Chronic Exposure to Fear and Violence Can Lead to Attachment Issues
When people experience trauma or abuse, they often develop negative patterns of behavior that can make it difficult for them to...
The desire for physical and emotional intimacy is common among people who have experienced trauma or other difficult life experiences.
Navigating this need can be challenging for some,...
Soldiers often go through traumatic experiences during their time of service that can have lasting effects on their mental health and wellbeing. Prolonged exposure to combat, trauma, or ethical...
Prolonged Exposure to Danger
When people are subjected to prolonged exposure to danger, they often become more focused on physical needs such as survival and less on emotional intimacy. This is...
Soldiers often experience unique challenges when it comes to forming and maintaining romantic relationships due to their training and experiences in combat environments. Many have experienced trauma,...
Sexuality is an essential part of life for most people, but it can be challenging to maintain in a relationship when one or both partners have experienced trauma. Research suggests that about 80% of...
Partners play an essential role in supporting a trauma-affected veteran's physical and mental well-being. When it comes to sexual and relational contexts, partners need to be aware of their own...
Relationships between individuals who have experienced traumatic events can be particularly vulnerable to negative consequences due to the impact that such experiences may have on the individuals'...
In the context of military service, moral injury refers to the negative psychological impact caused by participating in acts that conflict with one's deeply held beliefs and values. Such experiences...
I will be discussing how partners can interpret and manage emotional detachment in soldiers who have developed hypervigilance as a survival strategy. This is a common issue that many couples face,...