{"id":21466,"date":"2025-04-01T20:33:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=21466"},"modified":"2025-04-01T20:33:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T20:33:58","slug":"new-study-unveils-how-ptsd-symptoms-sabotage-couple-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/new-study-unveils-how-ptsd-symptoms-sabotage-couple-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Unveils How PTSD Symptoms Sabotage Couple Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">A new Penn State study uncovers the role of PTSD and fear of emotions in disrupting communication between romantic partners, highlighting the need for integrated treatment approaches.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can severely disrupt communication and issue resolution in romantic relationships, according to new research led by a team at Penn State University. The study identifies fear of emotions as a critical factor contributing to these difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conducted by Steffany Fredman, an associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State, and her colleagues, the study analyzed data from 64 opposite-sex couples who had both experienced traumatic events. The researchers focused on the participants&#8217; PTSD symptoms, their fear of strong emotions and their communication patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0005796724001931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">published<\/a> in the journal Behaviour Research and Therapy, revealed that individuals with higher levels of PTSD symptoms also had a greater fear of their emotions, leading to less constructive and more unproductive communication with their partners. This discovery sheds light on why individuals with PTSD often struggle with interpersonal relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIn this study, we were trying to understand why people with PTSD symptoms have trouble resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners,\u201d Fredman said in a news release. \u201cGenerally speaking, people with PTSD view themselves and other people negatively, and the resulting mistrust, anger, avoidance, withdrawal and emotional numbing put strain on their romantic relationships. Experiencing your feelings, trusting people and connecting with others are all important ingredients for healing from PTSD.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fredman emphasized that PTSD can create a vicious cycle. Symptoms such as aggression, avoidance, withdrawal and emotional numbing can strain relationships, which in turn can maintain PTSD symptoms. This cycle continues unless effective interventions are applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To address this, Fredman has co-developed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guilford.com\/books\/Cognitive-Behavioral-Conjoint-Therapy-for-PTSD\/Monson-Fredman\/9781462505531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">couple-based treatments for PTSD<\/a> aimed at breaking this cycle. With strong emotions often acting as trauma triggers, people with PTSD might perceive emotionally charged interactions in their romantic relationships as threatening, prompting them to engage in behaviors like aggression or withdrawal to neutralize the threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study involved interviewing participants about their PTSD symptoms and emotional fears and examining their communication styles. The researchers found that those with higher PTSD symptoms were more likely to fear their emotions and engage in unproductive communication patterns like demand\/withdraw interactions. In these interactions, one partner demands attention while the other withdraws, exacerbating conflict and leaving issues unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen we only looked at PTSD symptoms and communication without considering a person\u2019s fear of their emotions, there were relatively few direct connections we could identify,\u201d Fredman added. \u201cWhen we looked at the connections between PTSD symptoms and fear of emotions and then examined the connections between fear of emotions and communication styles, the connections became clear. This suggests that fear of emotions is an important influence on the communication style of couples where one or both people have PTSD symptoms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This finding has significant implications for treatment. Fredman pointed out that understanding the fears associated with emotions could enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0005789422001277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Previous research<\/a> by Fredman and her colleagues showed that couple therapy could reduce PTSD symptoms and improve communication within a single weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOther research we conducted has shown that couple therapy can effectively reduce PTSD symptoms and improve relationship communication, even in just a single weekend,\u201d Fredman added. \u201cThis latest study reveals more nuance about how PTSD symptoms, fear of emotions and communication difficulties are connected and why they should be treated at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psu.edu\/news\/health-and-human-development\/story\/ptsd-can-undermine-healthy-couple-communication-when-people-fear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">The Pennsylvania State University<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can severely disrupt communication and issue resolution in romantic relationships, according to new research led by a team at Penn State University. 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