Exposure to extreme operational stress can have a significant impact on both attachment security and relational satisfaction. Research has shown that individuals who experience prolonged periods of...
How Relational Satisfaction Influences Coping With Operational Trauma Among LGBT Service Members
Relational satisfaction is defined as an individual's overall assessment of their current...
Sexual intimacy can be an important part of emotional recovery from traumatic events. When individuals experience trauma, they may feel physically and emotionally disconnected from their partners....
Studies have found that many veterans experience sexual difficulties after returning home from combat. These problems may include erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vaginal dryness, low...
The experience of trauma can have profound effects on the way that individuals perceive their own sexual identity and desires. For soldiers who have experienced combat-related trauma, these effects...
What are the internal conflicts that can arise when a veteran's trauma affects their ability to provide reassurance or emotional validation to their partner?
When a veteran returns from military...
To begin this article, it is important to understand what is meant by the term "trauma". Trauma refers to an experience that causes significant emotional distress and can include both physical and...
Repeated Exposure To Danger And Perception Of Intimacy Urgency/Prioritization
Repeated exposure to danger can have a significant impact on how people perceive the need for intimacy and prioritize...
Soldiers have unique experiences that can cause them to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after they leave the military. These include witnessing violence, experiencing combat trauma,...
Trauma and operational stress can have significant effects on an individual's attachment style, emotional openness, and relational priorities. Trauma refers to a deeply distressing or disturbing...