Narrative groups are ____________ as opposed to being ____________.

Narrative groups are ____________ as opposed to being ____________.

• A. process-oriented; technique based
• B. technique based; process-oriented
• C. psychoeducational; counseling-related
• D. counseling-related; psychoeducational

Answer: (A)

Narrative groups center on how the group process unfolds—how members share stories, respond to one another, and co-create meaning through their in-session interactions. The change happens through the evolving dynamics and the meanings people derive from their narratives, not by following a predefined set of steps or techniques. That emphasis on the ongoing interaction and meaning-making is what makes them process-oriented. A technique-based approach would foreground applying specific interventions, whereas narrative groups prioritize the living process of storytelling and relational work within the group. They are not primarily about psychoeducational content; they focus on counseling through shared narratives and relationships.

Narrative groups center on how the group process unfolds—how members share stories, respond to one another, and co-create meaning through their in-session interactions. The change happens through the evolving dynamics and the meanings people derive from their narratives, not by following a predefined set of steps or techniques. That emphasis on the ongoing interaction and meaning-making is what makes them process-oriented. A technique-based approach would foreground applying specific interventions, whereas narrative groups prioritize the living process of storytelling and relational work within the group. They are not primarily about psychoeducational content; they focus on counseling through shared narratives and relationships.