Intimate relationships have been recognized as an important component of post-traumatic growth for military personnel who experienced combat-related trauma during their service. These relationships...
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: Understanding the power of intimacy: how veterans utilize relationships to heal from war trauma
Romantic relationships are often associated with emotional intimacy and closeness between partners. Research has shown that these bonds can be beneficial for mental health and well-being, including...
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: Exploring the impact of romantic relationships on posttraumatic growth and resilience
In their relationship, Adam and Amy are both experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms after surviving a car crash last year. They've been trying to reconnect romantically but have found...
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: Maintaining intimacy despite posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in relationships: strategies for reconnection
Post-traumatic growth is a psychological concept that refers to the positive changes that individuals experience after traumatic events such as warfare, abuse, natural disasters, serious accidents,...
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: How posttraumatic growth impacts romantic attachment patterns and sexual intimacy
How do soldiers adapt relationally when returning to environments where everyday concerns feel insignificant compared to combat experiences? Soldiers face many challenges when they return from war....
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: How vets can adapt to civilian life after war: managing relationships
Partnering With Unstable Emotions
As military personnel return from deployment, they may experience significant changes to their physical health, mental health, and social interactions. These...
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: How couples can maintain relational engagement during military deployment: effective communication strategies.
Soldiers are often faced with life-threatening situations that can have a profound impact on their attachment styles and long-term relational expectations. These experiences can range from combat...
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: Sexual intimacies and trauma how veterans navigate relationship dynamics after war
The process of recovering one's sense of self after sustaining serious wounds is multifaceted. For veterans who have experienced life-altering injury while serving their country, the impact can be...
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: Revisiting intimacy after injury: how veterans can cope with physical limitations and emotional trauma
Relational Reflection and Post-Traumatic Growth
Relational reflection is a process whereby individuals reflect on their interpersonal relationships to gain insight into how they can improve them....
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: Harnessing the power of relational reflection for posttraumatic growth
The reintegration of military personnel into civilian life can be an extremely challenging process due to numerous factors such as differences between military and non-military cultures, changes in...
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: Families play a vital role in reintegrating military personnel