Therapeutic strategies can be an effective tool for helping soldiers reduce emotional distance patterns that they form during service. Soldiers experience trauma and stress while serving their...
Strategies for Integration of Combat Experiences
Many veterans struggle to integrate their combat experiences into their daily lives after leaving active duty. This can lead to emotional distress,...
The military is an institution that trains individuals to become skilled fighters and protectors.
These brave men and women are also exposed to various forms of traumatic experiences during their...
A study conducted by researchers from the University of California analyzed how individuals cope with anticipated operational losses or traumas related to their romantic partnerships. The results...
One of the most common and significant influences on long-term relationship priorities is repeated exposure to combat and operational stress. Combat and operational stress can be defined as an...
In today's military environment, soldiers are facing increasing pressure to balance their need for professional secrecy with their desire for emotional transparency. On one hand, they must maintain...
Mental health is an important aspect of overall well-being that has been increasingly recognized as crucial for individuals, including those who serve in the military.
Isolation can have a...
The issue of how to best train members of the military who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBT) has become increasingly important. Military training programs must ensure...
Internalized Stigma
Internalized stigma is a term used to describe a form of self-stigmatization that occurs when individuals who experience prejudice or discrimination based on their identity...
The return of soldiers from battle can be a difficult time for their partners. Many things have changed during their deployment, including their communication styles. These changes may create...