Soldiers who experience moral injury or ethically ambiguous situations in combat often struggle to rebuild their relational confidence afterwards. This can have serious implications for their...
Traumatic experiences can have a significant impact on an individual's physical, emotional, cognitive, behavioral, social, and spiritual well-being. One aspect that is often neglected when discussing...
How Traumatic Memories Intervene in Emotional Attachment Formation
Traumatic experiences can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to form meaningful emotional connections with...
When a soldier is assigned to a new unit, they are required to leave their loved ones behind for an extended period of time. This can cause significant stress and anxiety for both the soldier and...
Sexual dilemmas can be difficult to navigate because they often involve balancing personal desires and relational obligations.
If an individual is attracted to someone outside their relationship,...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to sustaining satisfying romantic relationships due to their mobility and military deployment requirements. These obstacles can be overcome...
In romantic relationships, there are often unspoken expectations about how partners interact physically, emotionally, and socially. When these expectations do not align with each partner's needs, it...
Hypervigilance is a state of constant alertness and heightened awareness that can be caused by various factors such as stress, trauma, anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
There are several ways that service members can balance their need for affection and intimacy with their professional responsibilities. First, they may find support from within their unit or...
Relational Vulnerability is when people are unable to cope with their emotions or express them appropriately, resulting in feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, frustration, and insecurity. This can...