Uncertainty is a fact of life that affects all aspects of human experience, including personal relationships. When faced with uncertainty, people may respond in ways that impact their beliefs about...
Sexual desire is a powerful force that drives many aspects of human behavior, including relationships. Military couples face unique challenges when it comes to expressing their sexual desires due to...
The ability to maintain emotional openness during relational uncertainty is an essential aspect of healthy human interaction. It involves being able to stay vulnerable and emotionally available while...
How do individuals reassess the meaning of emotional intimacy after witnessing or experiencing traumatic events that challenge the fundamental sense of safety normally required for...
Prolonged Exposure to Combat Stress
Combat situations can be highly stressful for soldiers. They may experience physical harm, psychological trauma, and emotional pain from witnessing violence,...
The need to balance operational duties and personal relational needs is something that all military personnel have to deal with during their time of service. This can often lead to some psychological...
Operational hazards are physical, chemical, biological, electrical, or mechanical dangers present during work activities that can lead to serious injury or even death for workers.
These hazards...
Internal Struggles When Veterans Explain Trauma Symptoms
Veterans have an incredibly difficult time discussing their traumatic experiences due to a variety of reasons. One reason is because the...
Trauma-induced hypervigilance is a state of heightened alertness, where an individual becomes extra sensitive to potential danger. This condition often affects veterans who have experienced traumatic...
How do soldiers reconstruct relational meaning when operational stress transforms both partners' perspectives and priorities?
Soldiers who serve in combat zones face many challenges that can...