Coping with Numinous Narratives in Combat Trauma (CONNECT) Lab

 Our research lab is dedicated to exploring the complex interplay between moral injury, PTSD, and spirituality particularly within U.S. military veteran populations. We aim to elucidate the psychological distinctions between individuals with moral injury and those with PTSD, hypothesizing that the numinous - sixth personality trait-, predicts distress resulting from traumatic experiences. Currently, we are in the process of obtaining IRB approval for our study and will provide additional links to a 30-minute survey for participants once approval is secured. The CONNECT Lab is be led by Jesse Fox, PhD (Principal Investigator), in partnership with Ralph Piedmont, PhD (Co-Investigator) from the Center for Professional Studies and Trinideé Mercado(Co-Investigator) from Stetson University.