Relational and Emotional Strategies for Long-Term Stability When Trauma Has Reshaped Attachment Styles
Trauma can have a significant impact on how individuals form and sustain romantic...
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: Navigating relationship trauma: the power of communication and emotional intimacy.
The integration of military lessons into civilian romantic partnerships can be challenging for many reasons. Veterans often face unique relationship difficulties that require special attention and...
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: A guide to overcoming military lesson challenges in civilian relationships
Overview of sexual coercion
Sexual coercion refers to nonconsensual sexual acts, including touching, kissing, penetration, or exhibitionism. It can occur between strangers, acquaintances, spouses,...
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: Sexual coercion: its prevalence, impacts on womens health, and implications for military culture
Many couples experience different levels of stress response to traumatic events in their lives, leading to differences in how they cope with trauma. This can cause tension and conflict in their...
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: Strategies for managing relational asymmetry caused by differing trauma responses and sexual needs
How do soldiers cope with relational ambivalence when intimacy evokes trauma-related physiological or emotional responses?
Soldiers may experience relational ambivalence during intimate moments...
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: How soldiers can cope with traumarelated emotions during intimate moments: breathing exercises and more
How do gender differences in sexual psychology shape responses to stress, trauma, and moral dilemmas in military environments?
The experience of stress, trauma, and moral dilemmas can be...
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: Gender differences in military experiences: exploring their impact on sexual psychology and stress responses
There are many ways in which people can react to danger.
Some may become more cautious and avoid risky situations, while others may take action to protect themselves. This can also apply to sexual...
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: How anticipating danger can affect sexual behavior, relationship decisionmaking, and emotional prioritization
Trauma-Induced Dysregulation and Sexual Expression
Traumatic experiences can lead to changes in sexual behavior and intimacy, including reduced desire, decreased responsiveness, and difficulty...
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: Traumainduced dysregulation impacts sexual expression & intimacy: understanding symptoms & treatment options
Traumatic experiences can have lasting effects on an individual's ability to form healthy and fulfilling relationships. The trauma response can disrupt one's sense of safety and trust in others,...
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: How does trauma affect perceived emotional availability, trust, & romantic responsiveness?
What is relational ambivalence?
Relational ambivalence refers to mixed feelings towards close romantic partners, friends, family members, work colleagues, and social groups. It is common among...
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: Relationship ambivalence: how to manage mixed feelings with loved ones after military service