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.
Can I Repair with Others?
We all are challenged right now to listen bravely, but then what do we do? Repairing broken relationships is always important. It is impossible to get it right with people all of the time, so we definitely need strategies to reach out and work at reconciliation. Let’s talk about this very vital part of the […]
Got Meaning?
Dr. Paul Wong Speaks About Viktor Frankl, Suffering, Personal Values, and Finding Joy and Happiness. Are you curious about meaning and purpose? Do you wonder what existentialism meanings? Or why bad things happen? is there a purpose for suffering? Dr. Paul Wong has spent his life’s work researching, teaching, and discussing meaning. His wisdom is […]
The Meaning of Suffering.
World Renowned Dr. Paul Wong Speaks About Suffering. During this time of crisis many of us are confused about what is the purpose of suffering. Dr. Paul Wong is the founder of Integrative Meaning Focused Therapy and has inspired countless people around the word, this is the first of our 2 part interview. Today Dr. […]
How Are We Doing With Stress?
Dr. Jody Carrington is well-known in Alberta and Canada as an author, speaker, and therapist. Today Jody joins us to talk about stress and the power of co-regulation to soothe our hot brain. . To Connect with Jody: http://www.drjodycarrington.com/ . Instagram and Facebook: @drjodycarrington . Sojourn Psychology is grateful to work along side other people […]
The Finale of the Communication Toolbox.
Let’s summarize and review the Communication Strategies we have been discussing with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist. It has been fun to weave this little series through our pandemic vlog. If you want to watch it in chronological order we have it in a playlist on the Sojourn Psychology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5NCQWAvwQCJ08E133BDXQ Our goal with this daily […]
Leading Well During Crisis.
What are the ways that leaders rise up and support their community, team, and business? Crisis can derail us, or it can give us opportunity. Today we get to listen to Bob Claxton, International Executive Coach, Speaker & Trainer. Bob is a well known leadership consultant and a longtime member of the Edmonton area. . […]
How to Listen Bravely.
There is a lot of important things going on for us in June of 2020. I am deeply challenged and grateful for those who are stepping up to injustice. Let’s learn together. Let’s take time to put focus on issues that are relevant to BIPOC and POC. I hope you are all blessed to have […]
Winning COMMUNICATION.
How Can Everyone WIN in Conflict? Communication is one of the most talked about things in the field of psychology. And so, it is always good to keep exploring this mighty topic. This is The Communication Toolbox Episode 6.3, and today is dedicated to Dr. Gary Smalley and his book: “The DNA of Relationships”, an […]
5 Tips To Relaunch Intuitive Eating.
Would you like to know how to relaunch your healthy eating? YES PLEASE! Mental health and healthy living go hand in hand. One of the most common conversations people are having these days is about the struggle with poor eating. Social Distancing impacted many of us in a variety of ways. Our relationship with food […]
Leadership During Crisis.
Many of us entrepreneurs need encouragement right now. Giving our leadership style a tune up is good for our mental health. Today we get to listen to Bob Claxton, International Executive Coach Speaker & Trainer. Bob is a well known leadership consultant and a longtime member of the Edmonton area. Listen as Bob speaks to […]
Is Closure Possible.
Communication Toolbox, Episode 6.2: Is Closure Possible. How Can I Get Closure? Without ruptures in our relationships we cannot experience repair. One of the big questions people want to process through in therapy is how to get closure. People long for a way to move through the pain of conflict. And, this makes sense. This […]
Munchkin Relaxation.
Kids need support to deal with stress and anxiety just as much as parents do. Today Megan Just-Mancini, Registered Psychologist, has a special guest: Elyana, 3 years old. This is a simple progressive muscle relaxation. When doing activities with kids we need a bit more flexibility, but there are heaps of benefits that show up […]
Communication & Conflict Stages.
What are the Stages of Conflict? When we are in the heat of a conflict we rarely pay attention to the process of the conflict. But just like a screenplay, there actually is a design to how conflicts unfold. This is the Communication Toolbox Episode 6.1 with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist. Couples and Marriage counselling […]
More Communication Toolbox: The Final Chapter.
The communication toolbox series has been a lot of fun for me to revisit. Providing therapy for couples is such a great experience. This little course is a great foundation for you to build your relationship skills on. Thanks for tagging along. today we start “connecting the dots”. Let’s take this time to understand conflict […]
Meaningology. Part Two.
What is meaningology? Many of us seek to understand how to have meaning and purpose. We have been challenged by the work of Dr. Viktor Frankl and his contribution to to field of psychology. But what does this all meaning for the EVERYDAY PERSON? In part two of this 2 part Series Dr. Alexandros Pattakos […]
The OPA! Way & Meaningology. Part 1.
How is the Greek word “OPA!” relevant to our daily quest for meaning? How can we look to Greek philosophy and culture as a challenge and inspiration as well work towards daily meaning practice? In part one of this 2 part Series Dr. Alex Pattakos speaks about his research and books. Alex is a gifted […]
In case of Emergency. Relaxation.
There is a lot going on in the world right now. Today Megan Just-Mancini, Registered Psychologist, leads us through a basic progressive muscle relaxation script. This is a great way to cool down our anxious minds. How are you doing with your big feelings? Let us know if you have any questions about counselling: 780-449-1196 […]
Social Hygiene. Now what?
Everyone seems sick of social distancing but is it still important? What does distance mean right now? Let’s refresh. Who, what, when, where, why and how to practice social hygiene. How are you doing? if you need mental health support let’s connect. Sojourn Psychology. 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca www.sojo.ca
Pandemic Harm Reduction.
This global crisis has us all in a process of change. Today let’s talk about the stages of change according to Terence Gorski. It is uncanny how on point this topic is. Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, with Sojourn Psychology. 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
A Letter to Our Clients.
We wanted to take a moment to reach out. We hope you are doing well. ? Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Pandemic Fitness.
Pandemic Fitness. You don’t want to miss this one! Mental health and fitness go hand in hand. many of us are missing our “gym life” during social distancing. But gym families, like the Sturgeon Valley Authletic Club, are still supporting each other. Today Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, speaks with Danielle Smith, AFLCA. Danielle is a […]
Retirement Investing? What To Consider.
Is Retirement Investing Still Possible? What To Consider. There are many things to consider about retirement. One of these is how to make your investments work for you. It is good to ask many questions so you can get informed on how to maintain your retirement investments. Dan Miller, CPA has decades of experience working […]
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy?
During this TVYOU SHPK interview James asks Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist to speak about emotionally focused therapy. What is it? How can average people understand this theory of conflict and creating secure attachment moments. This is a great video overview of the cycle pattern couple’s face, how we get triggered and trigger our person. Sojourn […]
More Active Listening Skills.
Today we go over some basic tips and skills to use in your conversations. These tools help other people to see you as engaged, and actively listening. The Communication Toolbox Episode 5.3 with Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist. Whe love talking about communication. How can we support you? 780-449-1196 Info@sojo.ca