Dr. Jacqueline McAdam
3 Jun 2026

A Recipe for Resilience

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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