Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Clinical Counsellor, Educator, Author and Parenting Expert
Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a respected clinical counsellor, educator, and parenting expert with over 25 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology and specializes in developmental psychology and attachment-based parenting.
As the author of the highly regarded book “Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One),” already translated into 14 languages, Dr. MacNamara provides invaluable insights into child development and effective parenting strategies. Her work is celebrated for its depth, accessibility and practical application.
Dr. MacNamara is a faculty member at the Neufeld Institute, where she collaborates with Dr. Gordon Neufeld and contributes to the development of educational resources and programs aimed at supporting parents, educators and mental health professionals. Her expertise has been featured in various media outlets, enhancing her reputation as a leading voice in developmental psychology and parenting.
She is also a professional speaker who has presented to the United Nations and The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.
In addition to her writing and teaching, Dr. MacNamara offers workshops and seminars, sharing her knowledge and strategies to foster healthy child development and strengthen family relationships.
Through her dedicated work, Dr. MacNamara continues to impact the field of parenting and child development, supporting families in nurturing their children’s emotional and psychological well-being.
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Dr. Deborah MacNamara is a respected clinical counsellor, educator, and parenting expert with over 25 years of experience working with children, youth and adults. She holds a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology and specializes in developmental psychology and attachment-based parenting.
As the author of the highly regarded book “Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One),” already translated into 14 languages, Dr. MacNamara provides invaluable insights into child development and effective parenting strategies. Her work is celebrated for its depth, accessibility and practical application.
Dr. MacNamara is a faculty member at the Neufeld Institute, where she collaborates with Dr. Gordon Neufeld and contributes to the development of educational resources and programs aimed at supporting parents, educators and mental health professionals. Her expertise has been featured in various media outlets, enhancing her reputation as a leading voice in developmental psychology and parenting.
She is also a professional speaker who has presented to the United Nations and The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.
In addition to her writing and teaching, Dr. MacNamara offers workshops and seminars, sharing her knowledge and strategies to foster healthy child development and strengthen family relationships.
Through her dedicated work, Dr. MacNamara continues to impact the field of parenting and child development, supporting families in nurturing their children’s emotional and psychological well-being.