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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 385 795 CG 026 299 AUTHOR Stroh, Darren Thomas The Implementation of Objective, Self-Report Measures TITLE in a Family Preservation Program. PUB DATE 94 74p.; Master's Practicum, Nova Southeastern NOTE University. Dissertations/Theses PUB TYPE Practicum Papers (043) Tests/Evaluation Instruments (160) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Attitude Measures; *Counselor Client Relationship; Counselor Role; *Family Counseling; *Family Involvement; *Goal Orientation; Measurement Techniques; Objective Tests; Therapists; Therapy *Family Assessment Device; *Family Preservation IDENTIFIERS Services; Family Therapy ABSTRACT This study implemented objective, self-report measures in family preservation practice in hopes of increasing family involvement in families' goal attainment and growth. The practicum began by administering a survey entitled "Attitudes Regarding Measures" to practitioners, participants, and funders of a small, rural family preservation program. The practicum then educated all of the above parties as to the possible benefits and pitfalls of implementing objective measures. The Family Assessment Device was administered to each of the two families involved once per week. The measures were scored and the findings were discussed and included in the practitioner's reports to participants and funders. The measurement implementation went for 10 weeks and was followed by re-administering the "Attitudes Regarding Measures" survey to the above parties. This study indicated that measures properly administered increased the joining between professional and participant, empowering the participant. It also seemed to create a change in the role of the professional from a problem identifier to one of solution sounding board. Time on task and attendance records were monitored to collaborate the hypothesis that measures would increase the focus and direction of service delivery. Attendance increased but time on task proved too difficult to measure. (Contains 31 references.) (Author/JE) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** CG Measurements in Family Preservation / 1 Title Page The avlementation of Objective, Self-Report Measures in a Family Preservatical Program by Darren Thomas Stroh Cohort 4F 1. A Practicum Report Presented to the Master's Program in Life Span Care and Administration Specializing in Family Support Studies in Partial Fulfillrrent of the Requirements for the Engree of Master of Science NOVA SOUTHEASTEN UNIVERSITY 1994 MPAMMINIOILDWAMMI HwtAl10100141.MNJWISIM010,1AllOrl PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS Li Nil trh.".1 h,r hr,, irproChr cri ,r, MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED By LI 111, Ifie (k, 57-Kal-1 _ ,,1,11.V, .1, ...MO 1...1, 11",..i..,1 OC, 10 THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER tERICI Measurements in Family Preservation / 4 NOVA SOUTHEASTERNUNIVERS1TY ABRAHAM S. FISCHLER CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 VERIFICATION OF PRACTICUM PROJECT STATEMENT STATEMENT II- To be attached to the Practicum Report. I verify that the below named student did conduct the practicum project descrived in the submitted Practicum Report and I attest to the fact that this practicum project was carried out by the student in a responsible, professional and competent manner. Practicum Title: The Implementation of Cbjective, Self-Report Measures in a Family Preservation Program Student's Name: Darren Thomas Stroh Cohort: 4F Verifier's Name: Allan Levine, M.D. Verifier's Position: Consulting Psychiatrist Verifier's relationship to Student: Work together in RCCF Name of Verer's Work Setting: Chicago Creek Roads, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 3398 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Telephone number: (303) 425-0793 626.17?4,w,040. Verifier's Signature: t /9 Date: 14's 42e /2tt PAtd scott241 1964( 6/evade 4 gulttst (W./ al-Jo/ale { 5 (Wt./sq. inv (0-y44316s A0-1 .,bvpats Wilta-442 I 4 The Implementation of Objective, Self-Report Measures in a Family Preservation Program by Darren Thomas Stroh Cohort 4P A Practicum Proposal Presented to the - Master's Program in Life Span Care and Administration Specializing in Family Support Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY 1994 Table of Contents Page Chapter Introduction and Background 1 I. The setting of the problem 1 Student's role in the setting 6 The Problem 7 II. Problem Statement 7 Description of the Problem 7 The Practitioner 9 11 The Participant 13 The Funder The Potential of Applying Measures 14 17 III. Goals and Objectives 19 Solution Strategy IV. 19 Objective Measures in Practice 19 Direct Interview 20 Observation/Rating Scales 21 Projective Techniques 22 Self-Report Scales 24 Practicum Study Strategy 27 Calendar of Events 31 Implementation V. 31 Strategy 32 Findings: Participants' Involvement 39 Findings: Attitudes Regarding Measures 54 Conclusions VI. 58 Recommendations 59 Summary 60 References Appendices Regarding Measures Survey 62 Attitudes A. to use the McMaster Family Permission B. 65 Device Assessment IV. NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ABRAHAM S. FISCHLER CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314 VERIFICATION OF PRACTICUM PROJECT STATEMENT STATEMENT 1- To be submitted to Coordinator of Practicum with copy of Verifier's Resume upon completion of Practicum Proposal: I verify that I am familiar with the Practicum Project being I am willing to review the proposed by the below named student. final copy of the Practicum Report in order to verify that the project took place as described therein, and to attest to the fact that the student carried out the project, as- reported, in a responsible, professional and competent manner. Self- Objective, Implementation Practicum Title: of The Reporting Measurements in Family Preservation Service Delivery and Reporting Procedures Cohort: 4F Darren Thomas Stroh Student's Name: Alan Levine, M.D. Verifier's Name: Verifier's Position: Consulting Psychiatrist Verifier's relationship to Student: Work together in RCCF Name of Verifier's Work Setting: Chicago Creek Roads, Inc. P.O. Box 3398 Address: Idaho Springs, CO 80452 (303) 425-0793 Telephone number: Verifier's Signature: Date: V. Authorship Statement I hereby testify that this paper and the work it reports are Where it has been necessary to draw from the work entirely my own. of others, published or unpublished, I have acknowledged such work in accordance with accepted scholarly and editorial practice. I give testimony freely, out of respect for the scholarship of other workers in the field and in the hope that my own work, presented here, will earn similar respect. < 21/8/4 -qp nature of Student VI. ABSTRACT self-report measures in This study implemented objective, family increasing hopes practice preservation of family in The practicum involvement in families' goal attainment and growth. survey entitled Attitudes Regarding by administering began a Measures to practitioners, participants and funders of a small, rural family preservation program. The practicum then educated all of the above parties as to the possible benefits and pitfalls of The Family Assessment Device was implementing objective measures. administered to each of the two families involved once per week. The measures were scored and the findings were discussed and included in the practitioner's reports to participants and funders. The measurement implementation went for 10 weeks and was followed by re-administering the Attitudes Regarding Measures survey to the above parties. This study indicated that measures properly administered participant, professional and between joining increased the It also seemed to create a change in empowering the participant. the role of the professional from a problem identifier to one of a Time on task and attendance records were solution sounding board. the hypothesis that measures would monitored collaborate to It was felt increase the focus and direction of service delivery. Attendance that both attendance and time on task would increase. dia increase but time on task proved too difficult to measure. 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: The Setting of the problem the family The proposed problem solving project focused on prevention and a multi-service abuse preservation program of The 14-year-old agency currently operates rehabilitation agency. the capital of a Rocky in a small rural county almost 25 miles from Organizationally, the agency is registered as a Mountain state. Directors not-for-profit agency governed by a voluntary Board of The agency employs 26 and administrated by an Executive Director. Each of the four departments people that work in four departments. The residential department Director. are headed by a Departmental support staff and operates with 11 direct service workers and three abused boys and is responsible for the treatment and care of 18 Closely related to the girls ranging in age from to 15. 5 The department. educational the department is residential for the educational department employs four direct service workers The therapeutic on-grounds school and day treatment program. charged foster care department's two direct service workers are treatment with placing children who have no home to return to after The families. has been successful and supporting their foster clinical department oversees the entire agency on a case-by-case basis. charged with The clinical department's three workers are the 18 providing therapy and treatment consultation for each of They residential children and their families if they are involved. 0 4

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