Moral injury is a concept that has been recognized as an important factor in understanding how people respond to trauma and adversity. It refers to the psychological damage caused by betrayal or harm...
The question of how soldiers internalize emotional avoidance practices developed during service is an important one for those who have served in combat or high-stress environments. These individuals...
The relational tensions that arise between soldiers who have experienced traumatic events during military service may affect their ability to maintain healthy and satisfying interpersonal...
Adapting Relational Rituals for Trauma-Induced Changes
Relationships are an integral part of human life. They provide us with love, support, companionship, and intimacy.
Traumatic events can...
There are many factors that can influence a person's ability to be vulnerable in romantic situations, but one factor that has been found to play a significant role is repeated exposure to danger....
Chronic exposure to danger can lead to an alteration in the way individuals prioritize their emotional and sexual needs. Research has shown that people who are constantly exposed to stressful...
Veterans face unique challenges when it comes to their sexual desires and relational satisfaction due to their past traumatic experiences. Trauma can affect how they view themselves, others, and...
When soldiers are under stress from combat or training, they may experience hyperarousal or emotional numbing which can make it difficult to communicate effectively in their personal lives. This can...
The partner's fear of triggering traumatic memories can have profound effects on their sexual behavior, communication, and emotional spontaneity. This fear can manifest itself in various ways that...
Traumatic experiences can affect how people interpret each other's emotions
Traumatic experiences such as abuse, neglect, violence, or betrayal can cause individuals to develop coping mechanisms...