Coping Strategies for LGBT Military Couples
Background: Operational Stress and Its Effects on Mental Health
The term “operational stress” refers to the mental health problems that can arise...
Emotional Pain of Longing
Soldiers experience a unique form of emotional pain when they miss their loved ones during deployment. This type of pain is often referred to as “longing” because it...
The article explains how the experience of witnessing loss and suffering can affect the ability of soldiers to maintain an emotional connection with their partners. It argues that this experience can...
I will discuss how veterans can rebuild their relational identities, trust, and sexual intimacy after returning from military service. It's important to understand that there are many challenges...
The question posed here is one that has been asked time and again throughout history by soldiers who are away from their loved ones. It's no secret that military life can be incredibly difficult on...
A common question is how military spouses can maintain their relationship during the time their partner recovers from injuries sustained during combat or due to other related causes. There are...
Ritualized forms of expressing emotions, such as hugging, kissing, holding hands, or talking about personal feelings, are important for building strong and lasting intimate relationships between...
Emotional intimacy, relational satisfaction, and professional performance are important aspects of human life that can be challenging for anyone to achieve.
These elements take on added...
The article focuses on the long-term effects of sexual trauma on post-deployment social integration, moral reasoning, and psychological resilience. It is important to understand the impact that this...
One common challenge faced by military personnel who are away from their families is feeling emotionally stagnant. While they may be experiencing personal growth while deployed, it can feel isolating...