How do couples create emotional safety when trauma alters the veteran's tolerance for closeness, noise, light, or sensation?
The impact of combat experiences can alter a person's ability to...
Traumatic experiences can have profound effects on individuals' mental and physical health, including their ability to form and maintain healthy romantic relationships. Hypervigilance is one such...
Trauma and Attachment
Trauma can have a profound impact on an individual's ability to form secure attachments with others. When exposed to traumatic experiences, individuals may develop a sense of...
Ambiguity is an uncomfortable feeling that can arise in relationships where there is a lack of clarity about what is happening between partners. This can be particularly challenging when one partner...
Couples who have experienced traumatic events may find that their sexual relationship has been altered. These changes can affect their ability to connect physically and emotionally, leading to...
Sexual Intimacy After Trauma
The question of whether or not sexual intimacy can be a tool to help people cope with trauma is one that has been debated by professionals for many years. While some...
When we experience traumatic events, it can be difficult to process the emotions that come with them. One common coping mechanism is to withdraw from others, including our partners in an intimate...
When it comes to romantic partnerships, one might imagine that love is always sweet and easy-going, but this is rarely true. Even in strong relationships, there are bound to be moments of stress,...
Couples must work together to maintain sexual satisfaction and emotional cohesion when facing stressors that can impact their relationship. Trauma is an example of a stressor that may lead to sexual...
Trauma is a subjective experience that affects people differently depending on their past experiences, current circumstances, and psychological makeup. Trauma can be physical, psychological, or...