Rovena Magidin
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.
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Relationship Corner
Expert Relationship Advice
Individual and Couples Counselling in Calgary
Rovena Magidin
Jul 12 min read
Insights from Terry Real's Couples Therapy Training
I recently had the privilege of attending the 2-Day Couples Therapy Training "Getting Started with Relational Life Therapy" workshop led...
Rovena Magidin
May 131 min read
Inspirational speech for couples from an unlikely source
What can couples learn from professional football players? Here’s a 4 minute motivational speech about commitment and team work and life....
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
Jan 272 min read
Hedy Schleifer and "The Three Invisible Connectors"
We all know how easy it is for us to feel disconnected in our relationships, but what helps us reconnect? If you've been reading my blog,...
Rovena Magidin
Jan 75 min read
A Year of Dyads
In January 2021 I was inspired to start posting a weekly Dyad question on Facebook. If you know me, worked with me (in person or came to...
Rovena Magidin
Dec 10, 20234 min read
Dyads and Intimacy
My very first blog post was about one the best communication tools for couples I know of - Dyads. It’s a practice I share with all people...
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 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
May 31, 20233 min read
Gratitude
Gratitude practice is probably one of the simplest and most effective practices you can do that will have an impact on your life,...
Rovena Magidin
Mar 26, 20233 min read
Your Relationship Bank Account
Today we’ll talk about your relationship bank account and no, we are not talking about your banking needs. We are taking about the status...
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
Feb 4, 20234 min read
Valentine's Day
"If I Could Have It All My Way" Valentine’s day can be so beautiful, and also so tough; blissful for couples in love and very hard to...
Rovena Magidin
Jan 10, 20233 min read
Intimacy skills: Touch. Asking for what you want.
In Couples Counselling we often focus on intimacy. Complains I hear from people are "I just don't know what to do.... I don't know how to...
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
Dec 4, 20223 min read
How to Fight Better - Part 2
Why most people come for Couples Counselling? Because they are tired of fighting. In PART 1 we talked about different styles of conflict,...
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