The military is an organization that relies heavily on teamwork and cooperation to achieve its goals. Trust between members is essential for success in battle and mission completion. One way to...
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: Building sexual intimacy between military teams: strengthening bonds and enhancing performance
Emotional mirroring is a process whereby one person reflects another's feelings and behaviors back to them, often unconsciously. In a romantic relationship, it can be an important tool for...
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: How does mirroring your partner's emotions strengthen relationships?
Soldiers are trained to be proficient in many skills that can help them survive in combat situations. One important skill is learning how to navigate relational conflicts that arise from different...
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: How to navigate relational conflicts arising from different perceptions of emotional or sexual needs as a soldier?
What is Trauma?
Trauma refers to an experience that causes significant mental and physical stress and can result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if left untreated. It can be caused by...
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Couples Sexual Practices and Traumatic Changes
After experiencing some form of trauma, many couples may find that their usual sexual practices are no longer satisfying or enjoyable. This can be...
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: Understanding your sex life posttrauma: strategies to change things up
Moral injury can be defined as a type of psychological trauma that occurs when an individual experiences an ethical violation that conflicts with their personal values. This can lead to feelings of...
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: Sexual injustice: how moral trauma impacts intimacy and trust in relationships
Psychological Interventions to Mitigate Stress in LGBT Military Couples
There are various challenges that come along with being in the LGBT community. Some of these include isolation,...
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: Exploring how lgbt military couples can manage stress through effective psychological interventions
Many studies have examined the impact of active duty on military personnel's mental health, but fewer researchers have studied how it affects their sexuality.
Military service has been found to...
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: Activeduty soldiers: how military service affects sexuality, relationships, and mental health
A study published in "The Journal of Personality and Social Psychology" found that people who have more frequent sexual encounters with their partners tend to feel more satisfied and secure in their...
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: Sexual intimacy and relationship satisfaction: the power of physical and emotional connections
Soldiers who have experienced combat situations are often affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or related conditions that can cause them to relive their traumatic experiences during...
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: Overcoming the impact of traumatic experiences on longterm romantic relationships