How does war reshape the internal narrative individuals use to justify, interpret, or resist intimate attachment? This essay will explore how war can impact an individual's relationship with others...
What psychological processes help veterans move from trauma-driven avoidance to intentional re-engagement with intimacy?
The purpose of this article is to explore how psychological processes can...
As human beings, it is natural for us to seek emotional connections with others. One of the most fulfilling aspects of these relationships is being able to share ourselves with someone else...
The impact of war on soldiers is well known but less understood are the consequences of military experience on their intimate lives. Traumatic events experienced during service can have lasting...
In the military, soldiers develop an intense and powerful emotional connection with their fellow troops due to the shared experiences and sacrifices they make together during combat. This bond is...
When an individual experiences traumatic events, they may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can manifest in various ways including changes to their cognitive processes, mood...
In today's world, soldiers have to cope with the stressors that come with extended deployments such as being away from family for months on end.
Sexual fantasies can help them adapt emotionally...
When you are in a relationship with someone who has experienced trauma, it can be difficult to understand their emotions and reactions. Veterans may have difficulty expressing their feelings due to...
The term “trauma” is often associated with negative experiences that can have lasting effects on an individual's mental health and well-being. For many military veterans who have experienced combat...
We will explore how partners can adapt to the challenges posed by the emotional dependence and emotional distancing cycle that is characteristic of veterans suffering from PTSD.
The term...