Emotional Reciprocity is an important component of healthy romantic relationships. When partners are able to understand each other's feelings, needs, and expectations, it creates a sense of security...
How Partners Navigate Trust Rebuilding When Soldiers Struggle With Emotional Unpredictability Related To Trauma
Partners who have been affected by their partner's military service may find...
The phenomenon of people finding support in their partner during military service has been studied extensively by psychologists and sociologists. They have found that being able to rely on a romantic...
Partners can be frustrated if their significant others become distant or unavailable while recovering from military trauma.
Understanding why this occurs and learning how to cope will help both...
What is Trauma?
Trauma refers to an experience that causes significant mental and physical stress and can result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if left untreated. It can be caused by...
Adversity can refer to various challenges faced in life that cause stress and difficulty, such as financial hardship, physical or mental illness, natural disasters, family problems, trauma, etc. When...
Soldiers are trained to be tough and resilient.
Even they can experience immense stress during combat operations. This stress can negatively affect their mental health and alter their sense of...
Informal social networks have been shown to play an important role in sustaining emotional well-being. They provide individuals with a sense of belonging, support, and connection that can help them...
In what ways do post-deployment romantic relationships mediate the transition to civilian life?
The transition from military service back into civilian life can be challenging for many reasons....
One important aspect of resilience is the ability to maintain stable mood and wellbeing during difficult times. For members of the military who are exposed to high levels of stress, this can be...