Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Clinician Guide (Three Psychs)

Our PDA Clinician Guide is designed to support professionals and families in understanding PDA, reducing pressure, and creating a path toward trust and collaboration. Designed to be used in therapy session or at home to create meaningful change. Supporting families to break the cycle and begin reconnection is an essential first step.

What’s included:

2 Handouts for Parents

• PDA in Families –Understand how PDA shapes family dynamics.

• PDA and Anxiety – The link between PDA and stress responses.

9 Worksheets for Professionals

• Family Values – Clarifying what truly matters.

• Increasing Connection – Strengthening relationships.

• Prioritising What Matters – Focusing on what’s manageable.

• Window of Tolerance –  Recognising and respecting emotional capacity.

• Disguising Demands – Using declarative language effectively.

• Reducing Pressure – Creating a low-demand environment.

• and MORE