by Hadley Mitchell | Apr 1, 2023 | Intimacy, Relationships
Healthy long-term relationships take work and effort, long after the move-in date or the exchanging of vows. Intimacy in long-term relationships is a combination of physical, emotional, mental & spiritual closeness and connection that you develop with your...
by Hadley Mitchell | Mar 1, 2023 | Communication, Connection, Relationships
Just as you get an oil change for your car & service your furnace, relationships take the same “appointments & servicing.” We often recommend that couples do a weekly relationship check-in. In a check-in couples have space to share needs, wants, feelings,...
by Hadley Mitchell | Feb 1, 2023 | Conflict Management, Connection, Relationships
Trust is the state that occurs when you know that your partner acts and thinks to maximize your best interest and what is of benefit to you, not just your partner’s own interests and benefits. In other words, this means: My partner has my back. My partner is there for...
by Hadley Mitchell | Dec 1, 2022 | Conflict Management, Relationships
Betrayal is one of the hardest emotions to experience. It lingers, it’s heavy, it changes the way you see several aspects of life, and it’s deeply painful. At Map Psychology Solutions, our therapists have helped many couples process and heal from affair betrayal. We...
by Hadley Mitchell | Nov 1, 2022 | Connection, Relationships
You’ve likely heard the saying, “relationships take work.” While this is certainly true, here are some helpful and simple tips to make the “work” feel easier over a lifetime of love. 1. Be Vulnerable At the basis of human connection is vulnerability. Be brave through...
by Hadley Mitchell | Oct 1, 2022 | Pre-marital Counselling, Relationships
At Map Psychology Solutions we have a pre-marital counselling program that is 6-10 sessions. We work with you and your partner to tailor the program to your individual interests and relationship needs. Below are the top 4 benefits couples experience from doing...