Soldiers are trained to follow orders and maintain strict discipline, even when it comes to their personal lives. This can create a tension between their professional responsibilities and their...
One of the most challenging aspects of a military career is the frequent relocations and deployments that can disrupt marital and family life. Military spouses face unique difficulties that civilian...
Emotional closeness is an important factor that can help individuals deal with moral injuries. Moral injuries are caused when an individual experiences a breach of their moral values or beliefs. This...
The transition from military service to civilian life is often difficult for many reasons, including reintegrating into everyday society after an extended time away. One challenge that may arise...
Close-knit groups are formed when individuals come together to form an attachment to each other based on shared beliefs, interests, or experiences. These groups often share similar daily routines...
Emotional validation refers to the ability to recognize, accept, and acknowledge someone's feelings, thoughts, and experiences without judgment or criticism. It is a crucial component of healthy...
There are three main ways that intimate practices can help people to reintegrate into non-military social life: building personal connections, regaining trust in others, and restoring emotional...
The purpose of this article is to explore how reflective emotional practice can be used to gain deeper insights into patterns and dynamics within interpersonal relationships. Reflective emotional...
How to Sustain Emotional Closeness When Communication Is Limited
Communication between partners can be difficult during deployments because it can be limited, delayed, or highly regulated. This...
How does scarce access to psychological support affect emotional expression in isolated environments?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people around the world to live alone for an extended...