Sojourn Psychology

Fear is a funny thing. It is something we too often reject or dismiss. Like there is something wrong with being afraid. Maybe that is why so many of us have increased anxiety right now. Maybe. Maybe if we have assurance we were allowed to be afraid of all the chaos of our present situation, maybe we can acknowledge our hurt emotion and seek comfort.... I am afraid of the chaos. How about you? It is okay to face our emotions and to seek support. If you or someone you love is struggling please reach out to your Mental Health Provider. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 [email protected] . . . . . #albertamentalhealth #sojournpsychology #loveyourselfquotes #inspiration

So often trust is a topic we try to view as black and white: "You either trust someone or your don't". But what if you find yourself neither "trusting" nor "not trusting"? Today Tony Zerbin, MA Counselling, joins Tara Boothby to discuss the sequence of trust.... . You can find Tony on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthbySeven/ . . . . . #sojournpsychology #trustbuilding #yegcounselling #relationshipskills https://youtu.be/HsEvwsXpwHM

It is also okay to ask for help. If you are struggling please reach out to your Mental Health Provider.... Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 [email protected] . . . . . #itsokaynottobeokay #itsokaytoaskforhelp #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist

BONUS REEL! Kids really do say the darnedest things! Be sure to watch to the end for extra hillariousness. We hope this silly video brightens your day. Kids always know how to warm our hearts. And, we hope your heart is warm these days. . .... . . . #kidssaythedarndestthings #sojournpsychology https://youtu.be/-aH1rPtyvsQ See more

Picking up where we left off with part 2 of this communication series. Tara and Ryan talk more about how we can use sports and team dynamics to understand communication. Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT, is an excellent communicator and he is great at breaking things down in a "guys-guy" sort of way. Sojourn Psychology is excited to bring another international guest to you. This series is refreshing and motivating.... Are you interested in more from Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT? Successinvulnerability.com . . . . . #eft #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #husbandlife #sojournpsychology #adviceforhusbands #sportspsychology #successinvulnerability https://youtu.be/mnpx_UuFEqk

Happy Valentine's Day!!! Not sure what to get your special someone? Watch this video for an easy tip. Holidays & Special Occasions are good for our Mental Health! . .... . . . #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #ValentinesDay2021 https://youtu.be/Lqm5baY-7V0

This is another great conversation with Ryan. A simple reminder of how to let others know they mean a lot to us. A simple reminder of how we can notice the key relationships in our life. Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT, is an excellent communicator and he is great at breaking things down in a "guys-guy" sort of way. Sojourn Psychology is excited to bring another international guest to you. This series is refreshing and motivating.... Are you interested in more from Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT? Successinvulnerability.com . . . . . #eft #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #ryanrana #marriageadvice #husbandlife #adviceforhusbands #communicationtips #mensmentalhealth #successinvulnerability https://youtu.be/qCSn0qq2Ebs

Where my shiny people at? . . .... . . #sojournpsychology #december2020 #pandemicmentalhealth #newyears2020 See more

Trying to understand relationships and communication can be overwhelming. Where do we being? As marriage and family therapists it is common for us to speak to men who are having a hard time conceptualizing marriage in a way that works for them.... Ryan Rana is an excellent communicator and he is great at breaking things down in a "guys-guy" sort of way. But let's be honest, this is a great one for us all! Sojourn Psychology is excited to bring another international guest to you. This series is refreshing and motivating. Are you interested in more from Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT? Successinvulnerability.com . . . . . #eft #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #ryanrana #marriageadvice #husbandlife #sojournpsychology #adviceforhusbands #communicationtips #mensmentalhealth https://youtu.be/j91pP0RIA28

Are you looking for a fun little way to challenge yourself over the coming year? Check out the calendar in this carousel reel. This could be fun! Set some goals or strategies and colour code them with a few markers. Your goals can be anything that is meaningful to you: exercise, healthy eating, reading, spiritual practice, prayer, running, relaxing, etc.... Each day colour in the square with the colours of your day. I am going to do this calendar. Want to join me? Send us a message if you need us to send you another copy of this calendar. How are you doing with your Mental Health? Need support? Give us a call: 780-449-1196 Or email: [email protected] Sojourn Psychology . . . . . #2021goals #sojournpsychology #newyearresolution #isolationistheenemyofmentalhealth #onedayatatime

Family Goals don't have to be complicated. Let's keep things simple as we look at values. A simple definition. A simple strategy. A simple evaluation. And then you can be off and running with your family values strategy. Tara Boothby, Registered Psychologist, #SojournPsychology.... . . . . . #familyday2021 #familygoals https://youtu.be/GeGLgvg5Qho

Whether you are watching the World Juniors or online shopping. We hope you continue to find rest and replenishment today. It is good to get slow sometimes.... Blessings today! . . . . . #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #canadianmentalhealth #boxingday2020 #yeg #shpk #sherwoodpark #edmonton #alberta See more

Blessings Today. The Birth of Jesus In those days Caesar Augustusissued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.And everyone went to their own town to register.... So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehemthe town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to himand was expecting a child.While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.An angelof the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviorhas been born to you; he is the Messiah,the Lord. This will be a signto you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peaceto those on whom his favor rests. When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about. So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. LK 2 . . . . . #pandemicchristmas #christmas2020 #lockdownchristmas #bible #luke2 #sojournpsychology #jesusbirth

Happy New Year! Blessings to you and your home. . . . .... . #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist See more

Get Your Bells Ready! . . . .... . #shpk #sherwoodpark #yeg #edmonton #alberta #christmaseve2020 See more

In this two part series Tara and Ryan talk more about mistakes to avoid in communication. This series is jam packed with sports analogies and relatable ideas. Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT, is an excellent communicator and he is great at breaking things down in a "guys-guy" sort of way. ... Sojourn Psychology is excited to bring another international guest to you. This series is refreshing and motivating. Are you interested in more from Dr. Ryan Rana, LMFT? Successinvulnerability.com . . . . . #eft #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #ryanrana #marriageadvice #husbandlife #sojournpsychology #communicationtips #successinvulnerability https://youtu.be/zFEYmqzkxwQ

The year really is counting down. We are so very near the end of 2020. It has been a painful year for sure. A year of steady change, fear and chaos. And with all the unknowing all of us have been impacted. We are all impacted together. And we need each other now more than ever. ... We are still in the midst of this storm. Let's seek wisdom. Practice kindness. Support each other. And most important stand together. How are you doing? Please do reach out to your support system or your Mental Health Provider if you are struggling. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 [email protected] . . . . . #goodbye2020 #december2020 #newyears2020 #sojournpsychology #canadianmentalhealth #isolationistheenemyofmentalhealth #dontbeafraidbutdontbeafool

HELLO ALBERTA! Looks like we are heading into a beautiful weekend! We could all use some fun, know what I'm saying?! And 'tis the season for light heartenedness. ... If you are a holloweener please do find a way to enjoy all things and within your comfort zone. And if you are not a halloweener please do enjoy these beautiful days of fall. ALL-IN-ALL, let's get outside people! Soak up the vitamin D y'all! . . . . . #edmonton #yeg #alberta #shpk #sherwoodpark #halloween2020 #sojournpsychology #dontbeafraidbutdontbeafool #fallfun #yeghalloween #edmontonhalloween #albertafall #fall2020 #rsgcommunity #trickortreat #trickortreat2020 #psychologistsofinstagram

"Am I depressed?" "Is this a seasonal thing?" "Why do I have no energy?" "I just want to lay around and eat all things pumpkin spice!" During the fall it is common to hear people talking about feeling low. Over the next months we aim to offer short clips to normalize seasonal mood change. Although seasonal affective disorder is serious, there are varieties of mood changes during the fall and winter months, and it is good to talk about these differences.... Ellis Chan, RPsych, has been a part of the Sojourn Psychology team for almost 10 year. He is awesome in so many ways and works mostly from a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. To check out Ellis' bio and more about Sojourn, click the link in our profile and hop on over to our website. . . . . . #seasonaldepression #seasonalaffectivedisorder #fallsadness #fallblues #amidepressed #sojournpsychology #albertapsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #yegpsychologist #yeg #shpk #sherwoodpark #edmonton #albertamentalhealth https://youtu.be/v1T3mQ-lUZo

People focus a lot of energy on the want to be happy. For some reason we have taught ourselves that some emotions are more acceptable than others. And then we reinforce and teach this to the people in our lives. And inturn, others model the same acceptance and rejection of emotion toward us. But we have many emotions. And they all serve purpose. ... Emotions come and go. Emotions are intense or subtle. Emotions are methods of warning. Emotions are signals of pleasure. Each and all serving a purpose. Without the warning emotions we cannot fully understand the pleasure emotions. And when the warning emotions get stuck inside of us we feel unwell. Because, emotions are best experienced in balance, one to the other. Feel the good. Feel the bad. Release the thwarted. Reign in the ecstatic. And be present. Be a noticer of your internal world. Be mindful of your emotional landscape. Be prayerful with those feelings that are denied and those feelings that are embellished. How are you doing with big feelings these days? Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 [email protected] . . . . . #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #emotionalregulation #dbt #brenebrown #yeg #edmonton #alberta #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #shpk #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #canadianmentalhealth #psychologistsofinstagram

Am I the only one? The fall seems to be dragging on, and yet I am behind on everything. Angela Bishop is a Registered Psychologist with heaps of experience work with kids, teens, families, parents, couples & individuals. How are you coping with emotions this season? Need support?... Click the link in our bio to jump over to our website and check out our psychologists. . . . . . #frustrated #frustration #fall2020 #sojournpsychology #emotionalhealth #mentalhealth #albertapsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #yegpsychologist #yeg #shpk #sherwoodpark #edmonton #alberta #pandemicmentalhealth #parentlife #momlife https://youtu.be/sU6Vn4xivVk

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." ~Viktor Frankl . . .... . . #viktorfrankl #logotherapy #mansearchformeaning #meaning #purpose #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #canadianmentalhealth #pandemicmentalhealth #counselling #therapy #psychology #psychologistsofinstagram See more

What are virtues? This short video is a great place to begin. There are many ways we can be inspired to live a better life. Positive Psychology is often rooted in theology and philosophy. What are some other readings that may benefit your mental health?... Here is the link to Ellis Chan's vlog on Self Talk: https://youtu.be/Yv4cpLG_YeA . . . . . #thefruitsofthespirit #virtue #virtues #positivepsychology #bible #yeg #sherwoodpark #peace #patience #christianpsychology #love #joy #sojournpsychology #counselling #mentalhealthtip #psychology #therapy #christiancounseling #kindness #goodness #selfcontrol https://youtu.be/bHw1aP4R4ds

"If you fell down yesterday, stand up today." ~H.G. Wells . . .... . . #hgwells #today #october2020 #sojournpsychology #yeg #shpk #yegpsychologist #edmonton #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #alberta #sherwoodpark #canadianmentalhealth See more

Because sometimes we need it super easy: 2 very simple reminders for calming down big feelings, and some insight into why these simple tools work. We hope you all are doing well! Ellis Chan & Tara Boothby, Sojourn Psychology... Click the link in our bio for more info on all of our team. . . . . . #selfregulation #calmdown #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #falltips #fallblues #seasonaldepression #fall2020 https://youtu.be/F5HJ-B25VlQ

Two steps forwards & one step back. This year has felt more like 20 steps backwards, fell down a hill, slipped in the mud, lost my wallet, my friends, and gained 15lbs; oh... and one step forward. Some days are still so exhausting since the ramifications of lockdown. People are tired and confused. We are all clawing our way back from how this global crisis has set us back.... Today was hard for me. Yesterday was hard for me. But earlier today, as I struggled, I had a thought: "maybe as I endure this week of struggle, maybe next week will feel different": hope. We need hope. And we need motivation so that we can keep finding our footing, footing that seems all too lost; and yet, motivation carves the way for determination. Am I determined today? No. Am I motivated today? No. Am I honest about the struggle? Yip. Presence. Struggle. Motivation. Determination. Take a moment to consider how you are doing? Do you need support right now? Please do feel free to contact us with any questions about how to gain access to psychological care. All our contact info is in our profile, Sojourn Psychology. . . . . . #albertapsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #yegpsychologist #yeg #shpk #sherwoodpark #psychology #counselling #yegmentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #therapy #albertamentalhealth #pandemicmentalhealth #fall2020 #rsgcommunity #sojournpsychology #edmonton

Do you pay attention to the things you say to yourself? Would you speak to others the way you speak to yourself? Our inner world is a sacred place and we can prioritize practing self compassion.... Ellis Chan & Tara Boothby are both Registered Psychologist at Sojourn Psychology. 780-449-1196 [email protected] Improving self talk is something we work on with many clients. . . . . . #albertapsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #yegpsychologist #yegmentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #pandmicblues #sojournpsychology #pandemicmentalhealth #selftalk #innercritic #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #selfcompassion https://youtu.be/Yv4cpLG_YeA

Easily forgotten; But always true. It's getting cold out there. Make sure to take care of yourself.... Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 [email protected] . . . . . #sojournpsychology #yeg #shpk #yegpsychologist #edmonton #albertapsychologist #alberta #sherwoodpark #selftalk #selfrespectquotes #edmontonpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #pandemicmentalhealth

So you have decided to start therapy. And now, there are many things to consider. First thing is first, figuring out how to choose the right psychologist to come alongside of you on this amazing journey. This is a great vlog! It is so good that we will be posting it on our therapist page on our website!... So if you are considering Sojourn Psychology please do drop by our website: www.sojo.ca. Or, contact us to get answers to any of your questions: 780-449-1196; [email protected] . . . . . #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #shpk #yeg #sherwoodpark #edmonton #alberta #psychologistsofinstagram #emotionallyfocusedtherapy https://youtu.be/Uz5LpSbka20

Holding space is something we talk a lot about in the attachment world. It is very powerful when someone is present and available. Which seems so strange, we are around people all day after all. But having someone really slow down with you, listen to you, keep close to you in your most vulnerable fear and emotion, that's something. That's holding space.... Maybe your therapists holds your balloon of hope, or they are the keeper of your grief, or your heavy burden. We hold things with you and for you. But mostly we hold space when we are with you, and that is transformative. Mentalhealth is a precious thing. Please do take care of yourselves. Sojourn Psychology 780-449-1196 [email protected] . . . . . #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #albertamentalhealth #edmontonmentalhealth #yegmentalhealth #edmonton #rsgcommunity #yeg #shpk #sherwoodpark #alberta

Ooo... our reactions; our emotional expression; our self critiques. It's hard to notice all of our emotions about 2020 (at least it is for me). Noticing and understanding our reactions to ourselves and others is important. Let's talk about shame, blame and guilt!... . Tara mentions Lorrie Brubacher an Emotionally Focused Clinician and Trainer: https://www.lbrubacher.com . And her American office is actually in Maine, good to know : https://coupleandfamilyinstitute.com/20//brubacher-lorrie/ . . . . . #emotionallyfocusedtherapy #eft #shame #blame #guilt #sojournpsychology #yegpsychologist #sherwoodparkpsychologist #edmontonpsychologist #albertapsychologist #pandemicmentalhealth #traumaresponse #trauma #selftalk #feelingsaboutfeelings https://youtu.be/bNbtawxHy_w