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Relationship Corner
Expert Relationship Advice
Individual and Couples Counselling in Calgary


How Long Does Couples Counselling Take? What to Expect
“How many sessions will we need?” is the most common question I hear. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — it depends on your goals, your starting point, and what you’re working through together. Here’s a clear breakdown of what actually determines how long counselling takes.

Rovena Magidin
4 days ago3 min read


Discernment Counselling: What to Ask Yourself When You’re Unsure Whether to Stay or Leave a Relationship
Feeling on the fence about your relationship? These 2-page journal prompts from discernment counselling help you find clarity — without pressure or guilt.

Rovena Magidin
Nov 73 min read


Listening to Your Emotions: What Your Emotions Are Trying to Tell You
Emotions aren’t here to hurt us - they’re here to guide us. Each one carries a message about our needs, whether it’s the sting of shame, the fire of anger, or the heaviness of sadness. This post is a gentle reminder you can return to when feelings feel overwhelming, with simple “do’s and don’ts” for each emotion.

Rovena Magidin
Oct 296 min read


My Summer of Rest
This is my summer of rest—guilt-free, or at least that’s the goal. I’m exploring what it means to slow down, step back from productivity, and allow myself to just be. It’s harder than it sounds. Maybe you’re figuring it out too.

Rovena Magidin
Jul 102 min read


Back After a Pause, and a New Project
Where I’ve Been and What’s Next: Therapist Summer Update

Rovena Magidin
Jun 191 min read


How Couples Can Use Dilts Pyramid to Transform Their Relationship
I’m sharing a process I use with couples to help them gain clarity and create a relationship that feels loving and fulfilling.

Rovena Magidin
Mar 12 min read


Transforming Relationships with Dilts’ Pyramid: From Inner Values to Outer Actions
Explore how Dilts’ Pyramid can transform your relationship by creating a supportive environment where love thrives.

Rovena Magidin
Feb 156 min read


Part 2: Why Your Phone Doesn’t Belong in Your Morning Routine (and How to Break the Habit)
Your morning sets the tone for your day, but grabbing your phone first thing can throw you off balance before you even get out of bed.

Rovena Magidin
Feb 63 min read


Why Your Phone is Draining Your Motivation: A Simple Explanation of Dopamine Depletion
Where did my motivation go? Dopamine Depletion - discover why this happens, how long it takes to reset, and what you can do about it.

Rovena Magidin
Jan 313 min read


The Five Elements in Relationships: A Wu Xing Perspective
Explore how the Five Elements of Wu Xing - Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water - reflect the stages of love and marriage.

Rovena Magidin
Jan 173 min read
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