Articles Tagged With #traumarecovery
THE IMPACT OF DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ON SEXUAL AND ROMANTIC BONDS
There are many ways that shared experiences of danger, hardship, and trust can impact sexual and romantic bonding between individuals. In dangerous situations where people come together to survive,...
HOW TO NAVIGATE RELATIONAL CHALLENGES WHEN ONE PARTNER HAS TRAUMAINDUCED AVOIDANCE.
The relationship between trauma and romantic/sexual experiences is multifaceted. When an individual has experienced traumatic events in their past, they may experience fear, anxiety, panic attacks,...
WHAT MAKES SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS CHALLENGING FOR VETERANS DEALING WITH POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER?
Veterans face many challenges after returning home from active military duty. One challenge is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can cause flashbacks to combat experiences,...
HOW TO MAINTAIN MUTUAL RESPECT WHEN ONE PARTNER HAS GONE THROUGH A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE
One of the biggest challenges that couples face is how to maintain mutual respect when one partner has gone through a traumatic experience that results in emotional regression or withdrawal. Trauma...
SEXUAL INTIMACY STRUGGLES AFTER COMBAT A GUIDE TO RECONSTRUCTION FOR COUPLES
Sexual intimacy is an essential aspect of human life that can be severely disrupted by combat or reassignment. Soldiers who have been away from their partners for extended periods are likely to...
HOW EMOTIONAL INTIMACY CAN HELP INDIVIDUALS RECOVER FROM TRAUMA AND BURNOUT.
Emotional intimacy is an essential factor for individuals who have experienced traumatic events, burnouts, or operational stresses. It can be defined as sharing feelings, thoughts, ideas, and beliefs...
HOW SEXUAL COERCION AFFECTS VICTIMS MENTAL STATE AND RECOVERY PROCESS: A PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
The psychological consequences of sexual coercion are far-reaching and can significantly impact an individual's ability to recover from such an experience. When someone has been forced to participate...
HOW TO REBUILD YOURSELF AFTER MORAL INJURY THROUGH INTIMATE CONNECTIONS
Romantic intimacy refers to an emotional connection between two people that is characterized by mutual affection, trust, respect, support, and care. It involves sharing thoughts, feelings, emotions,...
HOW SEXUAL ADAPTATIONS HELP US SURVIVE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS: FROM WAR ZONES TO NATURAL DISASTERS
Sexual adaptation is an integral part of human evolution and survival. Throughout history, humans have adapted their sexual behavior to cope with various challenges such as separation, trauma, and...