You Keep Using That Word… Psychotic Part 2 in the “Pop Psychology Misused Terms” Series By Lisa Rowbottom | Sojourn Psychology | Sherwood Park & Edmonton Psychology Services “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” In our first blog, we discussed the word gaslighting and how […]
Megan’s Story Time.
Special events can be stressful for anyone young or old. Managing our thoughts & feelings is not monkey business. 🙈 Listen in as Megan Just-Mancini, Registered Psychologist, shares a classic children’s book. Book: “Grumpy Monkey Party Time” by Suzanne Lang
Grumpy Monkey: Megan’s Story Time.
Understanding our emotions is not monkey business. 🙊 Young or old feelings are important. Listen in as Megan Just-Mancini, Registered Psychologist, shares a classic children’s book. Book: Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
Where Am I Going With My Life?
Even during a global pandemic we find ways to rush, or get sucked into our phones, or numb out, or avoid. But why? And what does this all mean actually? “To be everywhere is to be nowhere”. Tony Zerbin is a Registered Provisional Psychologist and member of the Sojourn Psychology Team. Listen in to his […]
Listening Bravely.
In matters of difference listening is a key way to show support. Listening is not “doing nothing”. By listening we gain a greater understanding of other’s stories and pain. Whether we are seeking to support our friends, family, children, community, or show support for anyone, listening is key to the act of love. THE ORIGINAL […]
Being Emmet Michael: Series.
Emmet Michael is a local Edmonton singer song writer. He has a powerful personal story and writes powerful music! There are many ways Emmet inspires all of us, as well he is an inspiration to the LGBTQ+. And, the best news is that he is with us all week chatting AND SINGING! ALL LINKS EMMET: […]
Running 2.15 Miles: Tara Delver.
Tara Delver is an amazing woman! This month she is running/walking 2.15 miles each day to honor the history of abuse and trauma inflicted on residential school children. The news of the discovery of the 215 graves of residential school children in Kamloops has been very painful and it is very difficult to know what […]
Asian Gold Ribbon Campaign.
Asian Gold Ribbon Campaign: Interview With Dr. Gina Wong. Dr. Gina Wong is a long time member of the Alberta Psychologist Community. She is an amazing leader and teacher. Currently Gina is the Ambassador & Founder of the Asian Gold Ribbon Campaign. This is thriving initiative, fueled by a group that cares about empowering Asian […]
A Loss Of Sacred Space?
Many things have changed due to social distancing and stay at home restrictions. How will we renew balance? As we all look forward to “getting back to daily routine” we are challenged to consider how our private spaces have been impacted. What have we lost? Listen in as Tony Zerbin, Registered Provisional Psychologist, & member […]
Another Simple Relationship Tip.
Who could use some relationship advice? Sometimes keeping things simple has the biggest impact. Relationships are always a tricky topic and often a reason people seek psychological support. If you have concerns for your relationships it is worth reaching out to one of the many amazing counsellors in your community. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Resilience, Serenity, Gratitude & Then What?
We have regained some hope these days. It has been laborious to find, work on, maintain a positive attitude this year, but here we are looking forward with hope. So what do we do now? This video is actually very important and hopefully inspires. Tara Boothby is a Registered Psychologist, and has lead the team […]
What Makes Someone Interesting?
Have you ever wondered what other people do with all the time on their hands? Or maybe you have asked yourself if you are living your best life. Let’s take some time to talk this one through: how do people cultivate an interesting life? Tara Boothby, RPsych
Relationship SuperPower?
There is a great deal to know & learn & uncover about relationships. Over the past decade I have focused the majority of my learning space focusing on the science of bonding & attachment; all the relationship stuff that makes people tick. Today let’s consider a simple shift of perspective that can make huge relationship […]
Understanding Slow Dragging Trauma.
It can be difficult to find a way to explain why we all feel the way we do during this global crisis. Leave it to Tony Zerbin, Registered Provisional Psychologist, who is Somatic & Bodynamic trained, to explain slow dragging trauma in a brand new way. And I, for one, really found his point of […]
Vices: “I am Eating My Feelings!”
Over this past year many of us have picked up some not-so-good habits. Some of us have dusted off old vices and some of us have found new ones. We have talked about vices and recovery themes more than once on the Sojourn Vlog. Today Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, weaves together a few important recovery […]
Who Is Exhausted These Days?
A steady theme for people these days is a steady level of exhaustion. there are many hormonal and neurological reasons the majority of us are tired. Today Megan Just-Mancini & Tara Boothby, Alberta Registered Psychologists, discuss their own experiences and simple daily strategies to cope during our COVID FATIGUE. Mental and Emotional Exhaustion can be […]
YOU SAY: “I can’t make a decision!”
Who hasn’t had a hard time in their life? And with hard times come pressure, change, responsibilities, etc. And then, of course, we are faced with making decision. Whether you are living in a pile up of expectations, or you are struggling to make the right choice on the daily, check out this review of […]
HAPPY WEIRD MOTHER’S DAY!
You got MATERNAL ENERGY? This one is for you! Hopefully this isn’t the only card you get, but this one is for all the mommas! LOVE YOU MOMS!
Parenting Quick Tip.
Do you need a pep talk? The struggle is real. There are many ways we can feel the parental pressure over the years, and 2020 and 2021 have turned up the heat for many of us. So if you are sitting there feeling utterly overwhelmed trying to parent, then this one is for you! Tara […]
Katie Stanners Interview: A Woman A Day!
A couple of days ago I got to hop on zoom with Katie Stanners. I am so excited for you all to hear this interview. Katie is a warm & authentic soul. She has such a cool job and yet when she speaks about her “a woman a day” project you can hear her good […]
Uncomfortable Comfort Zone.
Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to change? Of course you have! We all have those parts of our life that we struggle to know how to shift. And we can easily get stuck in a loop of feeling bad about ourselves. Today Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist helps us make sense of […]
Therapy & Resonance.
We talk a lot about attachment on this vlog. Listen in as Tony talks another angle as to why we want to come along side of people and how this helps people “tune in” better. Tony Zerbin, Registered Provisional Psychologist, and member of the Sojourn Psychology Team. 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
GRATITUDE.
What does an attitude of thankfulness give us? Why do so many people believe that gratitude is key to turning over our lives? Check out Tony Zerbin and Tara Boothby talk through some of the meaning and theory behind the power of gratitude. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
The Rule Of 5%.
Sometime making changes is very difficult. Exhaustion is a big theme for people these days. So if you need some inspiration or some simple ideas of how to get your motivation recharged, this one is for you. Tony Zerbin is the newest member, and a long time friend, of the Sojourn Team. And, we are […]
Adjacent Emotions.
Do your feelings ever come out sideways? Whether you are a student or not, this is worth a listen! For many this month is riddled with the pressure of final assignments and exams. At times like these we often do not take care of our emotion life. Ellis Chan is a Registered Psychologist and long […]