Secrets of Happy Couples: Strengthening Connection Without Losing Yourself

NewCore Presents - Kim Olver (Olver International, LLC) Licensed counselor, certified coach, author, international speaker, and founder of Mental Freedom®

Kim joins us from the United States to present this one-day interactive workshop designed to help couples better understand each other, reduce conflict, and build a more connected, fulfilling relationship.

A Different Approach: What If the Problem Isn’t the Relationship

—But the Understanding?

Many couples struggle not because they don’t care, but because they see the world differently—different needs, expectations, and ways of communicating and responding. When those differences aren’t understood, they can lead to frustration, distance, and repeated conflict. The good news is you don’t have to wait for your partner to change to improve your relationship. When you begin to understand your own needs and respond differently, you can influence the dynamic in meaningful ways—even if your partner doesn’t attend.

In this workshop, you’ll explore how your basic needs—Connection, Freedom, Significance, Safety & Security, and Joy—shape your experience in relationships. You’ll gain insight into why you and your partner may react differently, where conflict actually comes from, and how to respond in ways that strengthen connection rather than create distance.

Who This Is For

Couples who want to strengthen their relationship, feel stuck in recurring patterns or misunderstandings, are looking for practical tools rather than blame or judgment, and are committed to growing together rather than apart.

Morning tea and lunch provided

Limited Spots Available

Kim Olver, LCPC, NCC, BCC is an international speaker, counselor, coach, and faculty trainer known for making Choice Theory® practical, engaging, and deeply applicable to everyday life and relationships. She served as Executive Director of the Glasser Institute for Choice Theory–US from 2010–2020 and for William Glasser International from 2013–2023. Through her company, Olver International, Kim provides training and consulting in leadership, relationships, resilience, DEIB, self-discovery, and emotional well-being.

Kim is the creator of Mental Freedom®, a psychoeducational process grounded in Choice Theory that helps individuals move beyond blame, resentment, and external control thinking to experience greater peace, empowerment, and connection. She is also the award-winning author of Mental Freedom: You Hold the Key, Secrets of Happy Couples, and Choosing Me Now. Her workshops are known for combining practical application, meaningful reflection, and compassionate challenge in ways that inspire lasting personal and professional growth.

All training programs facilitated by Jane Newman / NewCore Consulting or any associate are educational and experiential in nature. The purpose of these sessions is to support personal insight, professional growth, and increased self-awareness through the exploration of Choice Theory and related frameworks.

Content delivered during training is general in nature and is not intended as personal, psychological, medical, financial, or legal advice. While participants may choose to reflect on their own experiences, any application of ideas or strategies discussed remains the responsibility of the individual.

By attending this training, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are responsible for your own decisions, actions, and outcomes following participation

• Jane Newman and NewCore Consulting accept no liability for any loss, injury, or damages arising from actions taken based on the training

• This training is not a substitute for therapy, counselling, or other professional advice where appropriate

Participation in this training indicates your understanding and acceptance of this disclaimer.