Advice for Loved Ones
- Be there to listen to the victim.
- Do not tell them to move on or not talk about the traumatic event.
- Find out about traumatic stress so that you can understand what the victim is experiencing. Learn about commonly associated problems such depression, aggression, and sexual problems.
- If the victim's symptoms last more than a couple of weeks suggest to them that they seek advice, and respect their decision.
- If their symptoms of post-traumatic stress cause tension, talk to the victim or someone else who is close.
- Be there for them when they are trying to face things that remind them of the traumatic event.
- Take special care of the victim on anniversaries of the traumatic event.
