10/08 Lisa Jurecic Returns to DNA!

We’re so excited to welcome We’re thrilled to welcome Lisa Jurecic, LCSW back to the Duke Neurodiversity Advocates (DNA) for another conversation on how neurodivergent people adapt, rebuild, and grow in a world not designed for them.

Last time, Lisa helped us unpack what neurodiversity really means. This time, she’s diving deeper — exploring resilience: not the “push through it” kind, but the quiet, creative kind that neurodivergent minds use to survive and thrive.

We’ll talk about:

• What resilience actually looks like when your challenges don’t go away

• How to build coping systems that protect your energy instead of draining it

• Why traditional ideas of “grit” can be harmful for neurodivergent and disabled people

• The link between self-acceptance and sustainable growth

• How community and self-knowledge are the real keys to resilience