About Dr. Laurie Ferguson
Biography and curriculum vitae of CreakyJoints.org's health psychotherapist and Ethereal Cereal columnist.
Laurie Ferguson, Ph.D. has been a friend of CreakyJoints since our inception, frequently speaking at our "offline" events around the country both in-person and through communication feeds.
We are thrilled to have her on the CreakyJoints.org team, where she helms our Ethereal Cereal advice column and podcast. Twice a month, she will share tips for a happier outlook on life with arthritis, as well as successful experiences from her years of private practice.
A psychotherapist specializing in health issues, a motivational speaker, and a Presbyterian minister, Laurie graduated cum laude with high honors from Smith College in 1977, received her Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1980, and received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Derner Institute at Adelphi University in 2004. Her dissertation topic was "Coaching for Hardiness: A Study of Clergywomen and Stress."
In addition to her private practice, Laurie travels the country speaking at both doctor and patient events focused on chronic illnesses. She also speaks to corporate, civic, sports, high school, university, and fraternal groups about swimming, staying focused on goals, and motivation.
To read Laurie's Ethereal Cereal column, click here.
To listen to her Ethereal Cereal podcast, click here.
Laurie's latest book, Overachiever's Diary: How the Army Triathlon Team Became World Contenders, can be found at: overachieversdiary.com
To send Dr. Laurie an e-mail, click here.
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Education: |
Demer Institute at Adelphi University Princeton Theological Seminary Smith College |
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Publications and Presentations: |
Tharp, Louis and Ferguson, L.J (October 2007). Overachiever's Diary: How the Army Triathlon Team Became World Contenders. Total Immersion Swimming. New York. Ferguson, L.J. (June 2006). Psychological Approaches to Pain Management; Assessment of Research-Based Strategies for Successful Intervention. Ferguson, L.J. (2004). Coaching for Hardiness: A Study of Clergywomen and Stress. Ed. E. Lee Hancock (1999). Chapter 13 of The Book of Women's Sermons. Riverhead Books (NY). |
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Teaching Experience: |
Developed and taught a course for Auburn Seminary Continuing Education program - "Symptons and Secrets: Understanding Mental Disorders in the Parish" - January 2003 Teaching Assistant - Adelphi University - freshman group class - 1999 (group work) Teaching Assistant - Derner Institute, psychological testing class - 1998-99 (supervised testing practicum; taught projective measures, particularly Rorschach-Exner method) Developed and led classes, workshops, and weekend retreats for adults and adolescents on a variety of topics |
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Work Experience - Consulting Psychology: |
Consultant and Coach - trained coaches and developed a program for coaching for the Auburn, Union, and New York Theological Seminary program - July 2002 - present Private practice - personal and business coaching - September 2002 - present Consulting Psychologist - TGI Healthworks - August 2001 - present Consultant and motivational speaker - CreakyJoints Inc., program for people with arthritis, August 2001 - present Consultant and workshop leader - Meyers-Briggs trainer - July 2001 - present Senior Consultant - Lurie Executive Development - March 2000 - June 2001 |
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Work Experience - Clinical Psychology: |
Private psychotherapy practice - May 2001 - present Psychology Intern - Pleasantville cottage School (adolescent residential treatment facility) - September 2001 - September 2002 - did testing (full battery), therapy, group work, case management, crisis intervention Staff therapist - Adelphi Clinic - June 1999 - June 2001 - did testing (full battery), therapy (both individual and couples) Psychology Extern - Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center - 1998 - 1999 - testing (full battery), therapy, group work, case management |
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Other Education and Professional Development: |
Meyers-Briggs Training Institute - Louisville, KY, July - August 2001 Supervised a professional staff of two full-time and two part-time employees - June 2000 - June 2001 Supervised a part time associate - 1993 - 1995 Coursework at the C.G. Jung Institute, Manhattan - 1993 - 1995 Pastoral Counseling certificate from the Center for Creative Living, Allendale New Jersey - 1989 - 1991 |
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Work Experience - Church Leadership: |
Interim Pastor - Three congregations in the New York area from June 2000 through February 2004 Pastor - Palisades Presbyterian Church, Palisades, New York - 1982 - 1997 Assistant Pastor - Christ Presbyterian Church, Camp Hill PA - 1980 - 1982 |
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