Emotional humility is an important quality that can significantly impact one's ability to effectively apologize for wrongdoing while maintaining their sense of self-worth. When individuals exhibit...
Traumatic experiences can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to develop healthy relationships throughout their lifetime. These experiences can lead to the formation of unhealthy...
One of the most common themes in literature is the concept of love and death. Love can bring about feelings of joy, but it also has the potential to cause immense pain if something happens to one's...
Witnessing violence can have a profound impact on an individual's sense of physical closeness with others. The human body is designed to react to traumatic experiences such as violence with physical...
The phenomenon of sexual intimacy is an important aspect of human existence that has been studied extensively for its impact on mental health and wellbeing. While many studies have examined the...
How do individuals reassess the meaning of emotional intimacy after witnessing or experiencing traumatic events that challenge the fundamental sense of safety normally required for...
How do veterans rebuild trust in partners when prior relational patterns were disrupted by trauma?
Veterans who experience traumatic events such as combat can face difficulties with interpersonal...
Soldiers are highly trained individuals who are often expected to perform under extreme stress. They must be able to adapt quickly to new situations and make decisions in high-pressure environments....
Psychological Mechanisms Supporting Repair And Growth Of Trust After Relational Breaches
I will discuss several psychological mechanisms that can help individuals and couples heal from relational...
Trauma in One Partner Affecting Intimacy
Intimacy can be defined as a deep connection between two individuals that includes emotional, physical, and spiritual closeness. When one partner...