The client has stated, “My mother was 17 when she got pregnant with me, and she didn’t really want me. She never paid attention to me”, (Rivas, Hull, 2004, p.30). This statement is in conjunction with the first stage of Erikson’s Theory. Since this stage is concerned with hope, it affects the client with feelings of worthlessness. The clients “will” as a child was taken by the abuse of her step-brother and thus has left her with a low self-esteem, the second stage in this theory.
The client was observed by workers in the shelter and noted “the client seems to seek out attention from everyone, and when she doesn’t receive it, she goes off to her room and refuses to come out”, (Rivas, Hull, 2004, p.30-31). This is the third stage of this theory which is purpose. The feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem have left her feeling frustrated over her …show more content…
There are also limitations such as, in using CBT is there is no set amount of time per session in reaching client goals. It can take 4 to 5 sessions with clients or can take 20-30 sessions. Another limitation is a client’s refusal to make changes within themselves; clients can be guided but cannot be forced to change. Not wanting to talk, or willing to work at managing their feelings effectively. If there are underlying issues of more severe mental heal issues, CBT may not be effective.
The practical implications to CBT in working with clients victimized by domestic violence, is that it helps the client to focus on they are not to blame for the abuse. If a client hears, “You made me do it”, enough times eventually they will begin to believe it. This shifts the blame from the abuser to the person being abused. A second implication is what you feel is impacted by how you think, and lastly what you are feeling impacts the way you
The client was observed by workers in the shelter and noted “the client seems to seek out attention from everyone, and when she doesn’t receive it, she goes off to her room and refuses to come out”, (Rivas, Hull, 2004, p.30-31). This is the third stage of this theory which is purpose. The feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem have left her feeling frustrated over her …show more content…
There are also limitations such as, in using CBT is there is no set amount of time per session in reaching client goals. It can take 4 to 5 sessions with clients or can take 20-30 sessions. Another limitation is a client’s refusal to make changes within themselves; clients can be guided but cannot be forced to change. Not wanting to talk, or willing to work at managing their feelings effectively. If there are underlying issues of more severe mental heal issues, CBT may not be effective.
The practical implications to CBT in working with clients victimized by domestic violence, is that it helps the client to focus on they are not to blame for the abuse. If a client hears, “You made me do it”, enough times eventually they will begin to believe it. This shifts the blame from the abuser to the person being abused. A second implication is what you feel is impacted by how you think, and lastly what you are feeling impacts the way you