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

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

Nonverbal communication
26 Feb 2026

Communication: How it Can Make or Break a Relationship

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Reading Time: < 1 minutes

In my book, More than Luck Cultivation: A Resilient Mindset Navigating Life and Adversity, I explore the importance of understanding our communication patterns to not only strengthen our sense of self but also to recognize how these patterns shape the outcomes of our lives. This is especially true for our personal and professional relationships.   There are two primary modes of communication: verbal and non-verbal. While we often focus on the words we choose, it is equally important to consider … Read More

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