I’m sure at one point or another, we’ve all had a moment where we look back and think: “Wow, what was I thinking?” Usually, that question shows up after we’ve done something that maybe we aren’t so proud of. We may have snapped at someone, shut down, overreacted, or acted in a way that doesn’t […]
Coping With Transition.
For many of us the timeline of the past 18 months has been blurred. Some may even say that the events of 2020/2021 have all lumped up together. So much changing and moving. Today Tara Boothby and Tony Zerbin, both members of the Sojourn Psychology Team, talk about transitions and how we are coping.
Frustrating Transitions.
During COVID coping with transitions has felt complicated. All the change and headlines we have been faced with is stressful. Alberta Psychology VLOG.
Compassion Fatigue Or COVID Fatigue?
We are noticing a theme with people right now: we are all emotionally exhausted. People are irritated by the things going on and this irritation is blurry. Are we irritated by people, or people helping, or by how COVID is impacting and changing our relationships? This is a 2 part series with Tony Zerbin and […]
Fear Is In The Air.
he emotional climate is intense these days. It has been a mixed bag of bad news, politics, COVID, and beyond for Alberta. This is the first part in a two part series with Tony Zerbin and Tara Boothby, both psychologists at Sojourn Psychology. Slowing Down With Fear. What do stress, traumas big & small, the […]
Deadlines or Milestones?
How do you keep yourself motivated? How do you keep yourself moving in a measurable and manageable way? Goals and timelines can be stressful business. Have you got 5 minutes for some inspiration on how to spruce up your goal setting? Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, is a long time member of the Sojourn Psychology Team.
Megan’s Story Time: Coco’s Bad Day.
Taking time to read or listen to children’s books is helpful for our kids and also helpful for us. Sometimes the simplest stories teach us big things. Psychology Vlog Alberta.
Is Balance Bullshit?
We talk a lot about balance and wellness, but is it really worth it? Does it actually do anything good for us to have a wellness plan? Got bullshit? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology info@sojo.ca
What Are Emotional Hooks?
Do you ever have those conversations where someone else just gets you going? Or maybe you walk away from someone and have a little chuckle because “boy I got them”. Why do some of us, at times, try to “get other people going”? Take less than 2 minutes minutes and listen in! Unhooking From Emotional […]
Not Self-Esteem.
We talk so often about how important it is to feel good about ourselves. But what is the opposite? And what does that behavior look like? This video is under 3 minutes and worth it! Got Self-Neglect? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology
New School Year, New Feelings.
Are you heading back to school? Whether you are a parent, a student, a teacher, or supporting any of the above, this one is for you. Got School? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
What Does My Kid Need From Me?
It is hard to navigate the art of expressing love. And, as parents we can get caught up in the lie that we have to do parenting perfect. But what about good enough parenting? And what about this “being there” thing? Take a few minutes and listen to this inspiring vlog. Stephanie Parent-Chandler is a […]
Self-Esteem Formula.
Take 3, and gain some simple insight into a simple formula for feeling good about yourself. The more we can connect and like ourselves the more we can connect with the people around us. Got self-esteem? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Constructed & Deconstructed Prayer.
Prayer & Meditation. Neurologist have told us that the spiritual practices of Prayer & Meditation are good for our troubled minds. Take 5 minutes to listen and learn about these helpful tools that! Constructed & Deconstructed Prayer. Take 5 minutes to learn more about structuring and freestyling your prayer time. Prayer is one of the […]
Feel Your Feelings.
If you had permission to feel whatever you were feeling without being judged as wrong, what would you be feeling? Our thoughts and feelings are powerful and important. Got feelings & thoughts? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Acceptance.
Often talked about, rarely slowly thought about. What is acceptance and why is it helpful? Take 2 minutes and find out. Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist and long time member of the Sojourn Psychology Team. 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Got Perfectionism?
There are many daily pressures we face. And as pressure builds up many people cope by increasing their expectations of themselves and others. check out this short vlog with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist. Sojourn Psychology info@sojo.ca
Bad Day?
If today is heavy what should you do? It is hard to know how to help ourselves sometimes. Check out this little vlog by Tara Boothby Registered Psychologist and long time member of the Sojourn Psychology Team. Sojourn Psychology info@sojo.ca
Denial.
Check out this short vlog on denial. What is this powerful gesture and why do we use it? Got denial? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Anger.
One of the most talked about emotions. we criticize ourselves and we criticize others for being angry. So why do we get mad? What is the value of this uncomfortable feeling? Got Anger? We’ve got a psychologist for that. Sojourn Psychology. 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Moment By Moment Parenting.
Who could use some parenting inspiration? Check out this short vlog for some basic mindfulness skills. Ellis Chan is a long time member of the Sojourn Psychology Team. He is a Registered Psychologist and PhD.
Does Presence Matter?
Relationships are an inspiration. They inspire us to take risks, to settle down, to move across countries and so much more. Relationships are also great inspiration for us Psychologist. and one of the simple keys to relationship success is this mere presence thing. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
How Does Our Brain Work?
Today Tony Zerbin does an awesome overview of how the brain functions. This review references the work of Peter Levine. Tony Zerbin is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and member of the Sojourn Psychology Team.
Attachment?
This is a good one! Because: Hey, can you ever learn enough about relationships? my answer is a clear nope! The more we learn and notice attachment the more we can make sense of ourselves and the people around us. If you’ve got people relationships then we’ve got a psychologist for you. Sojourn Psychology info@sojo.ca
How To: Consistency.
Are you struggling to get your routine on track? So many things have changed, are changing, keep changing. And it is tricky to keep on track. Listen in as we discuss starting, or restarting, your routine goals. Megan Just-Mancini and Tara Boothby are both Registered Psychologist practicing at Sojourn Psychology.