The Hierarchy Within Military Units
The hierarchy within military units is an essential element that helps maintain discipline and order. It also ensures that everyone knows their place and...
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: Sex: the power dynamics of emotions in military units | struggles with vulnerability
Research has shown that exposure to traumatic events can have significant impacts on an individual's psychological well-being, including their sexual preferences, orientation, and expression. Trauma...
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: How sexual desires, orientations, and practices are affected by trauma
Soldiers are often deployed to unfamiliar and potentially dangerous environments where they face a range of challenges that can impact their mental and emotional wellbeing, including managing...
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: How deployment affects relationships: coping with uncertainty and staying connected
In times of crisis, partners may experience intense stress and anxiety that can result in feelings of detachment and disconnection from their partner. This is known as trauma-induced emotional...
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: Struggling with relational continuity during times of trauma: how couples can communicate and compromise
Maintaining Emotional Engagement While Under Acute Stress
Soldiers are often required to perform under high-pressure situations where they must remain calm and collected. These moments can be...
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: How soldiers can remain emotionally engaged amidst high pressure situations and strained relationships?
People need physical contact, emotional support, romance, and love to feel mentally healthy. When one is isolated, these needs are not met, leading to poor mental health outcomes such as...
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: Sexual desire suppression and the psychological harm of constant physical contact deprivation
Soldiers are trained to follow orders, obey rules, and maintain discipline within their unit. This training often makes it difficult for them to express emotions openly and be vulnerable in romantic...
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: Understanding how trauma affects relationships between military couples
The transition back to civilian life is difficult for many soldiers after deployment. It takes time for them to readjust to society's norms and expectations, which can be especially challenging when...
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: Struggles with intimacy: how deployment can affect relationships
The following are some strategies that can be used by soldiers to maintain relational resilience and emotional engagement under operational stress:
1) Practice mindfulness: Mindfulness is the...
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: Sexy strategies for emotional resilience under operational stress
The current pandemic has caused unprecedented levels of stress for many people around the world. As individuals face challenges to their health, employment, finances, and social lives, it is...
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: A guide to building resilience through better partner communication during the pandemic