Dr. Jenna Thomas

PhD Clinical Psychology 🇨🇦 Pediatric Health Psychology She/Her

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

Adverse childhood experiences leave a ‘signature’ of #stress in #pregnant women, which may transmit #trauma from one generation to the next #ACEs https://t.co/BkhWFfyfjM

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

@KristinvonRanso I’m so sorry to hear this tragic news, Kristin. I have you and your family in my thoughts.

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

New research alert! #Prenatal #nutrition may reduce the intergenerational transmission of #stress https://t.co/SsQKTB0Sdu

[ACHRI @UofCr4kids]

Women are feeling strain of pandemic. Dr. Gerald Giesbrecht found in research, "About 80% of women at three months postpartum say they're feeling more alone than they did prior to the pandemic."
https://t.co/H5G78bbAX8
@ACHFKids
@UCalgaryMed
@CatherineALebel
@Todaysparent

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

Are you thriving or just surviving? The #COVID pandemic has created a concurrent crisis around #MentalHealth. We all need to be taking care of each other, but that includes ourselves. This is especially true for healthcare workers.

[Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen @ltomfohr]

In response to the #UofC’s statement condemning anti-Black racism and racism in all forms, this open letter is a call to translate words into action. Consider reading and signing this letter in support of systemic change. Please RT and share widely!
https://t.co/Cfn8O2nMC9

[Michael Spilka @weltschmerzzzzz]

No better time than now to update the pandemic reading list. #BlackLivesMatter
"This anti-racist syllabus is for people realizing they were never taught how to be anti-racist", by Ibram X. Kendi (author of "How to Be an Antiracist"):
https://t.co/FrlheTMC6L

[Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen @ltomfohr]

The University of #Calgary Psychology Clinic is now offering treatment for #insomnia, #anxiety, and psychological distress associated with #COVIDー19. All services are on a sliding scale and delivered through telehealth. The link below has contact info:
https://t.co/aPyLAOqPvt

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

In times of stress an overactive mind can leave us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from our lives. As we stretch into another week of #COVID19, our #SelfCareSunday team of psychologists discuss #Mindfulness as a way to reduce stress and focus on what matters.

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

Have you noticed that you’re having a harder time focusing or you’re more forgetful since the start of #COVID19? Turns out that’s normal! For this week’s #SelfCareSunday post, our neuropsychology team explains what happens to our 🧠 on stress, and offers strategies to help.

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

Just stumbled upon a drive-by celebration for #HealthcareHeroes at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. It was the perfect morale boost to head into the weekend. #thankyou #WeAreInThisTogether #COVID19

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

Healthcare professionals regularly show compassion, kindness, and warmth in caring for patients; but sometimes it can be hard to extend that kindness to ourselves. This #SelfCareSunday we focus on the importance of #SelfCompassion. For more info visit https://t.co/MBn8TiRCuD

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

#SelfCareSunday post on a Monday morning! In the case of a chronic and prolonged stressor like #COVID19, it’s common for #sleep to be impacted. This week’s self-care topic focuses on getting back to the basics for sleeping well during times of stress.

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

It is normal to be emotionally affected by #COVID19, which can make it especially hard for #frontlineworkers to switch off work-related thoughts and worries while at home. This week, for #SelfCareSunday we were asked to present tips to help with the transition from work to home.

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

My 90-year-old Grandad has been self-isolating in Scotland for the last 6 weeks. It’s hard for me to be far away in 🇨🇦but it was heartwarming to see a young boy bring him joy by playing the bagpipes to him from the street @somegoodnews @johnkrasinski #COVID19

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

A little Monday check-in: It is okay to be less productive and to feel exhausted/afraid/overwhelmed. This actually makes sense in the context of our circumstances. Having self-compassion and allowing space for our emotions is so important during tough times.

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

As frontline staff, we are facing ongoing stressors and daily uncertainty. Each week we will be presenting a new #SelfCareSunday tip from the Alberta Children’s Hospital Psychology team to promote #resilience. This week: Planning Ahead as Self-Care. #COVID19

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

Given that my doctoral research examined the effects of #stress in #pregnancy, I’m so excited to see this new research examining #resilience in women who are pregnant during #COVID19. Go team!

[Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen @ltomfohr]

Our research group at #UCalgary has launched a new study to examine risk and resilience in #Cnd #pregnantwomen during #COVID19 #pandemic. #Canada

https://t.co/3NUAeYYQJ0

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

This is a stressful time in our world and in our homes. @AHS_media has launched a text-based program that aims to provide encouragement and #hope to #Albertans. We will get through this together.

[Alberta Health Services @AHS_media]

Thanks to @mentalhealthAB, @givetoUHF, @yychealthtrust, @rahfoundation & @achfkids. With their help, AHS launched Text4Hope, a free service that reminds us to focus on positive thinking during challenging times. Text COVID19Hope to 393939 to subscribe. https://t.co/iTbN1FZfPW

[Alberta Health Services @AHS_media]

A special message from our colleagues in medical device reprocessing at the Rockyview General Hospital. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19

[Dr. Jenna Thomas @JennaCThomas]

It was recently brought to my attention that we could be using the term #PhysicalDistancing instead of #SocialDistancing, as this is the time when we need to all come together to support one another, even if only by virtual means #COVID19