A hangover is a time marked by withdrawal. what does this mean for us socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, occupationally, and spiritually? Tara Boothby is a Registered Psychologist in the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.
Sweet Nothings.
This is a quick video to give you some inspiration & strategies to keep love & romance alive. It is always good to be inspired on how to kindle the fire of our relationships. Sojourn Psychology
ABCD: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tool.
Do you need a simple strategy to help work through your thoughts and feelings? This tool might just be the perfect addition to your toolbox. Ellis Chan is a Registered Psychologist & long time member of the Sojourn Psychology Team. More Cognitive Behavioral Approach & the ABCDs. Tara & Ellis go through examples from their […]
The Easiest Relationship Tip.
How are you doing with your people these days? Your partner? Your kids? Your coworker? It seems many of us are running emotionally hot these days. And, for some of us patience is in short supply. So what to do? This clip with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, covers one of the simplest tips. A tip […]
A Woman A Day Interview with Katie Stanners Virgin Radio
Have you heard of the A WOMAN A DAY project that Katie Stanners is spearheading? Projects like this are good for our community & good for mental wellness! Sojourn is sharing this interview for a 2 reasons: ●Follow @awomanadayyeg & help celebrate our amazing local woman & their accomplishments. ●Nominate your ladies so they will […]
The Heart’s Balloon: A Visualization.
TRY THIS! This is a super simple relaxation & grounding technique. You will feel amazing after this one! ❤🙏 This is a somatic breathing experience. Sound strange?! It’s not, this just means that this exercise will make you very aware of your body and your breathing. How are you doing with your stress these days? […]
SelfCare Kit.
How well do you take care of yourself? Hopefully you already do some kind things to take care of you. This short video explains how to amp up consistent selfcare. We hope you are having a great weekend! Sojourn Psychology. 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Resilience & Real Super Hero’s: Tracy Properzi
Resilience & Real Super Hero’s: A Message From A Local Junior High Teacher. “Doubt the doubt, not the ability.” Are you curious what this past year of teaching has been like for our teachers? How are they getting through? What are they thinking about their students, their parents, their peers? And as schools have just […]
Isolation: New Concerns For Child & Adolescent Mental Health.
The current changes to our social relationships impacts us all. These changes need to impact how we view the behaviors of those we love. This video is good for moms and dads, for caregivers of teens and children, as we cover how to adjust our parenting lens due to the excessive isolation our families are […]
Accountability.
Do you have someone you can go to? Someone who supports you in all the many things life brings your way? Having an accountability partner is a great idea. It can also be very difficult to consider “the stuff” that makes a person a good choice. Today Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist at Sojourn Psychology, walks […]
Let’s Talk Relationship Health With Dr. Ryan Rana
Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT, is an excellent communicator and he is great at breaking things down in a “guys-guy” sort of way. This series goes through a basic review of emotions, communication, and how to keep our relationships simple. Ryan speaks from the heart and incorporates great sports analogies. Sojourn Psychology is excited to bring […]
Our Small Xmas & Wellness Planning
Let’s talk strategy and how to cope over the next few weeks of slowing down with our families. Megan Just-Mancini and Tara Boothby, both Alberta Registered Psychologist, continue discussing the three remaining dimensions of the wellness wheel. The wellness wheel is a great tool to help us gain balance. This is a simple review of […]
Lockdown Christmas. 3 vlogs.
Tara Boothby, R.Psych Sojourn Psychology
The Container: A Trauma Metaphor.
Visualization can be a great tool in psychological care. This video goes through a trauma activity called the container. This is a great tool for emotion management, sticky thinking, trauma and more. I am not sure who to give credit for for this activity, so if someone knows please comment below. I was introduced to […]
Tips From A Professional Listener.
People frequently come to counselling with a request to improve their communication. Check out this vlog with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, where she outlines simple strategies to improve your listening skills. There are many challenges we all are facing, please do reach out to your Mental Health Provider if you are struggling. Sojourn Psychology info@sojo.ca
Workshop: Pandemic Mental Health, Dec 8th, 2020
Municipal District of Greenview No 16 Isolation is the enemy of mental health We are all aware that 2020 has been a hard year. The concern for the Pandemic and the Lockdowns have caused stress for us all. No one is doing well. Our brains are stressed and this makes it harder to cope. Let’s […]
A Pitch For Vulnerability.
There is a lot of buzz about this vulnerability word these days. Somedays it seems like all the podcasts are talking about it. Well, here is a very short, very simple view on the benefits of vulnerability. As an Emotionally Focused Therapist I trust how the tender expression of vulnerability will benefit our relationships as […]
Shoulds, Shame & Christmas Guilt.
As the holidays approach you may be under a lot of pressure; some old and some new. Family obligations, gift budgets, decorations, no decorations, music, parties, and what to do with your bubble. There is always a stress pile up at this time of year and 2020 has exacerbated the pressure on our choices. Listen […]
Pandemic Social Wellness.
How are we all doing socially during the pandemic, really? All areas of our lives have been impacted this year. Today Ellis, Megan and Tara, Registered Psychologists talk a bit about how they have been challenged to change in their relationships with others. Please do keep checking in with yourselves and those you love. Sojourn […]
Pandemic Fitness.
How are you doing with your physical wellness? This is a topic the three of us have talked about with each other since the first lockdown. Join Psychologists Megan Just-Mancini, Ellis Chan and Tara Boothby as we discuss our pandemic fitness challenges and how we are personally coping. Balancing our wellness is a great Mental […]
Christmas Magic?
We are all so very confused about what to expect this Christmas. It is hard to know what we will be able to do & who we will be able to see. Christmas is a time for many emotions. Whether it is a positive for you or not, listen in to Katherine Moore, Registered Psychologist, […]
Self Forgiveness.
In this 3 part series Tara is very clear about how we all struggle. We struggle to decide well and we struggle to like ourselves when we get things wrong. We have this in common. Today let’s talk about self forgiveness. What does it meaning to have grace for ourselves? And why is it so […]
Is This A Good Idea?
Everyday we are faced with many choice points. And, of course, so often we forgot to slow down and consider how to make good decisions. Today is part two in a three part series with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist at Sojourn Psychology.
Bad Decision?
A common question after making a mistake is: “Why did I do that?” Bad choices are common, and so is the regret that goes with them. Not fully understanding how we get ourselves into certain situations is also common. Today is part one of a three part series with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist. This is […]
November Trauma Check In.
It has been a long strange year. This month is very uncertain and many of us are struggling to know how to respond. let’s check in about trauma. If you are struggling please reach out to your Mental Health Provider. Sojourn Psychology cares about our community! ❤🙏 Check Out Our Website.