Mutual support is essential for maintaining a healthy and successful relationship between couples who are deployed to serve in military combat roles. These couples face unique challenges that require...
The article begins with an introduction to the topic of military service members who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) and how they maintain their identities while...
Soldiers are trained to be strong and resilient individuals who can face extreme challenges without showing their emotions. They must maintain a high level of discipline and focus to perform their...
Relational satisfaction is an important factor that influences how individuals cope with stress and trauma, including those who are members of the LGBT community. For LGBT military couples,...
The following are some ways that service members can maintain relational resilience while supporting colleagues and managing personal stress:
1. Practice self-care techniques: Self-care practices...
Soldiers are trained to be disciplined and tough individuals who can handle difficult situations with ease.
They too experience emotions like any other human being. When faced with personal and...
The psychological resilience of LGBT couples is a crucial aspect of their overall well-being and happiness. When an individual has strong mental health and copes effectively with stressors, they are...
Research suggests that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBT) military families face unique challenges due to their identities and their partners' service in the military. These...
*Mental Health and Resilience for LGBT Service Members*
The United States military has a long tradition of serving its country loyally, but it also has a history of discrimination against...
The word "resilience" means to be able to bounce back after something bad happens. It can also mean being strong when there are problems or challenges. Resilience is important for caregivers because...