How do injured soldiers renegotiate identity following bodily changes?
Injured soldiers have to face many challenges when they return home from war. One challenge is the physical change caused by...
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: Sexuality and identity renegotiation after injury: a soldiers journey
Exposure to extreme stress can have a profound impact on an individual's life. It is no different for soldiers who are exposed to the constant threat of death, violence, and danger during their...
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: Soldier companionship & stress: how extreme pressure impacts relationships.
Veterans who have experienced traumatic events during their military service may find it difficult to form close relationships and experience vulnerability due to fear of being hurt or rejected. This...
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: How military trauma impacts veterans' relationships and intimacy
Reintegration Challenges for Soldiers
Soldiers who have been deployed to combat zones face unique challenges upon returning home. One of these challenges is reintegrating into civilian life after...
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: Reintegrating into civilian life: common causes of emotional distance after deployment
Society has various myths surrounding military veterans that may influence their willingness to display vulnerability in intimate relationships. These myths can include the belief that they are...
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: Couples counseling tips for military veterans | how can we cope with trauma effectively?
During warfare, soldiers are often exposed to extreme conditions that may result in various types of physical injuries which can have a profound impact on their psychological health and well-being,...
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: The impact of combat wounds on sexuality, intimacy and relationships: understanding challenges faced by soldiers.
Introductory Information
Soldiers face unique challenges when it comes to intimacy and romantic relationships. They may find themselves struggling to balance their desire for closeness and...
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: Soldiers struggle to balance romance and trauma how to navigate conflicting desires
The integration of heightened threat awareness into everyday life can be difficult for those who have served in military combat roles. Deployments to war zones expose service members to situations...
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: A guide to reintegrating heightened threat awareness into civilian life after military deployment
Partners who are close to their veteran friends often find themselves caught in an emotional whirlwind of conflicting feelings as they try to navigate the ups and downs of their loved ones' military...
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: How military veterans emotional rollercoaster affects relationships & what you can do to help
Sexual identity is an important part of who we are as individuals. It encompasses our sense of self, our beliefs, values, and behaviors related to gender and sexuality. For soldiers, this can be...
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: Sexual identity and relationships for soldiers after traumatic events