Communal Military Life and Privacy Needs
The term "military" refers to an organized force of armed people trained to fight wars, protect borders, and maintain security within a country or region....
Veterans are individuals who have served in the military for a certain amount of time and often experience various challenges when returning to civilian life. One of these challenges is navigating...
During times of war, military personnel experience intense emotional distress due to unpredictable living situations that can result in a breakdown of family and social networks. They face tremendous...
When soldiers return home after serving in high-stress operational environments, they often face challenges adjusting to civilian life. One major challenge is adapting their relational expectations....
After prolonged separations due to military deployments, service members may experience difficulties in reconnecting with their partners upon reunification. This is because they have undergone...
A trauma-affected veteran is someone who has experienced a significant emotional or psychological shock or injury that can be caused by combat, exposure to violence, natural disasters, accidents,...
Soldiers often experience significant changes in their mental health after deployment due to exposure to traumatic events. These changes can affect their behavior both at home and within their...
Soldiers are trained to maintain strong relationships while living and working together under stressful circumstances.
Experiences of trauma can impact their ability to connect with others,...
Strategies to Support Veterans While Minimizing Reinforcement of Avoidance or Hypervigilant Behaviors
A common challenge faced by partners of veterans is how to offer support while minimizing...
Partners play an important role in providing emotional support to their trauma-affected veteran partner.
They must be mindful of how they provide this support to ensure it does not reinforce...