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 […]
Conversations For Restoration, S1E6
Jonathan Puddle is a pastor, speaker, award-winning writer, podcast host and consultant. The Puddcast is a provocative and engaging interview show looking at the intersection of hope, love and God. This conversation is not to be missed. Tara and Jonathan meet in a mystic’s conversation as they move through psychology, philosophy, theology, and science. This […]
“Moving The Goal Post”? Is This Gaslighting?
This is another addition to our series on “Gaslighting.” Have you ever heard the term “moving the goal post”? Listen in as Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, takes a bit of a deep dive into this idiom, how it is used, what its advantage is, and how to recover from doing it or having it be […]
Conversations For Restoration, S1E5
Jody Hoffman was a pastor’s wife for over 40 years. Her and her husband Buddy lead a thriving church in Atlanta that grew to over 7,000 people. Jody is a loving person, and she speaks about her love for her husband and how they lead with love from the beginning of their ministry. It is […]
Valentine’s Day CTV Morning Live Interview
Kent Morrison interviews Lisa Rowbottom on CTV Edmonton Morning Live to discuss Valentine’s Day from a psychologist’s perspective. Originally aired Monday, February 10th, 2025.
Conversations For Restoration, S1E4
Listen in as Tara Boothby and Bradley Jersak discuss recovery from personal behaviors and old religious views. There is a strong recovery theme and discussion between these two, plenty of spontaneous sharing and insights for continuous mental and spiritual healing. Dr. Bradley Jersak is a theologian, author, and president of Saint Stephen’s University in New […]
The 5 Love Languages For Special Occasions
There are many times people try to go above and beyond for special occasions. How can we use the 5 Love Languages to better meet our partner’s wants when it comes to celebrating them? Lisa Rowbottom, Registered Psychologist, explores how the 5 Love Languages support emotional connection and relationship psychology, therefore allowing you to celebrate […]
Conversations For Restoration, S1E3
David Hayward is a long-time friend of the Sojourn Psychology YouTube. David is an excellent voice and advocate for marginalized people and those who have endured institutional trauma and spiritual abuse. In this conversation, Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, and David Hayward, Naked Pastor, talk about their own expereinces of recovering their views on inclusive and […]
CTV Interview: Measurable & Manageable Goals
Listen in on this interview with CTV Morning Live Edmonton’s Kent Morrison, talking to Tara Boothby about how to shift thinking to have more intrinsic balance and change. This is a dynamic and helpful short interview.
Conversations For Restoration, S1E2
In this interview Bishop Tim Wilbur shares his story of being a pastor. The beauty and pain of his story is worth listening to, and hopefully Tim’s story will be a healing story for many. We are all just people, and navigating the hurt we have experienced is tricky. Institutional trauma and spiritual abuse are […]
Treatment Resistant Mental Health Diagnosis
Treatment resistant mental health diagnosis- will medication work? Registered Psychologist Lisa Rowbottom from Sojourn Psychology explores this topic. If you are concerned for yourself or someone you love please reach out to your Mental Health Provider or contact our Intake Team today to book an appointment.
Conversations For Restoration, S1E1
This is a great first episode of “Conversations For Restoration.” Eden Jersak is co-pastor of The Bridge, an inclusive and affirming church in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. We are seeing a trend on the therapists couch of people having to process through institutional trauma and spiritual abuse stories. It is sad to see this, and […]
What is Clinical Hypnosis?
In this clip, Nicole Lampa interviews Lisa Rowbottom about how psychologists use hypnosis as a clinical intervention. Hypnosis is likely not what you think it is, so what is it? Listen in and have your curiosity peaked. Originally aired on CTV Edmonton Morning Live, Monday, January 13, 2025.
Refining Our Understanding of Deconstruction
Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, reviews the theory of deconstruction as originally coined by Jacques Derrida in the 1060s. This is a brief discussion on the importance of having a clearer definition of terms and how to consider psychology, philosophy, theology, theory, etc. and their interplay.
What Do We Think About New Years Resolutions
Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist and Author, dives into this topic. Goal setting is definitely something we should discuss and implement. So why do people get so down on setting goals in January? What might be the benefit of keeping this tradition as a personal practice?
Contemplation, Mystery and Love.
There is a very great deal to say about contemplation. Does it help? Yes. Is it worth it? Yes. Is it emotionally difficult? Yes. This is a great clip from Tara’s discussing contemplation, the experience of mystery, and, of course, love. Take a listen to Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist and Author of “Love and Love’s […]
Does Having A Christmas Tradition Matter?
We can get worried about many things, and worrying that we are ruining Christmas is a normal struggle. It is good to remember how to be present and enjoy the moments of peace, love, hope, and joy that this Christmas season is all about. Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist and Author of “Love and Love’s Energy.” […]
Lisa Rowbottom, CTV Morning Live
Coping With Loss At Christmas. CTV Morning Live Interview originally aired Monday, December 9th, 2025. Kent Morrison interviews Lisa Rowbottom, Registered Psychologist, and Clinical Director of Sojourn Psychology. We know this season can be a difficult time for many people. If you have concerns for yourself or someone you love please reach out to your […]
Coping With Alienation.
There are many reasons why relationships can become strained. And, it is always hard to know how to cope with the pain of losing relationships whether we are dealing with family, friends, colleagues, or community. Being out of relationship is always unnatural, but it is not always avoidable. So what to do? Listen in as […]
Grieving Is Hard.
Lisa Rowbottom, Registered Psychologist, and Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist and Author, talk about how they view grief and how they cope with their own grief and loss and support clients with grief and loss. Grieving is hard stuff. It is unique to each person. And it is confusing. We hope this video will inspire you […]
Anxiety Overload. Stress Pile Up, How To Cope.
It is crazy out there! So many things going on to evoke a sense for unknown. And, those of us who are honest about our own worry know we are all struggling. So…. What To Do? Listen in as Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist and Author of “Love and Love’s Energy,” discusses her own relationship with […]
Lisa Rowbottom on CTV Morning Live
PTSD: CTV Morning Live Edmonton for Monday, November 11, 2024 Kent Morrison interviews Lisa Rowbottom, Registered Psychologist, and Clinical Director of Sojourn Psychology. Lisa and Kent discussed PTSD on November 11th, 2024. We care about our Canadian veterans and military. If you have concerns for yourself or someone you love, please reach out to your […]
What Is Good Enough Parenting?
Attachment based parenting is focused on reducing the shame and guilt parents have so that we can better cultivate a relationship with our children. The goal is to be accessible, responsive, and emotionally engaged parents. That whenever ever possible we follow our child’s need and whenever necessary we take charge. It’s not easy being a […]
What Is Gaslighting, Revisited.
Gaslighting continues to be a concern people are discussing. Lisa Rowbottom, Registered Psychologist and Clinical Director of Sojourn Psychology, is wanting to discuss this hot topic once again. We have a good series on gaslighting on our YouTube channel, so feel free to check out our other videos. www.sojo.ca
The Dark Triad and Tetrad, With Lisa Rowbottom.
Let’s get spooky. Listen in as Lisa Rowbottom, Registered Psychologist and Clinical Director of Sojourn Psychology, discusses the darker side of traits and states of psychopathology. Lisa is an expert on the DSM, and we can’t get enough of what she has to say!