Trauma refers to an extremely stressful event that has a significant impact on a person's mental health, emotional wellbeing, physical safety, and/or social functioning. It can include events such as...
How do couples navigate relational ambiguity when trauma alters veterans' emotional timing, pacing, and responsiveness?
Relationship challenges are common among Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress...
A person who experiences physical changes due to trauma may face various psychological challenges that can affect their intimate life. These challenges include difficulty with self-esteem, body image...
I will discuss how exposure to death or injury can impact sexual desire, satisfaction, and intimacy. It is believed that experiencing loss or suffering from a traumatic event can have far-reaching...
Sexual dysfunction is an umbrella term for a wide range of physical, psychological, and emotional difficulties that can make it difficult for people to have satisfying sexual encounters. These...
Many people experience significant traumatic events during their lifetime, such as abuse, violence, loss, accidents, natural disasters, or war. These events can have lasting effects on an...
Relationship sustainability is an essential component to consider during times of stress and crisis. Traumatic events can be detrimental to one's health, causing them to experience physical pain,...
Traumatic experiences can lead to a state of heightened alertness known as hypervigilance that can disrupt the ability for individuals to engage in healthy sexual encounters. Hypervigilance refers to...
Emotions are fundamental to human existence and play an important role in shaping our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions with others. When it comes to romantic relationships, emotions can be...
When it comes to intimate relationships and their sexual components, such as hugging, kissing, holding hands, cuddling, and making love, veterans who have experienced traumatic events often struggle...