Hypervigilance is a state of heightened awareness that individuals can experience when they feel threatened or under stress. It involves being highly attuned to one's surroundings and paying close...
Sexual intimacy has been shown to have many benefits for individuals who have experienced trauma, including helping them feel more connected to their partners and reducing feelings of isolation,...
Relationship Strategies to Recalibrate After Trauma
When traumatic events disrupt an existing relationship between partners, it can be challenging for both parties to move forward and rebuild...
Moral injury refers to the profound psychological damage that soldiers experience from witnessing or participating in acts that violate their moral code or values, such as killing civilians, harming...
Trauma-related memory fragmentation is an issue that can interfere with both narrative sharing and emotional bonding. It occurs when individuals experience a traumatic event and their brain stores...
Partner Support for Sexual Dysfunction Recovery after Combat Trauma
Sexual dysfunction is a common issue experienced by many individuals who have been through traumatic events such as military...
Sexual coercion refers to unwanted or forced sexual contact between individuals. This can include rape, forced kisses, touching without consent, and nonconsensual acts. Such behavior can have...
Psychological Mechanisms to Restore Sexual Confidence After Trauma
Sexual confidence is an essential aspect of mental wellbeing. It involves having a positive attitude towards one's body, sexual...
War is a traumatic event that can cause significant changes to an individual's emotional and physical state. These changes may include PTSD, depression, anxiety, or physical injuries. When a veteran...
Traumatic experiences can have a significant impact on an individual's trust, availability, and intimacy levels in their romantic and/or sexual relationships. According to researchers, these...