by Hadley Mitchell | Oct 1, 2023 | Connection, Intimacy, Relationships
At Map Psychology Solutions, our therapists have worked with hundrerds of couples and know what it takes to make love last and relationships thrive. Whether you are starting a new relationship or in a longterm one, the below list of tips can help you build a...
by Hadley Mitchell | Sep 1, 2023 | Communication, Connection, Intimacy, Relationships
At Map Psychology Solutions, our therapists are trained and experienced in working with clients in non-traditional and open relationships such as, polyamory or swinging. People gravitate towards open relationships for many reasons – to experience more love &...
by Tiffany Smith | Aug 1, 2023 | Conflict Management, Relationships
Many of the couples we work with have concerns over their communication patterns. They report feeling unheard, misunderstood, and lost in how to resolve their most common arguments. For these couples we find this Parallel Processing exercise very beneficial. This...
by Hadley Mitchell | Jul 1, 2023 | Relationships
This blog post outlines 20 important elements of long-term happy and healthy relationships. We refer to these elements as green flags, which are associated with physical and mental wellbeing. For each green flag below, reflect on: What is my general / overall...
by Hadley Mitchell | Jun 1, 2023 | Communication, Connection, Relationships
Make a vision together on the future you want for your relationship. You can get creative/artsy or simply write your vision down. Such a vision represents an overall view, one that fills you with excitement and passion. Start by asking yourself: What do you yearn for...
by Hadley Mitchell | May 1, 2023 | Conflict Management, Relationships
When couples are in a state of emotionally heightened conflict, they cannot access the part of their brain (the frontal lobe) that can communicate effectively and problem solve. A healthy conflict management tool is calling a time-out. This time-out tool helps couples...
