Researchers have been studying how trauma can impact people's ability to form and maintain healthy romantic relationships. In particular, they are interested in understanding how veterans who have...
I will explore the various strategies that can be used to promote relational recalibration following deployment, repeated stress, or trauma exposure. Relationships are an essential aspect of human...
Emotional attunement refers to the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to another person's emotions. It is an essential aspect of healthy relationships, particularly for individuals who...
Partners can develop the emotional literacy needed to support trauma-affected loved ones without losing themselves in the process through various means such as actively listening to their partner's...
There has been an increasing interest in understanding the role that sexual expression and reconnection can play in post-traumatic healing. This is due to research showing that individuals who have...
Partners can be frustrated if their significant others become distant or unavailable while recovering from military trauma.
Understanding why this occurs and learning how to cope will help both...
What is Trauma?
Trauma refers to an experience that causes significant mental and physical stress and can result in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if left untreated. It can be caused by...
Relational recovery is an important process that can help individuals cope with traumatic experiences such as trauma or loss. In high-risk contexts, this process becomes even more critical, but it...
The emotional significance of sexuality changes dramatically during trauma recovery when it is used intentionally as a grounding technique. For many individuals, sexuality can be a powerful source of...
Relational Touch refers to physical contact between individuals that goes beyond mere physical pleasure or sensual gratification. It involves an emotional connection, which can create a feeling of...