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OBJECTIVE	Service user satisfaction with therapy is a key part of the therapeutic process .
OBJECTIVE	The aim of this study was to investigate service user experiences of an 11-week group positive psychology intervention for psychosis ( WELLFOCUS PPT ) in the context of a randomized controlled trial ( ISRCTN04199273 ) .
METHODS	Participants were 37 individuals ( 51 % male ; mean age 45.6 years ) receiving the intervention as part of the trial .
METHODS	Semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted to investigate participants ' views of WELLFOCUS PPT .
METHODS	Transcripts were analyzed both deductively and inductively to identify common themes .
RESULTS	Feedback about the group experience was positive throughout .
RESULTS	Components found helpful included learning to savor experiences , identifying and developing strengths , forgiveness , gratitude , and therapist self-disclosure .
CONCLUSIONS	Findings emphasize the importance of considering service users ' perceptions of therapy and can be used to guide clinicians in deciding whether to include one or more of the components of WELLFOCUS PPT in therapy .

