How Partners Respond Emotionally to Trauma Symptoms
Partners are generally expected to provide emotional support for their service members during times of distress.
Some traumatic experiences...
The emotional impact of war can take many forms, but one of the most difficult to process is the experience of feeling disconnected from loved ones back home. For soldiers who have been deployed to...
The psychological mechanisms that can sustain emotional closeness and relational satisfaction during multiple deployments are often referred to as "attachment". Attachment is an important aspect of...
How do soldiers cope with emotional dissonance between their battlefield experiences and the calmness of domestic life?
Soldiers are trained to handle adverse situations and act accordingly. They...
Partner Support for Emotional Recovery After Demobilization
After returning home from military service, many veterans face significant emotional challenges that can make it difficult to readjust...
Emotional attunement is an important factor that contributes to the success of maintaining intimate relationships during military deployments. Deployment is a challenging time for both partners,...
The impact of fear and sadness on soldiers' ability to maintain or develop intimate emotional connections can be severe and long-lasting, especially for those who struggle with compartmentalization....
Relationships between individuals who have experienced traumatic events can be particularly vulnerable to negative consequences due to the impact that such experiences may have on the individuals'...
I will be discussing how partners can interpret and manage emotional detachment in soldiers who have developed hypervigilance as a survival strategy. This is a common issue that many couples face,...
As soldiers return from active duty, they may find it challenging to reconnect with their loved ones due to changes in their behavior, communication style, and physical presence caused by their...