Soldiers have to face numerous challenges while serving in the military, including living away from their families for extended periods of time and constantly being put in harm's way. This can take a...
Relational Expectations During Reintegration
Reintegration into civilian life can be a challenging process for veterans due to the changes they experience during deployment. One significant change...
Sexual traumas are defined as unwanted sexual experiences that cause emotional distress or physical injury. These may include rape, incest, sexual assault, molestation, harassment, coercion,...
In order to understand how individuals can overcome their difficulties related to sexual self-acceptance after experiencing traumatic events such as combat or deployment, it is important to consider...
One of the most common mental health issues that affect military personnel is post-traumatic stress disorder. This can be caused by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as combat, death,...
Veterans are men and women who have served in military forces for a prolonged time, especially during times of warfare. Many veterans suffer from physical injuries such as gunshot wounds, shrapnel...
How to Address Emotional Uncertainty When Soldiers Return Home from Deployment
Soldiers returning home after deployment may have difficulty readjusting to their previous lives and reconnecting...
Some people who have served in combat zones experience chronic feelings of threat that can affect their relationships with partners upon returning home. This phenomenon is called posttraumatic stress...
Soldiers and Intimacy
In modern militaries around the world, soldiers are trained to become effective killers. They learn how to take lives without hesitation for the sake of their country's...
What relational shifts occur when trauma leads a veteran to seek structure and control in areas that previously felt spontaneous?
When people experience trauma, they often feel out of control....