Every Scam Victim Needs Support, Start With Trauma Counseling & Therapy

Getting The Right Support From The Beginning Can Make All The Difference! This Is Why SCARS Recommended Trauma Counseling

SCARS Recommends to all scam victims that they seek Trauma Counseling or Therapy!

If you are experiencing a crisis in your life (in the United States) please call 988 now or your local emergency services number.

Why is it important for scam victims to find Trauma Counseling & Therapy to help support them?

Being a victim of a scam can be a traumatic experience that can have a lasting impact on a person’s emotional and mental well-being. A scam can cause a range of emotions such as anger, betrayal, shame, guilt, and depression. Scam victims may also experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as flashbacks, nightmares, and difficulty trusting others. Trauma Counseling can help you over come this.

It is important for scam victims to find trauma counseling & therapy to help them process their feelings and emotions related to the scam. A therapist can provide a safe space for victims to talk about their experiences and help them understand and cope with their emotions. Therapy can also help victims work through feelings of guilt or shame, which can be common among scam victims.

Additionally, a trauma counselor or therapist can provide scam victims with practical tools to help them move forward and heal from the trauma, such as coping mechanisms and strategies for rebuilding trust. They can also help them in navigating the legal aspect of the scam and how to report it.

In summary, a therapist can provide scam victims with the emotional support and guidance they need to heal and move forward after a traumatic experience. It is important for victims of scams to seek professional help (Trauma Counseling) in order to process and cope with the emotional impact of the scam and to learn to trust again.

Never Be Ashamed To Ask For help!

Why scam victims should never be ashamed to ask for mental healthcare, counseling & therapy help?

Scam victims should never feel ashamed to ask for mental healthcare help for several reasons:

Firstly, being a victim of a scam is not something that a person should be ashamed of. Scammers are experts at manipulating and deceiving their victims, and anyone can fall prey to a scam. The shame and guilt that victims may feel is often a tactic used by scammers to keep their victims silent.

Secondly, seeking mental healthcare help is a sign of strength and resilience. It takes courage to admit that you need help and to reach out for support. It is a step towards healing and recovery, and it is an important step in the process of moving forward after a traumatic experience.

Thirdly, Mental healthcare professionals are trained to help people dealing with emotional trauma. Trauma Counselors have the knowledge and expertise to help scam victims process their emotions, cope with the aftermath of a scam, and develop strategies for healing and recovery. They will not judge you for falling for a scam, and they are there to support you.

Lastly, seeking mental healthcare help is important for maintaining overall well-being. The emotional effects of a scam can be long-lasting and can affect a person’s daily life, relationships, and ability to function. Mental healthcare professionals can help people manage the emotional distress caused by a scam, and prevent the development of more severe mental health conditions.

Seeking Trauma Counseling & Therapy help is not something to be ashamed of, it is a sign of strength, and it is an important step towards healing and recovery after being a victim of a scam.

If You Feel You Do Not Need Trauma Counseling & Therapy Right Now

SCARS offers free scam victim support groups for as long as you need them (subject to our terms and conditions.)

Our support and recovery programs are open-ended since not every victim recovers quickly. We are here to support you for as long as you need it.

To sign up for the FREE SCARS Support & Recovery services please visit support.AgainstScams.org (terms and conditions apply)

RESOURCES

Resources to find a trauma counselor or therapist:

• Worldwide Resources:
  • www.opencounseling.com – a directory of free and low-cost Counseling & Therapy
  • www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/trauma-and-ptsd – a directory of psychologists & trauma professionals worldwide
  • www.betterhelp.com/therapists – a telehealth counseling & therapy provider – a SCARS Partner (learn more about receiving free therapy at membership.AgainstScams.org)
  • www.nbcc.org/Search/CounselorFind – a director of psychologists
  • www.talkspace.com – a telehealth counseling & therapy provider
  • www.therapyroute.com – a directory of therapists and counselors worldwide
  • www.openpathcollective.org – a directory of therapists and counselors
• United States Only
  • In the U.S. you can call the NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Health) Hotline. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET
    Call: 800-950-NAMI (6264) // Text: 62640 // Webchat: nami.org/help // Email: helpline@nami.org — NAMI HelpLine volunteers and staff have compiled this directory of outstanding resources to help you identify possible options to meet your needs.

MORE SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

If you feel that you suffer from depression or anxiety or other medical issues, you may need a psychiatrist.

Here are resources for you:

• Worldwide
  • Contact your national health system
• United States
  • In the U.S. you can go to any hospital and ask to speak with a psychiatrist on call.
  • www.talkiatry.com a telehealth provider of psychiatry

SCARS STAR Membership

Please note that SCARS includes counseling & therapy benefits as a part of our SCARS STAR Membership program through our partner BetterHelp.com Please visit membership.AgainstScams.org to learn more.

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