The process of restoring emotional connections between military personnel can be challenging due to the unique demands and stresses they face during deployment. Service members may struggle with...
As war rages on, many soldiers experience traumatic events that can have lasting effects on their mental health. One such effect is moral injury, which refers to the emotional pain caused when one...
Intergenerational understanding refers to the ability to comprehend and appreciate the experiences of different generations. This can be especially important for veterans who have experienced trauma...
Communication Challenges Following Demobilization
Demobilization is when a soldier returns from active military service to civilian life. This transition can be difficult for both the individual...
Relational bonds are essential to the wellbeing of individuals as they serve as a protective factor against negative experiences and can help prevent and minimize adverse effects from...
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....
In the context of military service, moral injury refers to the negative psychological impact caused by participating in acts that conflict with one's deeply held beliefs and values. Such experiences...
The question of how soldiers' psychological trauma affects their ability to form close bonds has been examined extensively, but there is still much work to be done. Soldiers may experience fear of...
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,...
I will discuss how trauma can impact veterans' interpretation of consent, sexual agency, and relational boundaries. Trauma is defined as an emotional response to a distressing event or series of...