I will explore how the anticipation of trauma can shape relational expectations and coping strategies. Trauma is defined as an event that causes severe physical, emotional, or psychological harm to...
Psychosexual Support for Soldiers Recovering from Combat Injuries
Recovery from physical trauma is often a multi-faceted process that involves more than just physical healing. For soldiers who...
How Can Coercive Sexual Experiences Affect Access to Psychological Support and Resilience Interventions?
Sex is an important aspect of human life that has significant implications for physical and...
How do shared experiences of trauma impact sexual and romantic bonds?
Trauma refers to events that have a profound negative effect on an individual's life, such as physical abuse, emotional abuse,...
The ability to form deep, meaningful connections with others is essential for humans. It allows us to build strong social bonds that can support us through difficult times, provide comfort when...
The ability to trust is fundamental for romantic relationships. Soldiers who have experienced trauma in combat may struggle to establish and maintain healthy levels of trust in their romantic...
Soldiers are often exposed to traumatic experiences that can have profound effects on their mental and emotional well-being. One aspect of this is how they perceive and navigate their romantic and...
How do service members make meaning of sexual challenges that emerge after deployment, and how does this meaning-making affect healing?
The question at hand is whether there are patterns to how...
Romantic intimacy can play an important role in helping individuals cope with symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression. Studies have shown that...
Sexual Forgiveness: An Intricate Process for Emotional Closeness
Sexual infidelity can have devastating consequences for the individuals involved, and it is often difficult to rebuild trust once...