Soldiers who experience traumatic events are often hesitant to open up about their feelings because they feel that they will be judged for being weak or vulnerable. This can create tension between...
Soldiers who have experienced combat often develop adaptive avoidance behaviors that are designed to protect them from further harm. These behaviors can include emotional numbing, hypervigilance, and...
The concept of psychosexual resilience has been gaining traction among mental health professionals, who have recognized that many people experience significant distress following traumatic events...
The following article is about what strategies service members use to maintain sexual and emotional intimacy during extended periods of physical separation from their partners. This can be difficult...
How do soldiers reconcile their emotional and sexual needs while living in close quarters under stressful conditions? This is an important question that requires careful consideration, especially...
Veterans often struggle to find and maintain meaningful connections after returning home from service due to their military experiences.
They may also be reluctant to seek out intimacy for fear of...
LGBT couples face many challenges when it comes to managing their relationships under institutional policies that may be inconsistent or even discriminatory towards them. This can include...
The experience of military service is unique, and veterans often struggle when they return to civilian life. While it may seem like the transition back home is easy, many individuals are...
Reconciling Professional Obligations with Personal Needs for Intimacy and Sexual Expression
Soldiers have unique challenges when it comes to balancing their professional duties and personal needs...
Anticipation of reintegration shapes relational priorities and emotional readiness in several significant ways that are crucial to consider when making decisions about reintegrating into society...