The psychological concept of emotional numbing is often employed by soldiers and veterans to cope with traumatic experiences. But how does one go about restoring emotional sensitivity once it has...
Most veterans have developed coping strategies to deal with the trauma they experienced during combat and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One common strategy is emotional withdrawal. When a...
Veterans' Sexual Ethics and Relationship Morality
The post-traumatic effects of war can have far-reaching psychological and physical consequences for returning veterans, including disorders such...
The suppression of emotions is a common practice in military culture. Soldiers are trained to suppress their emotions to function effectively under stressful situations, such as combat or...
Soldiers who experience traumatic events during deployment can develop physical and psychological reactions to intimate encounters that mimic their combat experiences. Relationship dynamics trigger...
Can intimate support mitigate moral injury and ethical distress in service members? Intimate support refers to the provision of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual assistance to individuals...
The effects of trauma can be profound and far-reaching, impacting every aspect of an individual's life, including their relationships. One area where this is particularly evident is in the realm of...
A growing body of research has demonstrated that military personnel experience several types of mental health challenges during their service. These challenges can be categorized into two major...
When a soldier returns from combat, they often struggle to adjust to civilian life due to changes in their body chemistry, mental health, and behavior. They may experience symptoms of hyperarousal...
I will explore how soldiers navigate relational challenges caused by asymmetrical experiences of stress between partners. This phenomenon can be defined as when one partner has experienced more...