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Relationship Corner
Expert Relationship Advice
Individual and Couples Counselling in Calgary


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, because it's been a problem, often for a very a long time. Usually for years. It caused a lot of hurt, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. People feel rejected, unwanted, hurt, misunderstood. They fight about sex, or they never talk about it. They know it could be better, they hope they can find fulfillment, pleasure, joy, connection. Th

Rovena Magidin
Feb 4, 20243 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 27, 20242 min read


Women's Circle Songs
This week I facilitated my first post pandemic women's circle. It's been almost 4 years. I missed it so much. The space of safety,...

Rovena Magidin
Jan 19, 20243 min read


The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy in Calgary
"Love is not just a feeling; it's a skill that can be learned. It requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to grow...

Rovena Magidin
Jan 14, 20243 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
Jan 7, 20245 min read


2023 - a Year in Review
Happy New Year! I was hoping to write a little bit about last year, but the time between Christmas and New Year's Eve somehow...

Rovena Magidin
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Winter Solstice Reflections
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer." Albert Camus "Hope is being able to see that there is...

Rovena Magidin
Dec 24, 20232 min read


The Wisdom of Trauma
“Can our deepest pain be a doorway to healing?”. Dr. Gabor Mate After watching “The Wisdom of Trauma” movie and a series of talks that...

Rovena Magidin
Dec 17, 20233 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
Dec 10, 20234 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
Dec 3, 20233 min read
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