Partners can be crucial supporters for trauma-affected veterans as they adjust to civilian life after military service. When a partner is able to help their loved one identify and work through...
I will discuss how a military member's self-concept can be shaped by their experiences of trauma, survival, and reintegration, and how it may impact their sexual identity. These experiences can have...
Sexual health is an important aspect of overall well-being for individuals, particularly when it comes to long-term psychological functioning. Veterans who have experienced trauma during their time...
Soldiers are trained to kill people who threaten their country's safety and security. This training often requires them to disconnect from their emotions so they can perform their duties without...
Veterans may experience traumatic events that can cause emotional scars. These scars are often triggered by intimate moments with their partner. Veterans often report feelings of shame, guilt, and...
The emotional impact of war can take many forms, but one of the most difficult to process is the experience of feeling disconnected from loved ones back home. For soldiers who have been deployed to...
Veterans' Emotional Coping Mechanisms After War
After returning home from war, many veterans face difficulties adjusting to civilian life and integrating back into their communities. They may...
Emotional Intimacy vs Sexual Activity: Psychological Mechanisms that Make It Difficult for Veterans
Veterans returning from active duty often struggle to differentiate between feelings of...
When veterans return home from military service, they may experience difficulties in interpreting ordinary interpersonal interactions and situations as threatening due to their heightened state of...
Partner Support for Emotional Recovery After Demobilization
After returning home from military service, many veterans face significant emotional challenges that can make it difficult to readjust...