The traumatic events that people experience can cause significant changes in their lives. Some people may become unstable after experiencing trauma, making it difficult to maintain healthy...
Traumatic experiences have been shown to impact various aspects of one's life, including their ability to trust others, experience sexual satisfaction, and emotionally connect with partners. This...
After experiencing traumatic events that have shaken one's sense of self and relationship to others, many people go through a process of reconstructing their sexual and relational identities. This...
Partners play an important role in helping military members cope with their stressors and maintaining emotional connection despite their tendencies towards compartmentalization and selective...
Veterans returning from war often experience an upheaval in their personal lives due to the effects of combat trauma. Moral injury, which occurs when someone does something they believe is morally...
How does exposure to life-threatening situations shape soldiers' capacity for empathy within intimate relationships?
Life-threatening experiences can have a profound impact on individuals, shaping...
One might imagine that veterans returning home after deployment would be excited to reconnect with loved ones, eager to share stories of their adventures abroad.
Many combat veterans struggle with...
What are some common long-term sexual consequences that can result from traumatic events such as abuse, assault, or chronic stress?
One potential consequence is decreased libido or interest in...
Emotional volatility is a common symptom of traumatic experiences such as abuse, assault, neglect, war, and natural disasters. When an individual has been exposed to these types of events, they may...
The emotional compression that is experienced during deployment can have lasting effects on soldiers' openness in personal conversations upon their return home. Deployment often involves a range of...