Sexual abuse can have severe consequences on an individual's overall wellbeing. Studies show that it can cause lifelong effects on the victim's mental health, relational functioning, and social...
Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on one's perception of interpersonal relationships. When an individual has been exposed to trauma, they may develop certain beliefs about their role...
Intro to Rebuilding Sexual Trust and Intimacy
When a couple has experienced separation or trauma, they may need time apart from one another to process their emotions and heal. This can have a...
In the context of war and its aftermath, it is natural for many soldiers to experience trauma that often leads to feelings of distrust towards others. This is especially true regarding intimate...
When we talk about veterans' rehabilitation, many issues are important to consider, including health, mental health, social support, employment, financial stability, etc.
One area that often gets...
The experience of sexual coercion is defined as a situation where an individual does not freely consent to participate in sexual activity and may feel pressured, threatened, manipulated, forced, or...
Trauma can have a profound impact on how individuals perceive emotional availability, partner responsiveness, and relational security. When an individual experiences traumatic events, it can lead to...
Challenges to Sexual Trust After Trauma
What is sexual trust?
Sexual trust means believing that one's partner is reliable in their promises to be faithful and to respect boundaries around...
Trauma can have a profound impact on a person's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. One way that this is often seen is through the effects it has on a person's ability to experience sexual...
How do couples co-create rituals or practices to restore emotional safety and relational connection post-trauma?
The traumatic event can take different forms, such as physical abuse, infidelity,...