Stolen Trauma: Why Some Veterans Elaborate their Psychological Experience of Military Service

Abstract: The embellishment of a warrior biography has a long history but examples of veteran elaboration of traumatic experience have become increasingly apparent. Although …

Narrating embodied experience: sharing stories of trauma and recovery

Abstract: In this paper, we explore our use of a dialogical storytelling approach to alleviate some of the tensions involved in researching another person's embodied experience. …

The Combat Veteran Paradox: Paradoxes and Dilemmas Encountered With Reintegrating Combat Veterans and the Agencies That Support Them

Abstract: The combat veteran paradox proposes that most changes individuals experience resulting from combat exposure are normal, and not indicative of a mental health disorder. …

Music in theatre and post-deployment: re-evaluating the therapeutic benefits of sound

Abstract: Music has played an important role in the lives of twentieth-century combatants, but recent technologies such as MP3 players are now ubiquitous, rendering music more …

Early Interventions for Trauma: Proceedings from symposia held on 25 November 2014 and 8 January 2015

Abstract: The high incidence of traumatic exposure and the negative consequences for survivors and society highlight the need for effective and appropriate early interventions. …

Genitourniary Trauma in the Military: Impact, Prevention, and Recommendations

Abstract: During the recent conflicts in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn, the increased reliance on dismounted patrols and frequent exposure to …

Trauma Among Justice-Involved Veterans

Abstract: This report examines the challenges faced by justice-involved veterans and their experience of trauma. Using 153 consecutive admissions to veteran-specific jail …

The Lifelong Struggle of Finnish World War II Veterans

Abstract: In many countries veterans from World War II are growing old. Research has shown that war experiences continue to impact those who have been involved in war for a long …

Narrative Transformation Among Military Personnel on an Adventurous Training and Sport Course

Abstract: In the wake of recent wars, some military personnel face considerable physical and mental health problems. In this article I explore the effects of an adapted sport and …

Multi-Component Yoga Breath Program for Vietnam Veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract: Objective: It is appropriate to acknowledge that despite treatment, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) continually debilitates many Vietnam veterans. Although …

Exploring the Impact of Deployment to Iraq on Relationships

Abstract: Little is known about the impact of deployment on romantic relationships among United Kingdom (U.K.) military personnel. This study analyzed a self-report questionnaire …

Military Deployment, Masculinity and Trauma: Reviewing the Connections

Abstract: This article reviews the literature on deployment trauma and examines the limitations of conventional understandings of trauma as they relate to veterans' experiences. …