Those conversations are extremely vivid in my mind some 40+ years later. They haunt me. Investigating reconstrual, final conversations, and posttraumatic growth in a military context

Abstract: Despite notable stressors associated with military service, research on end-of-life (EOL) communication in this context remains scarce. We situate this study in the …

Psychological well-being among West Point cadets: The role of emotion beliefs and emotional integration

Abstract: Cadets at the United States Military Academy face challenges that evoke negative emotions, threatening their psychological well-being. Emotional integration–having an …

Bolstering military couple relational resilience through savoring: Applying the theory of resilience and relational load

Abstract: Military couples face unique challenges that have the potential to strain their romantic relationships, including the extended rigors of deployment. Using the theory of …

Building emotional self-awareness teletherapy in civilians and service members with mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To explore the early efficacy of Building Emotional Self-awareness Teletherapy (BEST) at reducing alexithymia and improving emotional functioning in Civilians …

Veterans regaining control; preliminary effects of inpatient dialectical behavior therapy based PTSD treatment

Abstract: Introduction: Trauma-focused therapy (TFT) is highly effective in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, there is some evidence that TFT is less effective in …

A randomized controlled trial of an online dialectical behavior therapy skills intervention for war-related distress

Abstract: Objective: Living in war-afflicted regions involves long-term detrimental consequences for emotional well-being. Given the prevalence of ongoing conflicts worldwide, …

Effects of the after deployment adaptive parenting tools intervention on social functioning in Veterans and their partners: A pilot study

Abstract: Deployment-related PTSD can negatively impact social functioning in veteran families. Individualized PTSD-focused therapy does not consistently lead to improved social …

Emotion regulation and coping in active military personnel: A systematic review

Abstract: Emotions significantly impact decision-making, teamwork, stress management, and resilience in high-pressure occupations such as the military, emergency services and …

Negative posttraumatic cognitions and cognitive emotion regulation strategies as predictors of PTSD symptom change during an intensive outpatient program for PTSD

Abstract: Negative posttraumatic cognitions (NPCs) and cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies have both been proposed as predictors of change in evidence-based cognitive …

A preliminary analysis of psychological strengths: Service members' well-being post-deployment

Abstract: Deployments are stressful for both service members and their families. To promote the overall health and welfare of those impacted by military deployment, it is important …

Self-compassion, mindfulness, and emotion regulation predict multiple dimensions of quality of life in US post-9/11 Veterans

Abstract: PURPOSE: Quality of life (QoL), defined by satisfaction, capacity for activities, and functional role performance, is an outcome of interest for both medical and …

Veterans’ perspectives on two transdiagnostic group workshops to improve military to civilian reintegration: A comparative thematic analysis

Abstract: Veterans deployed in the post-9/11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn) face a multitude of challenges reintegrating …