Trauma is a severe response to an extremely stressful event that leads to physiological changes in the body, including activation of the fight/flight/freeze response, alterations in hormonal balance,...
Relational rituals are social practices that facilitate communication between individuals within groups. They can be seen as a way of establishing and maintaining connection among people, even when...
The loss of a family member can be devastating for anyone, but it is often even more traumatic when it comes to close relatives. Losing a parent, spouse, child, sibling, or grandparent can have...
Intimacy is an essential aspect of human life that plays a crucial role in maintaining psychological and emotional stability during military service. It is a deep connection between individuals based...
1. Individuals may seek out familiar and comforting activities, such as listening to music, reading books, watching movies, cooking, gardening, or spending time with loved ones. These activities can...
Relational Continuity Across Deployments and Unit Assignments
Soldiers face several challenges when it comes to maintaining relationships during deployments and unit assignments. These include...
Mechanisms for integrating non-traditional families into military life
Families are composed of a variety of people including parents, children, spouses, siblings, relatives, friends, and...
Psychosocial Mechanisms Facilitating Mutual Support Among Service Members
Service members are individuals who work together to achieve common goals and objectives within an organization. They...
To effectively address this question, it is essential to understand how an individual's deployment can impact their relationship with their partner. Deployment involves separating from one's loved...
Emotional resilience refers to an individual's ability to recover quickly from difficult situations such as stressful life events, negative experiences, or trauma that affect their mental health. It...