When it comes to partnering with someone who has experienced traumatic events that have left them with inconsistent emotional responses, it can be challenging to maintain trust and engagement. This...
When individuals experience traumatic events, they may struggle to understand their feelings and express themselves, including in romantic and sexual relationships. This difficulty can stem from...
Traumatic events can have a lasting impact on an individual's mental health, causing them to experience feelings such as fear, anxiety, and depression. One group that is particularly susceptible to...
Emotions play an important role in interpersonal communication between individuals, particularly when it comes to maintaining healthy romantic relationships.
For military veterans who have...
Anticipating Trauma and Operational Danger Shape Intimacy and Sexual Decision Making
When a person is involved in dangerous work, their mindset shifts to focus on survival and safety rather than...
Veterans returning from war often experience trauma that can affect their mental health and relationships. One such effect is moral injury, which occurs when an individual feels guilty for...
The effect of mass trauma can be devastating and far-reaching, but it is not limited to physical injuries alone. It also has a profound impact on how individuals perceive and experience love and...
The question of how gender identity and expression interact with the processes of negotiating relationships, expressing emotions, and experiencing sexual intimacy is an important one for military...
The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of repeated exposure to danger on long-term attachment and intimacy patterns. Research has shown that individuals who have experienced multiple...
Effects of Repeated Trauma and Separation on Attachment and Emotional Regulation
Repeated trauma can have significant impacts on children's ability to form secure attachments with their caregivers...