There is an increasing interest in understanding how different forms of support can be used to help mitigate the effects of combat-related trauma. In this context, support refers to both physical and...
The strategies that can help veterans restore their relational and sexual identities after deployment include seeking professional support from mental health providers who specialize in trauma and...
Intimate Support for Military Personnel
According to recent studies, approximately one in five American veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning home from...
Soldiers' experiences with combat can lead to significant changes in their emotional lives. They may experience feelings of isolation from family and friends while deployed, which can make it...
Soldiers who have experienced trauma, stress, and operational pressures often face challenges when it comes to interpreting and responding to their partners' behavior. These circumstances can make it...
Soldiers often experience major disruptions to their relational patterns when they return home from deployment. When they leave for war, many have established habits, roles, and expectations that are...
How do Veterans Reconstruct Relational and Sexual Identity After Exposure to Prolonged Military Stress?
I will examine how veterans adjust their personal identities after returning from warfare...
Institutional marginalization is the act of intentionally separating a group of people from mainstream society, often through discrimination or exclusion. This can have devastating effects on their...
How do partners manage relational complexity caused by soldiers' fluctuating emotional responses due to trauma or moral injury?
I will discuss how partners can handle the complexity created by...
Veterans have to face numerous challenges when transitioning back into civilian life after spending years in active service. One of their biggest struggles is adapting to social norms and...