Why is it essential for victims of assault amd battery, as well as other violent crimes, to seek counseling?

8p8a

For various reasons. They may think that something they did triggered the violence. They may develop an unhealthy fear of men(or women), reminders of those who did the violent acts. They may start developing nightmares, reliving the violent acts in the dreams.

Various reasons. Besides, it cant hurt to get help.

reba s

I was a victim of assault and getting counseling helped with emotions and to understand different things that i didn't know

angelizerblue

Because as well as physical damage mental damage is present as well, the worse of the two being the latter! When anyone is violated and harmed it opens the door to many psychological problems ! Paranoia, fear of public places, low self esteem, why me syndrome, and sometimes escalates to a need to seek vengeance on the assailant others you may blame or society! An attack immed. followed by counseling is very much needed tyo ever regain peace of mind!

Magick Kitty

it's a traumatic event, it can come back & haunt you

tiggerstoyz02

I do agree that some counslors are just out for that mighty dollar,but i know first hand that if you look in the right place "student counslor" there are some good counslors floating around.

jackbutler5555

I don't believe it is essential. People in need of counseling for whatever reason ought to seek it out. But I don't know if everybody who is a victim of an assault needs counseling. I was jumped by a gang. I got quite a few bruises and went to work the next day. EOS.

Bear

Some people probably think it is essential for the victims to seek counseling so they don't become afraid of interacting with other people or going outside into public places. The counseling is for their mental well-being.

fruitcake

Because people have a post reaction to the event. There is a physical and mental and emotional reaction from any traumatic event. Often the reaction is worse after the event than during it. Ask any combat soldier. It is similiar to post traumatic stress syndrome that affect many military people.

Eddie

Some just can't seem to get passed what happened with them. Some will even go as far as to blame themselves for the crime. This is a way for them to cope with what happened and to show them they are not alone.

hello

they can be very tramatic to different people.

jax

if you have never been a victim you can't possibly understand the importance of this service. one minute your life is ticking along nicely the next...well lets just say the emotions from these acts are not always on the surface straight away once the anger bit has gone. It stops you being a victim and empowers you.

Janine W

A violent crime can be very stressful event, especially if one is not conditioned to it. It can lead to PTSD and other psychological problems. There a number of reasons why seeking counseling is helpful. The act of seeking couseling can give the victim a positive first step to take in the aftermath of the traumatic event. The counseling itself can help the victim come to terms with what happened to them. Also, it may help them deal with other issues that may have been going on in their life that led to them being in the situation that led to the assault, preventing future revictimization.

ftw.haze

so those 'think they know everything counselers' can make money off the weak too.

copswife

it is very upsetting to a human being when their values and beliefs and understanding of the world is shaken. and when a violent crime occurs to them or someone close to them, they need assurance and reassurance that things are going to be o.k. It may give them a better understanding of the world and how they now fit into it as a victim of a crime. It also gives them a way to cope with their new reality, and it helps to talk to someone about it, to have someone listen and validate their feelings and emotions and to know that they are not alone and that someone understands the pain, hurt, disorientation, confusion and how they feel, even if they themselves don't understand. Counseling can have a major positive impact on a victim of violent crime, the victim needs to come to terms with their lives when something of this magnitude enters their life.

john b

Support Groups.

So that therapists can make money. They are the ones saying that is essential. It can benefit some I'm sure but essential? I don't think so.

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