Table 2.

Semi-structured interview questions

Demographic Questions

1. When did you graduate?

2. What is your age?

3. When were you a part of the WFL project?

4. In how many different locations did you participate in WFL? Which locations?

Thoughts and Impressions before Participation in WFL

1. What motivated you to participate in WFL?

2. What did you hope to learn or gain from the experience professionally?

3. What did you hope to learn or gain from the experience personally?

4. What were your expectations about the clients (people with serious mental illness)?

5. What kinds of interventions did you plan to use when working with the population?

6. Is there anything else you want to share about your thoughts or expectations before starting WFL?

Experiences During WFL

1. Please describe a situation in which you thought things went well during WFL?

2. How did you incorporate what you learned from this experience into your work in WFL?

3. Please describe a situation in which you thought things did not go well during WFL?

4. How did you incorporate what you learned from this experience into your work in WFL?

5. Please describe any additional interactions that still stand out for you?

6. Is there anything else about your experiences during WFL that you want to share?

WFL=wellness for life