Couples can face various challenges when one partner has experienced trauma that leads to avoiding intimacy. This is called trauma-induced avoidance, which often results from past physical or...
How do couples maintain relational and sexual satisfaction when trauma-induced fluctuations in affect and desire persist over time?
Trauma is defined as an extreme emotional reaction to a terrible...
Introduction to Shared Traumatic Experiences and Their Impact on Perceptions of Trust, Loyalty, and Compatibility
The impact that shared traumatic experiences have on perceptions of trust,...
Soldiers face unique challenges that can disrupt their ability to maintain healthy romantic relationships. Navigating intense traumatic experiences and morally ambiguous situations can lead to...
Many couples who have experienced traumatic events face challenges navigating their relationship's emotional and sexual unpredictability. They may find themselves struggling with feelings of fear,...
A partner's emotional expectations can be altered when they experience traumatic events that affect their ability to form deep and meaningful connections with others, including their romantic...
A significant change in one's self-image can affect their physical appearance, behavior, thoughts, feelings, and interactions with others, including their partner. After a traumatic event or injury,...
There is no doubt that trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's life, and it often leaves lasting effects that require time and effort to recover from. When someone close to you...
The interplay between trauma-induced emotional numbing and the need for connection, reassurance, and meaningful sexual engagement can be challenging for couples to navigate. When one person has...
The concept of post-traumatic intimacy can be quite complicated to comprehend because it involves several emotions that are difficult to reconcile. It is essential for both partners to understand...