Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Couples Therapy01:26

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals in intimate relationships address conflicts, improve communication, and foster healthier dynamics. It is appropriate for couples at various stages, including those who are dating, married, or in long-term partnerships, and aims to support partners in navigating their unique relational challenges.
Core Principles and Techniques
Couples therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral principles to identify and modify negative...
Dissociative Disorders01:27

Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative disorders represent complex psychological conditions characterized by disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. These disruptions cause individuals to experience a disconnection from their thoughts, emotions, and memories. The phenomenon is not merely an occasional lapse in attention but a profound alteration in mental functioning that can severely impact daily life.
Dissociative Fugue
A hallmark feature of dissociative disorders is the dissociative fugue...
Relationship Growth01:27

Relationship Growth

Interpersonal relationships progress through stages, beginning with awareness and moving toward mutuality, where emotional connections deepen. While many relationships remain at moderate levels of mutuality, deeper connections form through self-disclosure, trust, and interdependence.Self-DisclosureSelf-disclosure involves revealing personal information, starting with surface-level details and gradually progressing to more intimate content. As trust grows, individuals feel more comfortable...
Ending Relationships01:28

Ending Relationships

The dissolution of intimate relationships presents complex emotional and psychological challenges, particularly when emotional bonds are strong, the relationship is long-standing, and perceived alternatives are limited. This distress often intensifies in romantic breakups, where the initiator may experience greater turmoil than the rejected partner. Contributing factors include residual attachment, guilt over causing pain, and uncertainty about how to manage the situation. The stress is further...
Dissociative Identity Disorder01:30

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously termed multiple personality disorder, is a complex psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states. Each identity exhibits unique patterns of behavior, voice, and mannerisms and may possess separate memories and emotional responses. The alternating control between identities can result in memory gaps and challenges in recalling daily activities, often exacerbating the individual's...
Theory of Romantic Attachment in Adulthood03:34

Theory of Romantic Attachment in Adulthood

Attachment is a long-standing connection or bond with others. While Attachment Theory was conceived in developmental psychology to describe infant-caregiver bonding, it's been extended into adulthood to include romantic relationships.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evolution to complex karyotype disease in mono-allelic <i>TP53</i>-mutated myelodysplastic syndrome/acute myeloid leukemia: a cohort study.

Haematologica·2026
Same author

Trauma symptoms predict student course experiences: Undergraduate PTSS and learning about trauma-related content.

Journal of American college health : J of ACH·2026
Same author

A Relationship-Centered Model of Supporting Exit From Commercial Sexual Exploitation.

Violence against women·2025
Same author

Examining Correlates of Child Abuse with Adult Attachment and Sexual Satisfaction Among Adults.

Journal of child sexual abuse·2025
Same author

Improved outcomes of acute lymphoblastic leukemia after allogeneic blood or marrow transplantation with highdose post-transplantation cyclophosphamide in the era of more effective pre-transplant therapy.

Haematologica·2025
Same author

Key Performance Indicators for College American Football Starters: An Exploratory Study.

Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology·2025
Same journal

Understanding Power Dynamics of Latter-Day Saint Marriages in the United States.

Journal of marital and family therapy·2026
Same journal

Enhancing Relationship Functioning and Relationship Deployment Readiness: Dyadic Changes Through the Adventures in Marriage (AIM) Program Among Military Couples.

Journal of marital and family therapy·2026
Same journal

RETRACTION: Superwoman Schema and Relationship Satisfaction Among Black Women in the United States: The Mediating Role of Relationship Attachment.

Journal of marital and family therapy·2026
Same journal

Does Acceptance of the Relational Reframe Predict Adolescent Depression and Suicidal Ideation Outcomes?

Journal of marital and family therapy·2026
Same journal

Is the House You Were Born in Your Destiny? Exploring the Dynamics of Family-of-Origin Experiences, Dysfunctional Relationship Beliefs, and Marital Satisfaction.

Journal of marital and family therapy·2026
Same journal

Introduction to the Special Issue on Emerging Trends of Systemic Family Therapy Around the World.

Journal of marital and family therapy·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 31, 2026

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

Trauma and couples: mechanisms in dyadic functioning.

Stacey Blalock Henry1, Douglas B Smith, Kristy L Archuleta

  • 1Kansas State University, Manhattan, USA.

Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
|July 13, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Trauma

More Related Videos

Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury
05:30

Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: August 5, 2014

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury
03:56

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: December 16, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 31, 2026

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury
05:30

Controlled Cortical Impact Model for Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: August 5, 2014

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury
03:56

Assessing Dominant-Submissive Behavior in Adult Rats Following Traumatic Brain Injury

Published on: December 16, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Family Studies

Background:

  • Traditional trauma research often overlooks effects on victims' families.
  • Recent focus includes impacts on spouses, children, and helpers of survivors.
  • Understanding interpersonal dynamics in couples with trauma history is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify mechanisms affecting couple functioning after trauma exposure.
  • To explore the experiences of individuals in relationships with a trauma history.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative interviews with 17 individuals.
  • Mixed-methodology approach within a larger study.
  • Thematic coding to identify key interpersonal mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Identified themes: relationship roles, boundaries, intimacy, triggers, coping.
  • Mechanisms influencing couple's interpersonal functioning were elucidated.
  • Data highlights the complex interplay of trauma on relationships.

Conclusions:

  • Trauma significantly impacts couple's interpersonal functioning.
  • Clinical interventions should address relationship dynamics and coping strategies.
  • Further research is needed on family-level trauma impacts.