I will explore how soldiers must navigate between their personal lives and professional obligations while serving in the military. This can be challenging as they have to balance time spent with...
There is an increasing interest in understanding how different forms of support can be used to help mitigate the effects of combat-related trauma. In this context, support refers to both physical and...
Soldiers have to deal with many challenges during their service, including staying alive while fighting for their country. One of these challenges is maintaining emotional closeness with loved ones...
Sustaining Intimacy in Relationships Despite Trauma
Traumatic events can cause havoc in many areas of life, including sexual and emotional connections between partners. When people experience...
The process of integrating back into civilian life after military service can be challenging for all veterans. This is particularly true for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer...
Intimate Support for Military Personnel
According to recent studies, approximately one in five American veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning home from...
Emotional exhaustion is a state of mental fatigue caused by excessive stressors in an individual's life. When someone experiences this type of exhaustion, they may become numb to their feelings, have...
The fear of appearing weak is an innate trait among most individuals working within military hierarchies wherein they feel that sharing vulnerabilities can lead to ostracisation and ridicule from...
We will explore how experiencing trauma together versus separately influences relational resilience. Relational resilience refers to the capacity of a relationship to withstand adversity, recover...
As human beings, we have a tendency to seek out new experiences that can help us discover more about ourselves and others. Whether it's trying out new hobbies, exploring different cultures, or simply...