Table 3 CB-ART program evaluation

Feasibility

The sessions were about the right length

8

1

0

“it would have been good if they were slightly longer” P1002

The materials that were provided were appropriate

8

1

0

“all positive” P1018

The CB-ART sessions were easy to fit into my schedule at Masada

8

0

1

“it’s hard having it scheduled against the meditation group” P1019

I think two sessions were sufficient to achieve the goals

8

1

0

“I would have liked more sessions, I really enjoyed it” P1009

“I think three smaller sessions with more focus on drawing would have been more effective” P1015

Acceptability

The drawing sessions were enjoyable

9

0

0

“it was a good way to relax” P1009

The group was well facilitated

8

1

0

“It was a very safe and comfortable environment” P1013

I found it easy to do the drawings

5

3

1

“drawing is a good conversation starter, but the drawing didn’t always continue. It would be nicer if there was more opportunity to draw throughout the session with more drawing directives” P1015

I attended the group because I thought it would be helpful to me

6

2

1

“I have perceived the session to be more art focused” P1002

I have personal experience of drawing or other art-making

1

1

7

“do not have a personal experience of art making in this kind of context” P1002

There were some aspects of the program that were unpleasant

1

0

8

“it was unpleasant to discuss feelings that make you sad, but the program was not unpleasant in itself” P1002

I would consider participating in a similar program in the future

9

0

0

“I would have liked more sessions, I really enjoyed it” P1009

I would recommend the CB-ART program to others in similar circumstances

9

0

0

“I went because another mother wanted me to come with her, but I’m really glad I went in the end. I wish more people had took up the opportunity” P1019

Effectiveness

Participating in the group with other women was helpful

8

1

0

“I have felt better in this environment among people going through the same experience” P1019

Drawing is a useful means of helping people to name their thoughts

8

1

0

“putting the focus on drawing rather than eye contact made it easier” P1013

I think drawing helped participants to recognise their strengths

5

4

0

“the drawing took the pressure off when talking about very personal topics” P1013

I found drawing the most useful part of the program

3

3

3

“the drawing part was the most fun, that was the reason I signed up to the program” P1002

The group discussion was helpful

8

1

0

“The use of drawing to help people name thoughts and feelings was a new concept, but the discussion was very helpful” P1002

I found the group discussion the most useful part of the program

8

1

0

“I didn’t think the program needed the drawing component” P1018

I think the program helped me to identify my thoughts

9

0

0

“it felt really good and positive. Brought up many good things to think about” P1018

I have continued to use drawing as a means of expressing my thoughts & strengths

1

4

4

“I don’t have much time to draw in the home environment” P1013