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Emotional closeness is an essential aspect that affects how individuals perceive meaning, purpose, and personal significance during service. It involves feeling connected to others through shared...
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Relational Mindfulness and Coping
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Research shows that military personnel who serve multiple rotations away from home can experience significant disruptions to their personal lives due to loss of contact with family members,...
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Emotional flexibility is an essential skill for individuals who want to build resilience to relational stressors. It involves being able to adjust your emotions and responses based on the situation....
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Resilience refers to an individual's ability to bounce back from stressful situations or adversities without compromising their mental health. This is particularly important for LGBT service members...
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How do partners adapt to the unique relational rhythm created by cycles of deployment, reintegration, training, and separation?
The article presents an overview of how deployments affect military...
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Psychological Consequences of Relational Secrecy in High-Stress Military Environments
Relationships between members of the armed forces can be incredibly important for their mental health and...
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