Rovena Magidin
Apache Wedding Blessing
In preparing for my wedding, I found inspiration in an Apache wedding blessing that captures the heart of couples therapy
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Relationship Corner
Expert Relationship Advice
Individual and Couples Counselling in Calgary
Rovena Magidin
Oct 63 min read
Active Constructive Responding
The goal is to truly engage with your partner’s good news in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
Rovena Magidin
Apr 83 min read
Antidote to Resentment
Forgiveness = give yourself your life back. Reclaim a life filled with meaning and joy, not consumed by bitterness and anger.
Rovena Magidin
Feb 264 min read
Relationships tools - Write it Down
I’ve been sharing some of my favourite relationship tools here, the tools that I’ve used many a time myself, the tools I love sharing...
Rovena Magidin
Feb 183 min read
The best practice you can do with your partner, even if you won't believe me at first
Stay with me here. Don’t dismiss it just because the name sounds strange or weird. Let me explain. Eye Gazing or Soul Gazing I’m...
Rovena Magidin
Feb 43 min read
What does Sex mean to You?
In Couples Counselling people often want to talk about sex and intimacy. Well, maybe they don't want to, but they know they need to,...
Rovena Magidin
Dec 3, 20233 min read
Your Relationship Vision and Artificial Intelligence
As a Couples Counsellor I often recommend couples create their relationship vision document. It's a nice exercise. It helps us get...
Rovena Magidin
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Harmony Habit: Couples' Daily Double Routine
Last month I talked about Appreciation. Most of us are chronically under appreciated. For most couples, once honeymoon period is over, we...
Rovena Magidin
Oct 9, 20234 min read
Strengthen Your Bond with This Simple Couples Exercise
As a couples counsellor, I know for a fact that we can't just focus on problems and struggles. People come in for sessions and they need...
Rovena Magidin
Jul 30, 20234 min read
Gentle Start Up
"80% of the outcome of a conversation depends on how you start it" says Dr. Gottman, one of the most influential couples therapists in...
Rovena Magidin
Jul 25, 20232 min read
The It Game
This is a really fun and a really sweet game for couples. It'll help shift the mood, to connect, to make a deposit into your relationship...
Rovena Magidin
Jul 9, 20233 min read
Celebrating your relationship
As a Couples Counsellor I often see couples who are struggling, stuck in the same fight over and over again, who might be unsure if they...
Rovena Magidin
Jul 3, 20233 min read
“Soft eyes” and how to have vulnerable conversations.
Here’s a tool that my partner taught me years ago when we first started dating. How did he come up with it, I do not know. He certainly...
Rovena Magidin
Mar 3, 20235 min read
Criticalness Clearing
Have you ever been critical of your partner? Hehehe, of course you have. We’ve all been there. We’ll be there again. You might be...
Rovena Magidin
Feb 22, 20232 min read
I'm ready to talk to you when ...
I’ve adapted this list from “Daring Greatly” by Brenè Brown. Her list is for readiness to give feedback. I thought this is so appropriate...
Rovena Magidin
Dec 7, 20225 min read
The Four Horsemen
Dr. John Gottman, world renowned Couples Therapist, is well known for his study where he can predict if the couple will stay together or...
Rovena Magidin
Nov 27, 20225 min read
One of my Favorite Relationships Tools
Red Light/Yellow light It’s time for another relationship tool share. This one I share with pretty much all of my couples in Marriage...
Rovena Magidin
Nov 22, 20222 min read
7 second kiss
I’m going to commit to kissing my husband every day for at least 7 seconds for the next week (and hopefully longer). Here’s why. Last...
Rovena Magidin
Nov 20, 20222 min read
Coming Home Exercise
Often it’s small and simple things that are done consistently that make a big difference. Today I want to talk about hugs. Specifically...
Rovena Magidin
Nov 18, 20224 min read
Safe place to land
Doesn’t it feel good to have a safe place to land? When you think about it, what comes to mind? How does it feel in your body? I feel...
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