People who have experienced traumatic events often find it difficult to trust others and form meaningful connections. Trauma can cause them to become guarded and hesitant in their approach towards...
Desire is influenced by many factors including the interplay between physical cues and emotional feelings. When individuals experience trauma or difficulty responding to their partner's sexual...
How can post-deployment romantic connections facilitate psychological recovery?
The term "post-deployment" refers to the time after military service members return from deployment. Romantic...
Transformations in Couple Recovery
As a therapist specializing in trauma healing and intimate relationships, I have worked with many partners dealing with the aftermath of combat injuries and...
In this paper, I will explore how relational rituals can be used to buffer the negative effects of operational stress, trauma, and identity-related pressures. Relational rituals are defined as "a set...
How do partners encourage soldiers to engage in emotional healing without feeling pressured or overwhelmed?
Before going into detail about how to encourage soldiers to engage in emotional healing,...
One of the most important aspects of human life is our emotional well-being, which can be influenced by various factors such as traumatic experiences. Moral injury is one such factor that refers to a...
Sexual intimacy is often considered an important part of human relationships, but its role in mental health and post-traumatic recovery has received less attention. This article explores how sexual...
Sexual self-expression can be a powerful way to regain control over one's sense of self after experiencing traumatic events. When someone has been through a traumatic experience, they may feel like...
How can healthcare systems improve the identification and support of sexual violence survivors who present with physical injuries but do not disclose their trauma immediately?
Survivors of sexual...