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 […]
Interview with Dr. Sue Johnson.
Dr. Sue Johnson: Offering Something More Amidst The Pandemic. Dr. Sue Johnson Speaks about Her Book & Couples Workshop: Hold Me Tight. Here Dr. Sue Johnson, the Originator of Emotionally Focused Therapy, takes a few moments to discuss with us about the science of emotion and bonding. Sue is not only a trailblazer in couple’s […]
Communication Toolbox Eps. 3.1
Space & Distance in Relationship. Communication Toolbox Eps. 3.1 Today Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, we will keep us going in our discussion on boundaries. why bother having them? And why do some boundaries feel different then other ones? Relationships change and so do we. Hopefully we can learn to have some fluidity in our boundaries […]
Communication Toolbox Episode 3
Originally posted May 2, 2020 “Where one person ends and another person begins”: Communication Toolbox Episode 3 During episode 3 Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, explores several views on boundaries. But the big reality is not about making boundaries it is about why we have boundaries at all. How are you doing in your relationships? Do […]
Communication Toolbox Episode 2.2.
Originally posted April 29, 2020 What is the Key To Communication? Communication Toolbox Eps 2.2. Hey all, here is another episode with Tara Boothby, registered psychologist, from Sojourn Psychology. As we continue with this workshop today we speak about another tool for balancing who we are alongside of others: empathy like you have never thought […]
I Can’t Remember How To Set Goals!
It’s May 4th, 2020 & I Can’t Remember How To Set Goals! Ellis Chan, r.psych, Megan Just-Mancini, r.psych, and Tara Boothby, r.psych, take some time to revisit goal setting from a CBT and REBT approach. We are going through a very stressful time and we can talk about how to set and maintain goals as […]
Is a Mental Health Pandemic Next?
Originally posted May 3rd, 2020 Is a Mental Health Pandemic Next? What is Acute Stress? As Alberta prepares to reopen after covid-19 quarantine we need to get serious about how our mental health is doing. Today Tara Boothby, r.psych, speaks about acute stress, how we may be impacted, and simple first steps. Please do not […]
Inner Peace is the New Success.
Originally posted April 26, 2020 What Is Working For People In This Crisis? We have heard from some amazing people this week. There are many ways that people are making meaning during the beginning of all that is changing. Inner peace is the new success. We are learning that a new way of being and […]
Breathing Through Your Stress Made Simple.
Originally posted April 22, 2020 Ellis Chan, R.Psych leads us through a breathing strategy that works for adults and kids. Usually Ellis calls this starfish breathing, but due to Social Distancing he does not have his starfish on hand. so welcome to Octopus Breathing. Are you having trouble managing stress? We can help. Give us […]
A Local Family Making Meaning.
Originally posted April 21, 2020 A Local Family Making Meaning & Reaching Out to Those Who Are Isolated. Sage (11), jasper (12), and Carson (13) are three amazing kids using their talents to bring smiles during this tough time. Scott MacMillian is a well known member of the Sherwood Park Community. He and his three […]
Episode 2.1: The Communication Toolbox.
Originally posted April 20, 2020 Episode 2.1: The Communication Toolbox. Here is a little bit more about the metaphor of the Iceberg and the risks of not managing what is going on under the surface. How are you managing? Do you need to connect with a therapist? Give us a call: 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Should Couples Go for Therapy?
Originally posted April 19, 2020 Should Couples Go for Therapy? How Do You Know For Sure? Tara Boothby, R.Psych, and Katherine Moore, R.Prov.Psych. discuss different reasons why couples may choose to work on their relationship as well as why couples may take a break from therapy during the pandemic. Tara and Katherine are both Emotionally […]
Episode 2 The Communication Toolbox.
Originally posted April 18, 2020 How to Evaluate Your Coping Stances. Eps. 2 The Communication Toolbox. The Metaphor of the Iceberg, by Virginia Satir, is a very thorough overview of the different parts of self. In this episode we will go over the categories of self mapped out by Satir and strategize how to evaluate […]
Budget Advice from an Accountant.
Originally posted April 17, 2020 Dan Miller, CPA has decades of experience working in as a bank manager, running business, doing financial books, and supporting the Indigenous community. Dan shares a few tips and some great resources and he attempted a joke or two. . razorplan.com/financialcalculator/ . compass1.org . money wise.org We know that there […]
Communication Toolbox Episode 1.2
Originally posted April 16, 2020 Wellness & Burnout in Relationships. Communication Toolbox Episode 1.2 BONUS REEL Before we move on from the wellness wheel I want to take a moment to talk a bit further about how our personal balance impacts our ability to maintain connection in our relationships. Tara Boothby, R.psych We love communicating, […]
Communication Toolbox Episode 1
Originally posted April 15, 2020 The Communication Toolbox Episode 1: Wellness and Our Relationships. Many years ago I put together a communication workshop, I thought it would be fun to put it together as a series on our Sojourn Psychology vlog. Tara Boothby, r.psych This entire series can be foond on our YouTube Channel in […]
6 Questions For Sticky Thinking.
Originally posted April 14, 2020 Megan Just-Mancini, Registered Psychologist walks us through 6 questions to help us through sticky thinking patterns. Give Sojourn Psychology today! 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Online Couple’s Retreats?
Originally posted April 13, 2020 Interview with Patricia Lavelle Discussing Her Online Couples Retreat. Hold Me Tight is an amazing couple retreat that Patricia has been hosting for many years. This is a great resource to strengthen your marriage during this time. The curriculum for Hold Me Tight is Developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. . […]
Gratitude Made Simple.
Originally posted April 12, 2020 What is Gratitude and how do you actually practice it. As important as gratefulness is for us all, it is also important to have a simple way to increase the positives in our lives so we can practice gratitude. Being Grateful is so important and at times like these it […]
How to Set Measurable & Manageable Goals.
Originally posted April 11, 2020 The Power of Attention Span. Ellis Chan, R.Psych & Tara Boothby, R.Psych, talk about tips for goal setting, chunking time, creating activity zones, and how to manage all this free time. Do you need help with goal setting and strategies? Give us a call 780-449-1196 info@sojo.ca
Good Friday & Joy Strategies.
Originally posted Good Friday, April 10, 2020 Easter is an important time of year for many of us. There are many traditions that we cannot partake in this long weekend and that is sad. what are your joy strategies? Tara Boothby talks from her hear about how hard this long weekend is for so many […]
Job Loss, Reinvention, & the Power of Touch.
Originally posted April 9, 2020 One of the many risks during this time of Social Distancing is being touched starved. Positive touch from our people is a great brain booster as positive touch releases oxytocin in our brain. This is a powerful little talk with Rigel Carias, Registered Massage Therapist. Rigel speaks about how she […]
The Importance of Self Compassion.
Originally posted April 8, 2020 Social Distancing is Hard. Self compassion is a vital need for all of us right now. Adjusting to this new normal is difficult, it is exhausting, it evokes many emotions. Be gentle with yourself. “Our world is changing and we can too.” Katherine Moore, provisional psychologist at Sojourn Psychology share […]
Safe At Home. The Power of Positive Thinking.
Originally posted April 7, 2020 Megan Just Mancini, R. Psych shares with us a simple CBT strategy to manage our thought life. How gently shifting our thinking can have big impacts on our emotion life. Are you interested in CBT therapy? Give us a call: 780-449-1196; info@sojo.ca
Homeschooling Tips From a Pro.
Originally posted April 6, 2020 Amanda Hol is a mom of 5 and a long time home school parent. she also sits on the Niagara Home Educators Board. Schooling our kids at home is brand new for many of us with many challenges. give us a call and let us know how we can support […]