You won't believe it, but it happened to me.
16 Jun 2026

You Won’t Believe it, but it Happened to Me

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Reading Time: 7 minutes

Life as a parent and the unexpected challenges can be hard to believe, but believe it—these experiences are real. I would not have believed it, but this happened to me. This is one of those stories that is emotionally challenging, a bit absurd, and equally inspiring. I hope upon reading this, you feel just a little lighter, a little more hopeful, and more grounded in the present moment, as you just never know what the future will bring. It was … Read More

Dr. Jacqueline McAdam
3 Jun 2026

A Recipe for Resilience

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Reading Time: 5 minutes

Theory and Practice This post is intended to help you understand the concept of resilience and the theoretical frameworks that have shaped our understanding. It provides a kind of equation for resilience, such as 2 + 2 = 4. Almost as if resilience were a recipe: add certain ingredients, reduce others, and we can create a person capable of thriving. Although some things make a huge difference, it is not that straightforward. Resilience is defined in relation to risks, protective … Read More

Child Soldiers
12 May 2026

Child Soldiers: Fourteen (yrs) and an AK-47

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Reading Time: 7 minutes

It has been many years since I was stopped by a fourteen-year-old holding an AK-47.The weapon of choice for child soldiers for a number of reasons. Being stopped on the road by what is defined as a child soldier was a common occurrence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the late 90’s, just after the Rwandan Genocide. We would reach into the glove compartment and hand over cigarettes, mints, or chocolate. Most received these tokens with a … Read More

Acceptance and Commitment
5 May 2026

Why I Choose ACT over CBT

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Reading Time: 6 minutes

A brief introduction to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy I started my career steeped in behaviourism. The idea is that if we can alter our own and others’ behaviour, transformation, personal growth, quality of life, and happiness are inevitably possible. It is that simple, shape behaviours, and we can solve a problem. Behaviourisms and Watson This is reinforced by the famous quote by John B. Watson, the founder of Behaviourism. When I started working with autistic children early in my career, … Read More
27 Mar 2026

Paradigms and Patterns: How Do They Impact You and Masai Women?

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Reading Time: 6 minutes

My business, Resilient Generations, focuses on psychological resilience and economic resilience. The economic aspect reflects my social enterprise that focuses on income development for vulnerable populations in Africa. Both aspects are shaped and influenced by the paradigms and behavioural patterns that govern how we live and work. Paradigm and Masai Women’s Jewelry The word paradigm refers to a model of practice or a pattern. These models or patterns of behaviour shape how we see the world and respond to it. … Read More

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