Leah Ferguson
Leah
Ph.D., CMPC

Professional Affiliations
Professor, University of Saskatchewan; Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, administered by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA); Mental Performance Consultant, Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan
Bio
Leah Ferguson, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), is a citizen of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on sport psychology and Indigenous Peoples’ wellness, where she works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes, youth, girls, and women to collaboratively enhance sport experiences and wholistic wellness outcomes. She is particularly interested in the role of self-compassion as a resource for girls and women to overcome challenges and setbacks to flourish in sport and life. She is a Mental Performance Consultant with the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan, a Professional Member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. She translates her sport psychology research into practice through her applied work with athletes, teams, coaches, and sport parents, ranging from grassroots to high performance levels, to facilitate well-being and performance for positive sport experiences.
Additional Training
Yes, individuals and teams
Yes, individuals and teams
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Dual-Practitioner
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Contact Information
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
https://kinesiology.usask.ca/people/leah-ferguson.php
Languages Spoken
English
Service Delivery Format
Hybrid
Ages
Teens (13-17), Youth (12 & Under), Adults (18-34), Masters (35-64)
Sports (non-adaptive)
Cycling, Figure Skating and Ice Dancing, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Speed Skating, Track and Field, Dance, Curling, Cross Country Running, Badminton
Performance Setting
Business, Education, Sports, Exercise
Clientele
Competitive, University, High Performance (i.e., Olympic/ Podium pathway), Semi-professional/amateur, Recreational
Sports (adaptive)
Cycling, Swimming
Special Interests or Additional Training
Advocacy & Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mindfulness, Self-Talk, Emotional Regulation
