How do partners support soldiers' reintegration into relational life after serving time in combat? This question has been asked for centuries and remains relevant today. With the growing number of...
The word “trauma” evokes different meanings for everyone. It can be an intense emotional response to a negative event that causes physical injury or psychological damage, such as war, violence,...
How does the mental load of responsibility for subordinates influence a commander's willingness to engage in vulnerable or emotionally revealing exchanges with partners?
The mental load of...
1. What is emotional resilience?
Emotional resilience refers to an individual's ability to cope effectively with stressful events and recover from them quickly. It involves managing negative...
Communication Strategies for Veterans Discussing Sensitive Topics with Partners
The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive guide for military veterans who wish to communicate openly...
Partners play an important role in helping their significant others overcome trauma that has affected them, including PTSD and other issues related to military service. In fact, one study found that...
Soldiers who are deployed for extended periods can face challenges to their romantic and sexual relationships. While they may initially experience a sense of excitement and adventure from being away...
How Does Isolation Reshape Expectations of Closeness With Partners Back Home?
As many people around the world are currently experiencing social distancing, self-quarantine, or lockdown measures...
How does prolonged deployment affect the psychological capacity for intimacy and emotional connection between soldiers and their partners?
When a soldier is deployed for an extended period of...
Emotions are an integral part of human communication, both verbal and nonverbal. When it comes to communicating with their loved ones after returning home from war, veterans may experience...