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How Do You Help Someone Who Is a Victim of Crime?
Experiencing or witnessing a crime can be a complex and traumatizing experience. All different types of reactions are normal. Crime victims may experience any range of PTSD symptoms from extreme to none at all. If someone you know has experienced a crime, there are several ways you can help them including:- Listen non-judgmentally
- Don’t try to change their feelings
- Spend time with them
- Help them with chores and daily tasks
- Offer resources and support
Can You Get PTSD From a Robbery?
PTSD can occur after any traumatic event. A trauma is a memory attached to a highly charged negative emotion. Different reactions are normal. For some people, a robbery can be a highly traumatic event, while others may be able to cope and move forward more quickly.Embrace Healing The Power of Trust in Therapeutic Relationships
“In my experience, the most effective aspect of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Establishing trust between a client and clinician is the first step to healing.”

How Do You Get Over PTSD From Robbery?
Getting over PTSD from a robbery can be difficult if you don’t feel safe. The first step in Liz Chelak, LCSW, CCTSI, CRPS trauma therapy curriculum to treat PTSD is somatic regulation. One of our therapists will walk you through the process of learning and utilizing tools to help you regulate your emotions. Next, you and your therapist will decide which intervention is best for your case. You can choose which trauma therapy intervention is best for you with the guidance of your therapist.What Is the Psychological Impact of Being Robbed?
Psychological effects of being robbed may include:- Feeling unsafe
- Hypervigilance
- Trouble sleeping and nightmares
- Anxiety disorder
- Depression
- Intense negative emotions such as fear, horror, guilt, or shame
- Inability to feel positive emotions
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Home Invasion?
Some long-term effects of a home invasion include:- Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
- Anxiety or panic attacks
- Hypervigilance
- Feeling unsafe in your own home