Training, Workplace

Reflection – Sutter County Trainings

Reflection – Sutter County Trainings 9/18/14

Reflection of findings and evaluation comments from the UC Davis workshops "Stress Management Through Self Care" for Sutter County H.S.D. professionals held in Yuba City, CA.yuba city sign

UC Davis Instructor – Joe Tassinari 

[​9/18/14 AM – 32 participants]

[9/18/14 PM – 32 participants]

Morning Session Findings

Participants: Kim, Yvonne, Sonja, Angela, Rebecca, Mary ,Chera, Michelle, Danielle, Amber, Brook, Nikki, Angela, Yadira, Jillian, Verena, Sara, Tony, Kathy, Brenda, Erika, Jeannette, Jennifer, Julie, Carrie, Amy, Candice, Mehgan, Cynthia, Amber, Amy, David

What does it mean to be in service to others?

  • 2-Way Conversation with hospitality, kindness and helpfulness
  • Assist others to the best of our abilities
  • Selflessness, Responsive to others needs, Helpful, Courteous
  • Golden Rule
  • Helping others by focusing on their needs

​Morning Session Evaluation Comments

What were the strengths of the course, what did you value most?

  • Joe allowed us to have fun while learning.
  • I liked the self care activities.
  • I liked hearing other's feedback.
  • Interactive & informative.
  • Very engaging and interactive. Made the learning & materials interesting & fun.
  • Different kind of training in a good way.
  • Engaging instructor, positive message.
  • The personal stories.
  • The instructor was very upbeat and clear
  • How interactive the course is. I valued the community (table) input and strengths cards.
  • The knowledge of the instructor and the exercises.
  • Lots of valuable information. Joe was very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable.
  • Learning to be positive and help others is better.
  • Joe was very energetic. Course was informative.
  • It was fun – I learned new things about me.
  • That everyone was included.
  • How good it made me feel about myself and others.

​How could this course be improved?reveal listen

  • It was great.
  • A sharper knife.
  • NA
  • None.
  • Focus more on stress management.
  • ?
  • N/A
  • I think I would like/appreciate the powerpoint instead of handouts.
  • Everything was good smiley
  • More group interaction.

​ How will you apply what you learned?

  • I will practice acting & thinking positively.
  • I will remind myself of my strengths.
  • Learn to de-stress & think about effects before actions.
  • Use in life – helpful for both professional & personal.
  • Daily to cope with any stresses if they come up.
  • With co-workers and customer relations.
  • Will look at things about me differently.
  • I will think and give pause o reflect prior to acting and "think partnership". I will breathe and hydrate.
  • Try to be positive.
  • Use the cards and self assessment to recognize my strengths and overcome my weaknesses.
  • Say how I can help & what the customer can do to help the situation.
  • Become even more positive.
  • Daily – interacting with others.
  • Be more patient.
  • I'm going to use my cards & play some parts with my kids at home to help them work on themselves as well.
  • easily! yes

Afternoon Session Findings

Participants: Brandy, Meagan, Mari, Melissa, Jennifer, Teresa, Janet, Polly, Diana, Cynthia, Dinora, Sandeep, Sheri, Joy, Juliet, Raul, Erin, Stephanie, Kyra, Kym, Sharon, Dianne, Sue, Beverly, Jeanene, Nellie, Ramona, Robin, Craciela, Jose, Joycelyn, Morgan

What does it mean to be in service to others?

  • Being Helpful, Caring & Understanding
  • Knowledgeable, Compassionate, Trusted, Professional, Helpful
  • Putting others' needs before our own
  • Treat others how you want to be treated
  • Meeting or addressing the needs of others

What were the strengths of the course, what did you value most?

  • Great instructor.job well done
  • Class was energetic.
  • Building each other up.
  • Kindness Cards.
  • I really liked the self resiliency test.
  • The instructor's enthusiasm.
  • Entertaining, kept me motivated.
  • Interaction with co-workers.
  • I like veggie straws.
  • Games.
  • Positive environment.
  • Positive feedback from co-workers.
  • Fun.
  • Sharing of self value.
  • Interaction was very good.
  • Eased some tension.
  • The group activities.
  • Atmosphere.
  • How to be resilient.

How could this course  be improved?

  • Not sure.
  • Can't.
  • N/A
  • Longer.
  • Make it longer.
  • Could of been longer smiley
  • n/a
  • It was great.
  • More self care techniques when alone in the field.
  • To be with direct co-workers instead of random workers who you don't know.
  • N/A

How will you apply what you learned?

  • Be more resilient.
  • Put friend card at desk.
  • Try to be more resilient.
  • I'm going to suggest to do the kindness cards as a team builder.
  • Use it in my workplace.
  • Everyday life.
  • Daily reminder.
  • Day to day.
  • Used on a daily basis.
  • Use the techniques to deal with stressful situation at work, home and other places.
  • On a daily basis.follow Business Works on Facebook

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