTH PROGRAM ARE IMPORTANT IN PROMOTING YOUR CHILD’S WELLBEING...

Please circle the number that best fits how important you think each aspect is.

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What was the main reason that you gave permission for your child to take part in the Seasons for Growth program?

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Not at all A little bit To some extent

Quite a bit

A great deal

Understanding that change and loss are part of life 1 2 3 4 5

Making sense of the ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ of their experience 1 2 3 4 5

Normalising their feelings and other reactions 1 2 3 4 5

Understanding family relationships 1 2 3 4 5

Providing a shared language about difficult issues 1 2 3 4 5

Very low Low OK Confident Very

confident

My confidence in Seasons for Growth Groups 1 2 3 4 5

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU THINK THE ‘SEASONS’ METAPHOR FACILITATED YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS?

OVERALL, HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR CONFIDENCE IN SEASONS FOR GROWTH GROUPS?

No, not at all Not really Maybe Yes,

a littleYes,

a great deal

Changed me as a parent/carer 1 2 3 4 5

DO YOU THINK THAT YOUR CHILD’S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE SEASONS FOR GROWTH PROGRAM HAS CHANGED YOU AS A PARENT/CARER IN ANY WAY?

If you circled 3, 4 or 5 to the last question (to indicate that you may have changed as a parent), in what kind of ways do you think it has changed you?

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extentQuite a bit

A great deal

The nature of loss and grief 1 2 3 4 5

The importance of action in working through loss and grief 1 2 3 4 5

His or her own loss experiences 1 2 3 4 5

The experiences of other children in the group 1 2 3 4 5

TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU THINK YOUR CHILD WAS ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT THE FOLLOWING?

Good Grief PO Box 1023, North Sydney NSW 2059 Australia

e: info@goodgrief.org.augoodgrief.org.au

Is there anything else you would like us to know about your contact with the Seasons for Growth program?

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Thank you!

PLEASE RETURN THIS SURVEY TO YOUR CHILD'S COMPANION

Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this survey. It will help ensure the Seasons for Growth Program continues to make a positive

contribution to the wellbeing of children and young people.