http://www.dfpsych.com Specializing in Cognitive Behavorial Therapy Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:30:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Life can be challenging, and at some point in our life we may be faced with difficulties that may require professional helping services.Our philosophy is strength-based with the belief that people have the ability and courage to make changes in their life with support, guidance and encouragement. We are committed ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=36   Welcome to the DFpsych blog, Toronto Psychologist. Through this site, I intend to offer a clearer understanding of our services, and the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy.  Feel free to follow along as I address specific case studies, offer informative tips, and document positive life changes as they occur. If you have ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=35 Donna Ferguson’s 10 Steps to Quit Drinking To download, please send a small donation to donnaferguson3@gmail.com through one of these one of these online transfers: Your donations go towards making more of these manuals to help others. Thank you. http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=33 Here are a few of the topics I will cover in this blog over the coming weeks.If you have any specific areas of interest, please let me know. The objective of the Toronto Psychologist blog is to offer as much information as possible for you to have a thorough understanding of the ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=29 1. What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? An explanation of CBT and how it is different from classic psychoanalysis and social psychology. To find out more, click here: Toronto Psychologist link 2. Insomnia Not being able to sleep is often a psychosomatic condition. Find out more here: Toronto psychologist link 3. Smoking CBT can help you to quit smoking without the use of ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=28 Breast cancer patients undergo an enormous amount of psychological stress that starts from the diagnosis stage and continues on during treatment or even after remission. The stress and anxiety levels are particularly high during the 1-year period after diagnosis because the patients undergo treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. In ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=27 Toronto Psychologist blog is a resource for clients (prospective or otherwise) to learn more about cognitive behavioral therapy, psychology, therapy and psychology in Toronto.Donna Ferguson, of DFPsych, makes the Toronto Psychology blog as complete as possible. She also strives to answer any questions you may have as we move along.The ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=26 This is my profile - with hyperlinks for easy reference.Donna Ferguson is a Toronto psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She provides psychological assessments and treatments, specifically Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy focused, in the area of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders.Dr. Ferguson also works at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Healthat the Psychological Trama Program, Work Stress and ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=25 Support, guidance and encouragement are the keystones of self-development and change. This is what we strive to provide at DF Psych, through our strength-based philosophy.Whether you seek positive change in your life, or the elimination of harmful thoughts, patterns or behaviors, we address every issue in a way that is objective, confidential ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=24 As a Toronto psychologist, Donna Ferguson understands the overwhelming options for treatment that abound in Toronto today. There are many psychologists in Canada, however, when choosing apsychologist in Toronto it is essential to choose a psychologist that best suits your needs. Deciding on a psychologist is a very personal choice. It often ... http://www.dfpsych.com/?p=23