Trapped Between War and HomeVeterans may physically return home but mentally remain trapped in battlefield memories.Cognitive immobility deepens the invisible wounds of war for returning soldiers.Awareness of cognitive immobility is crucial in pre- and post-deployment care.
Countering Cognitive ImmobilityMajor life changes can trigger cognitive immobility, making individuals feel stuck in past experiences. Building connections helps alleviate these feelings.
Why Some Identities StayCognitive immobility reveals how trauma shapes identity, particularly for those with refugee backgrounds.Success does not erase past hardships, emphasizing the importance of past experiences in shaping one’s identity.
Countering Cognitive ImmobilityMajor life changes can trigger cognitive immobility, making individuals feel stuck in past experiences. Building connections helps alleviate these feelings.
Why Some Identities StayCognitive immobility reveals how trauma shapes identity, particularly for those with refugee backgrounds.Success does not erase past hardships, emphasizing the importance of past experiences in shaping one’s identity.