The effects of traumatic events or moral injuries on trust, intimacy, and sexual connection can vary greatly depending on several factors.
The type and severity of the experience, the length of...
Service members face unique challenges when it comes to balancing their professional obligations with their personal intimacy needs. They often find themselves in situations where they need to put...
Moral injury is a psychological condition that occurs when an individual experiences distress due to having transgressed a moral norm. It can be caused by actions that are perceived as violating...
Relational empathy is the ability to understand and share another person's feelings or experiences. It plays an important role in helping people manage stressful situations by allowing them to...
How do LGBT service members navigate conflicting expectations from peers, leadership, and society regarding relationships?
LGBT individuals have faced significant challenges throughout history...
Combat situations are stressful for all involved parties, but they can have an especially significant impact on soldiers. In addition to physical injuries sustained during military operations,...
Partners' Sustaining Relational Patience During Soldiers' Reintegration
When a soldier returns home after being deployed to serve their country, it can be challenging for them to readjust to...
Sexual urges are a natural part of being human.
For soldiers, navigating their own sexual desires can be difficult due to fears of judgment from peers or superiors. This article will explore how...
The military is a highly structured organization that requires strict adherence to rules and regulations. Service members are expected to prioritize their duties above all else, including their...
The idea that people are more likely to consider their own death when they are experiencing trauma is well established within psychology and behavioral sciences. This concept has been labeled "combat...