We will discuss the internal narratives that assist veterans in integrating sexual desire with trauma-related avoidance behaviors. This involves understanding how traumatic experiences can impact an...
Trauma can cause a veteran to have unpredictable changes in their behavior toward their partner, which can lead to relational consequences that are difficult to navigate. One way this may manifest is...
The relationship between sexual activity and health has been studied extensively, but there is limited research on how military service can impact an individual's sexual self-worth. Military service...
The experience of war can have severe consequences on people's lives, including their ability to form meaningful connections with others.
Soldiers returning from combat may face difficulties...
How do veterans navigate fear, desire, and emotional regulation during sexual encounters?
The question of how veterans negotiate fear, desire, and emotional regulation during sexual encounters is...
Veterans who have experienced war often struggle to rebuild trust after returning home. War can be an extremely traumatic experience that shakes one's faith in others and the world. Veterans may feel...
The purpose of this article is to examine how combat stress impacts sexual decision-making, intimacy, and relationship satisfaction among service members. To do so, we will explore the psychological...
How do couples navigate relational ambiguity when trauma alters the veteran's capacity for sustained attentiveness, presence, and responsiveness?
Relationship dynamics between couples can be...
The psychological impact of combat can have significant effects on an individual's ability to maintain healthy relationships. Service members may experience intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and...
How does exposure to moral or life-threatening stressors influence soldiers' long-term capacity for trust, loyalty, and emotional vulnerability?
Stress is an important factor that affects all...