Essay Disadvantages Of Cbt

A disadvantage of CBT is that it focuses on changing the individual's thoughts, feelings and their behaviour which doesn't reflect on other factors that may be the underlying cause of their health condition. For example, it does not reflect on any problems that the individual may have with families that may impact their health. Another disadvantage of CBT is that the individual attending sessions can be a waste of time for some individuals. Finally, CBT may be viewed as an unethical approach as it is quite forceful on individuals. It forces them to change the way they behave.
Case Study 6 – Nazam, a teenager with challenging behaviour, lives in a residential unit as his parents can no longer cope with him at home. After a visit from his parents, he is angry that they will not take him home and throws his television out of the window. After talking with a counsellor he is taught rules of society and encouraged to internalise the rules to develop a conscience and understand what impact his behaviour has on others. …show more content…
As it is stated in the case study that Nazam has challenging behaviour, he would visit a counsellor who would work with him to think of ways that can help change his challenging behaviour. This could include the counsellor referring him for behavioural therapy or psychoanalysis therapy. Psychoanalysis therapy is a therapy developed by Sigmund Freud whose aim is to get rid of emotions and experiences that they are unable to cope with and express. This would link to Nazam's behaviour as he experiences a lot of anger at the fact that his parents will not take him home with them. Receiving this therapy would also help to make Nazam's unconscious thoughts