SW:S Day One Survey

Email Address*

Please enter your email address below.

Please select the program which you are attending.*

Please read each of the below questions and rate the degree to which you agree with the statement using the scale provided to the best of your ability.

I feel comfortable sharing my experiences with others.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I feel that few people understand what I have gone through.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I feel that my experiences can help others.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I feel connected to others.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I feel connected to others in the military/veteran community.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I feel connected to others outside of the military/veteran community.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I believe the Songwriting with Soldiers retreat will benefit me.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I use my creativity to express myself in different ways.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I believe my song will help others.*

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

For each of the below questions, you will be asked to indicate the degree to which this change occurred in your life as a result of your most stressful or traumatic experience. Please answer each question to the best of your ability.

I changed my priorities about what is important in life.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have a greater appreciation for the value of my own life.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I developed new interests.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have a greater feeling of self-reliance.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have a better understanding of spiritual matters.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I more clearly see that I can count on people in times of trouble.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I established a new path for my life.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have a greater sense of closeness with others.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I am more willing to express my emotions.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I know better that I can handle difficulties.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I am able to do better things with my life.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I am better able to accept the way things work out.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I can better appreciate each day.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

New opportunities are available which wouldn't have been otherwise.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have more compassion for others.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I put more effort into my relationships.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I am more likely to try to change things which need changing.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have a stronger religious faith.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I discovered that I'm stronger than I thought I was.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I learned a great deal about how wonderful people are.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I better accept needing others.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have a greater sense of harmony with the world.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I feel more connected with all of existence.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I feel better able to face questions about life and death.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I have greater clarity about life's meaning.*

I did not experience this change as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a small degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a moderate degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

I experienced this change to a very great degree as a result of my most stressful or traumatic experience.

To what degree have you felt that you have resolved the trauma(s) from your past?*

I have given up trying to solve this as it does not seem possible for me

I have made some progress toward resolution

I have made a great deal of progress toward resolution

I feel almost completely, or completely resolved about these matters

SW:S Day 1 Survey

Please read each of the below questions and rate the degree to which you agree with the statement using the scale provided to the best of your ability.

For each of the below questions, you will be asked to indicate the degree to which this change occurred in your life as a result of your most stressful or traumatic experience. Please answer each question to the best of your ability.