In psychology, the concept of attachment theory is well known for describing how humans form bonds with others based on their caregiving experience during childhood. Attachment styles shape all...
Veterans navigating intimacy can be challenging, especially for those whose partners have experienced secondary trauma from witnessing war's horrors. Veterans must consider how their trauma affects...
Trauma can have significant effects on an individual's ability to express themselves sexually and participate in reciprocal sexual interactions. Traumatic experiences such as physical or emotional...
A pattern of emotional avoidance or suppression can occur when individuals attempt to suppress or ignore their emotions related to past traumatic experiences or current stressors. This can lead to...
Partners who have experienced traumatic events may exhibit sexual or emotional behaviors that can be challenging to interpret for their partner(s) without internalizing blame or relational...
Veterans have been exposed to many life-threatening situations during their time in service. These experiences can impact how they interpret affectionate gestures from others. After experiencing...
Repeated separation can have a significant impact on both attachment and emotional regulation. Separation is when individuals are physically apart from one another for an extended period of time....
Traumatic events can have a profound impact on how individuals perceive themselves and their relationships with others. Specifically, it can cause disruptions in the balance between emotional...
I will explore how military veterans adjust their interpersonal communication patterns after returning from combat duty. Veterans may experience changes in their ability to connect with others...
When navigating relational communication between military personnel who have experienced different levels of trauma and distress during their service, it is essential to understand how they...