Abstract
Objective
Service user satisfaction with therapy is a key part of the therapeutic process. 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).
Method
Participants were 37 individuals (51% male; mean age 45.6 years) receiving the intervention as part of the trial. Semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted to investigate participants’ views of WELLFOCUS PPT. Transcripts were analyzed both deductively and inductively to identify common themes.
Results
Feedback about the group experience was positive throughout. Components found helpful included learning to savor experiences, identifying and developing strengths, forgiveness, gratitude, and therapist self-disclosure.
Conclusion
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.
Service user satisfaction with therapy is a key part of the therapeutic process. 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).
Method
Participants were 37 individuals (51% male; mean age 45.6 years) receiving the intervention as part of the trial. Semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted to investigate participants’ views of WELLFOCUS PPT. Transcripts were analyzed both deductively and inductively to identify common themes.
Results
Feedback about the group experience was positive throughout. Components found helpful included learning to savor experiences, identifying and developing strengths, forgiveness, gratitude, and therapist self-disclosure.
Conclusion
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 85-92 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Psychology |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2015 |
