Born in 1959 to Major Ronald Ferguson and Susan Wright in London. Mother abandoned family at age 12 for polo player Hector Barrantes. Parents divorced, father remarried, leaving Ferguson in crowded family. Developed eating disorder after mother's abandonment
PSC helps identify emotional and behavioral problems in children. Contains 35 items rated on "Never", "Sometimes", or "Often" scale. Available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Japanese
Abandonment issues cause fear of rejection and isolation. Not a formal mental health diagnosis but can be related to anxiety. Can stem from childhood trauma like abuse, neglect or parental loss
"What's the problem?" is a common question about issues needing resolution. It can be used in both formal and casual settings. Can address both concrete and abstract problems. Often used to start conversations about problem-solving