Laurie J. Ferguson

Laurie J. Ferguson, PhD, is a psychologist who specializes in working with people with chronic health conditions. As the director of education development for the Global Healthy Living Foundation, she offers expertise on patient-centered programming, and educational needs that come with chronic health conditions. Her research focuses on developing resilient attitudes and behaviors, particularly in times of chronic pain and stress. Her national and international workshops focus on dealing with transitions and life challenges. She wrote a column for patients on the website CreakyJoints.com, and she has appeared in numerous webcasts and podcasts. As a health and motivational speaker, she addresses both physicians and patient groups. She is a coauthor of Overachiever’s Diary, a story of the swimming training of the West Point triathlon team. She holds an AB cum laude from Smith College, a master's from Princeton Seminary, and a PhD from Adelphi University. Dr. Ferguson has a private therapy practice in Palisades, New York.