top of page
Welcome to our Blog
If you appreciate our perspective, enter your name & email below to receive an email when we share new posts!
Search


Couples Therapy Hacks Part III: Integration & Reflection – What Comes After Active Listening
Deepening Couples Communication: How to Reflect and Integrate Active Listening into Everyday Relationship Skills So you and your partner...

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Apr 12
2


Toronto Psychological Assessments for Older Teens and Adults: Insight-oriented psychological evaluations
Do you want to feel more grounded? Do you know what makes people feel more calm and centred: Clarity informs and reduces anxiety.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Mar 19
18


Do I Have ADHD? The Power of a Professional Psychological Assessment
If you are reading this, you have probably been wondering if you or someone close to you has ADHD.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Mar 8
11


Beyond Cold Plunges: Real Mental Wellness Starts with Giving a Damn
The wellness industry sells the illusion that you can self-soothe your way out of despair.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 22
4


Affording Psychotherapy. Should You Start Therapy in Economically Uncertain Times? A Thoughtful Approach
When money is tight, therapy can feel like an impossible expense. Finding a way to care for yourself within your means can be difficult, but

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 22
25


Expanding Your Emotional Bandwidth: Navigating Distress and the Window of Tolerance: Managing Anxiety and Stress.
Distress tolerance and the window of tolerance are concepts that help us understand how individuals navigate stress and overwhelm.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 18
14


Beyond Genetics. Principles of Trauma Therapy: Unveiling the Pathways of Intergenerational Trauma
The phenomenon where trauma experienced by one generation impact subsequent generations, is a complex and profound process.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 1
18


Exploring the Emotional Side of 'Dry January'
If you have given up drinking this month, you can go beyond gritting your teeth or 'white knuckling' your way through January. Beyond the im

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jan 15
25


Who Is Brief Psychodynamic Therapy For? Exploring a Depth-Oriented Alternative to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
In the world of therapy, many of us seek meaningful change but might feel wary of the time commitment traditionally associated with longer-t

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Nov 17, 2024
16


Reclaiming Connection: Why In-Person Therapy Matters more than ever in an Isolated World
In-person therapy offers more than conversation—it fosters a deep, embodied connection that transcends words, rekindling trust, presence, an

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 26, 2024
10


When the Body Speaks: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection in Integrated Psychotherapy
The Mind-Body Connection in Integrated Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: Understanding Somatic Symptomatology From headaches to back pain and...

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 23, 2024
17


More Than Feeling Down: Why Depression Deserves Treatment and How to Take the First Step
Understanding the basics of depression. Am I depressed? Hopeful news about a highly treatable condition.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 22, 2024
10


ADHD, Love, and Chaos: How Integrated Psychodynamic Therapy Helps Neurodivergent Couples Cut Through the Noise
Navigating a relationship can be challenging under any circumstances, but when ADHD is part of the dynamic, the complexities multiply.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 22, 2024
14


How Integrated Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Can Support Individuals with ADHD
There are many challenges to living with ADHD - integrated psychodynamic therapy can help.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 22, 2024
116


Essential Couples Skills: The Power of Apology; How to Mend Relationships with a Meaningful Apology
Mastering the Art of Making Amends: Key Steps to Offering a Sincere and Effective Apology

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 19, 2024
12


The Value of Working with a Qualifying Psychologist in Integrated Relational Psychotherapy: Therapy on a Sliding Scale
Working with an experienced therapists who happens to be under supervision can be a great opportunity to find accessible therap

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Sep 28, 2024
11


Navigating Infertility: The Role of Couples Therapy in Healing and Connection
The list of issues that can strain a partnership while struggling to have a child is very long. Couples therapy offers a path to heal.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Aug 11, 2024
11


The Narcissist's Mirror: Narcissism in Relationships. Unveiling Red Flags and Coping Mechanisms in Toxic Romantic Dynamics
The myth of Narcissus and Echo is a tragedy. Navigating romantic relationships is challenging when a partner is pathologically narcissistic.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 20, 2024
44


Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability: A Nuanced View about Embracing Authentic Connections
Vulnerability can bring you closer to others but not everyone has learned how to do it.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 9, 2024
25


How Does Therapy Work?
Therapy is not about 'fixing' you, but rather empowering you to discover your own strengths and resilience.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
May 10, 2024
66
Have a suggestion for a topic?
Enter a topic below to let us know what you would like us to write about.
bottom of page