Sexual interactions can play an important role in supporting emotional integration and recovery after experiencing trauma. Traumatic experiences can often lead to feelings of disconnection,...
Veterans often experience physical pain, injuries, and trauma during military service that can lead to serious consequences for their health and well-being upon returning home. These experiences may...
Soldiers often experience stressful situations that can affect their mental health. Intense combat experiences can lead to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which may include...
The question at hand is how veterans can deal with their conflicting feelings about safety and risk when it comes to sexual intimacy. Veterans often have difficulty opening up emotionally because...
How do partners reconstruct sexual identity and relational meaning following prolonged exposure to danger, trauma, or ethical dilemmas? In this article, I will explain how partners can overcome...
Rebuilding Emotional Intimacy After Wartime Functioning
Emotional intimacy is an important part of romantic relationships, but it can be difficult to rebuild after a period of emotional shutdown...
Partnership Challenges When Soldiers Return Home From Deployment
Soldiers face many challenges when returning home after deployment. One of the most significant difficulties is readjusting to...
Sexual coercion is a common occurrence among military personnel and has been shown to negatively impact their interpersonal relationships. Experiences of sexual coercion can lead to feelings of...
Coercive sexual experiences are defined as unwanted acts that force an individual into sexual situations against their will. These experiences can take many forms including physical violence, verbal...
Sexual communication is an essential component of building trust between partners who have experienced trauma together. It helps couples to feel safe and secure, and can create a sense of emotional...