The term "emotional labor" refers to the amount of effort and energy that individuals put into managing their emotions and expressing them appropriately in social interactions. This can include tasks...
In the context of romantic or sexual relationships, veterans often experience significant changes in their emotional states and behavior due to the psychological trauma they have experienced during...
When people are about to separate from their loved ones, they often experience feelings of anxiety known as anticipatory anxiety. This anxiety can manifest itself in various ways, including physical...
The topic of this article is the relational adaptations that are effective when veterans oscillate between hyperdependence and withdrawal in intimate contexts. When veterans experience trauma during...
The concept of worldview is an individual's perception of reality that guides their behavior and actions. It includes beliefs about morals, values, religion, spirituality, politics, and social norms....
Trauma can have various effects on individuals, including emotional, physical, and behavioral changes. One such effect is the tendency to withdraw from others, which may be misinterpreted as a lack...
What is Relational Expectation Management?
Relational expectation management refers to the process of establishing, communicating, and negotiating shared understanding between two individuals...
What relational consequences arise when trauma-induced withdrawal is misinterpreted as disinterest?
Most people have heard about withdrawal symptoms associated with substance abuse, but few are...
Anticipating trauma can have various effects on our emotional responsiveness and communication patterns. When faced with an imminent threat, our bodies release stress hormones such as adrenaline and...
Trauma is defined as an emotional response to a terrible event that is so great that it can change how you see yourself, others, and your surroundings. Traumatic events can cause emotional distress,...