The military is an institution that requires dedication, sacrifice, and selflessness from its members. Soldiers are often called upon to leave their families behind for extended periods of time,...
Individuals who are in the military often face a unique challenge when it comes to balancing their duties with their personal lives. This can be especially difficult when they have family members or...
Soldiers have to deal with many challenges when returning home after serving abroad. One such challenge is that they may find it difficult to adapt their habituated stress response to the more...
Overview of Deployment Cycles
Deployment cycles are periods during which members of military organizations travel away from their families to carry out operations or missions that may be dangerous...
The emotional ambivalence that arises when home feels both familiar and unfamiliar after deployment is a common experience for soldiers who have been away from their family and friends for an...
Soldiers returning home from deployment experience a significant shift in their social dynamics, as they transition from living in close quarters with fellow service members to reintegrating into...
The psychological strain that can come with being away from loved ones for extended periods of time has been well documented since ancient times. This is especially true for military personnel who...
Relational Expectations and Identity Discrepancies
Soldiers experience unique challenges upon returning home after deployment, including differences between their pre- and post-deployment...
The emotional cadence of deployment shapes soldiers' perceptions of pacing and rhythm within civilian relationships in ways that can be difficult to understand without experiencing it firsthand....
The psychological toll that comes with serving in the military is often underestimated. Soldiers who must contend with the stress of deployment may also experience difficulty adjusting back into...