Asked by Grace Burchett on Apr 23, 2024

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Goals in narrative counseling focus on clients enacting preferred narratives which involves increasing clients' sense of ______________,the sense that they influence in the direction of their lives.

A) happiness
B) independence
C) agency
D) responsibility

Preferred Narratives

The stories people tell about their lives that align with their values and goals, often highlighted in narrative therapy to foster positive change and identity development.

Agency

The capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices.

Clients

Individuals who seek counseling or therapy services to address personal, social, or psychological issues and goals.

  • Acknowledge the range and exclusivity of client tales and circumstances.
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AB
Arevalo BotchokApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The sense of agency refers to a client's belief in their ability to influence the direction of their lives. Narrative counseling focuses on helping clients create and enact preferred narratives that highlight their agency and ability to shape their lives. The other options may be important goals in counseling, but they are not the primary focus of narrative counseling.