• Author: Kayla C. Knopp
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Discrepancies in perceptions of PTSD symptoms among Veteran couples: links to poorer relationship and individual functioning

Abstract: Veteran and intimate partner perceptions of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may differ, and little is known about how agreement or disagreement on symptom severity …

Examining the impact of brief couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder treatments on anger and psychological aggression in Veterans and their partners

Abstract: Anger can adversely impact functioning in veterans. Psychological aggression, which is related to but distinct from anger, is particularly detrimental to veterans' mental …

A pilot of couple HOPES within the U.S. Veterans Affairs Healthcare System: PTSD and relationship outcomes in veteran couples

Abstract: Conjoint interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) offer an opportunity to target symptoms' broader social impact, including couples' relationship …

MDMA-assisted brief cognitive behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD: Study protocol for a pilot study

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts both individual and relational functioning. Veteran couples are at increased risk of relationship distress due to …

Examining Veterans' preferences for how to deliver couples-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: Home-based telehealth or in-person?

Abstract: Understanding the modality by which veterans prefer to receive couples-based posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment (i.e., home-based telehealth, in-person) may …

An examination of relationship satisfaction as a predictor of outcomes of brief couple therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: The pretreatment quality of intimate relationships can promote or interfere with couple therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment response. We tested …

The role of Veterans' PTSD symptoms in Veteran couples' insomnia

Abstract: Insomnia contributes to individual mental and physical health and relationship well-being. Veterans' PTSD symptoms are associated with their own insomnia. However, …

Interpersonal Trauma Histories and Relationship Functioning Among LGB Veteran Couples Seeking PTSD Treatment

Abstract: Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) Veterans report greater emotional distress, trauma exposure, and PTSD rates than both LGB civilians and non-LGB Veterans. Traumatic …

VA family service access and utilization in a national sample of veterans

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Relationship and family difficulties are common experiences for military veterans, who are able to access family services (i.e., …