How does exposure to repeated combat stress alter a soldier's capacity for emotional intimacy with their partner?
Repeated combat stress has been shown to have significant effects on the brain and...
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: How combat stress affects emotional intimacy in relationships
After experiencing traumatic loss, forming new attachments can be challenging for soldiers. They have to learn how to trust others again while dealing with feelings of grief and guilt that may hinder...
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: Overcoming trauma: how soldiers can form healthy relationships again
The psychological effects of trauma are well documented and widely known, but less understood is how trauma can affect interpersonal relationships. Shared experiences of stress or danger can create...
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: Psychological effects of trauma on relationships: strategies for healthy coping
The process of reconstructing a relational identity after a breakup can be challenging for many individuals. When partners' experiences during separation differ significantly from each other, it can...
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: Breakup reflections: rebuilding yourself after a relationship ends
One thing that many couples struggle with is learning to trust each other again after experiencing trauma. Trauma can be defined as an event or experience that causes psychological damage or...
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: How to rebuild trust after experiencing trauma: a guide for couples
Sexual Responsiveness, Desire, and Emotional Availability After Trauma
The ability to respond sexually to stimuli, express desires, and show emotional availability are all affected by traumatic...
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: Overcoming traumarelated sexual challenges: exploring emotional availability & desire in intimacy
Trauma can have a significant impact on how individuals perceive their romantic partners' level of support, responsiveness, and emotional availability. It is important to understand this because it...
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: How does trauma affect your perception of partner support, responsiveness, and emotional availability?
Deployment is an experience that can be difficult for military couples to process together. When one partner returns from deployment, they may have a different perspective on their time away than...
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: Understanding trauma after military deployment: tips for couples reconnecting
The long-term effects of sexual coercion can be devastating for both individuals involved. It is important to understand that this type of behavior often leads to feelings of shame, guilt, and...
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: Is your partner pressuring you into sex? you're not alone – here's how to stop it.
Rebuilding Trust and Sexual Confidence After Trauma
The devastating impact of traumatic experiences can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond the immediate emotional pain felt by...
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: Regaining intimacy and sexuality after emotional turmoil: how to overcome trust issues and build newfound confidence