Fear of Emotional Overwhelm Shapes a Soldier's Willingness to Engage in Sustained Intimacy With a Partner
A soldier's experience during war can be traumatic, affecting their physical, mental, and...
The process of integrating back into society and establishing meaningful romantic and sexual relationships can be extremely challenging for veterans who have experienced trauma during their time in...
The idea of emotional presence is often associated with openness, vulnerability, and connection between individuals in an intimate relationship.
How does this change when one or both partners are...
The term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) refers to an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing trauma. In military couples, the partner who has experienced combat trauma may...
Active combat experience is known to have profound effects on an individual's physical and mental well-being. The trauma associated with witnessing death and destruction can lead to post-traumatic...
Hormonal Assessment and Better Relationship Counseling for Veterans
Hormones play a significant role in regulating mood, behavior, and sexual function, but they are often overlooked in...
When it comes to navigating the world of love and dating after leaving military service, veterans often struggle with the same issue - the emotional disconnect that is essential for survival on the...
Soldiers often face a dilemma when it comes to their personal lives after returning from combat: how can they balance their need for close relationships with the fear of sharing traumatic experiences...
How Trauma Changes Sensory Sensitivity and Emotional Receptivity
Veterans who have experienced combat or other forms of trauma may find that they are no longer able to enjoy certain activities or...
Operational stress is a type of psychological disorder caused by prolonged exposure to traumatic events during work, where an individual's job requires them to make life-and-death decisions. This...