Research has shown that cumulative exposure to danger can affect how individuals prioritize their emotional needs within relationships. Specifically, when faced with repeated instances of danger,...
Veterans may experience changes to their relational norms following traumatic events such as combat experiences. These changes can manifest themselves in various ways, including a decrease in...
Emotional ambivalence refers to feelings that are mixed or contradictory. It can occur when someone feels both positive and negative about an experience, person, object, or situation. This is a...
When it comes to understanding how attachment theory can help explain post-traumatic relational challenges, it's important to consider the role that trauma plays in shaping an individual's ability to...
Touch is an essential aspect of human existence that has profound effects on both physical and emotional wellbeing. Touch is crucial for establishing secure attachments during infancy and early...
The expression of sexual feelings through artistic means has been an essential part of human culture since ancient times. Artists have always explored their desires and fantasies through various...
Experiences of sexual trauma can be devastating for anyone, but for individuals from marginalized communities, they are often compounded by additional factors such as systemic oppression and stigma....
Survivors of traumatic events often struggle to reconcile their intellectual understanding of the impact of their experiences with the emotional reality of their aftermath. Intellectually, they may...
One of the most devastating consequences of sexual assault is the loss of control over one's body, which can persist even after the physical scars have healed. It often leads to feelings of shame,...
Early relational disappointments can have significant impacts on an individual's resilience, vulnerability management, and relational risk-taking later in life. These experiences may cause...