What is PDA? – Introductory session
All our courses are delivered by training facilitators with valuable lived experience of PDA as PDAers themselves, parents, carers, partners, family members or professionals working with PDAers.
Our “What is PDA?” course is a welcoming introductory session designed to provide a clear overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). It is suitable for parents, carers, and professionals supporting PDA children and young people — whether formally diagnosed, self-identified, or still exploring the profile, up to the age of 18.
Families supporting young people aged 18 and over are very welcome to attend; however, please note that this session does not cover adult-specific approaches or strategies due to time constraints.
If you are seeking a CPD-accredited training option, you can explore our CPD courses here.
Course length
- 2.5 hours online
- 3 hours in person
Course content
- What is PDA?
- Demands and their effects
- How PDA can feel
- Helpful approaches
- Rewards/praise/sanctions
- PDA considerations
- Signposting to resources & support
- Additional Q&A session either focused on a specific topic or with a PDA Adult (subject to availability)
Course options available
- Flexible delivery options: Available as a single session.
- Delivery format: Offered online or in person, subject to trainer availability and location.
- Custom durations: Alternative session lengths available on request, with adapted content.
- Tailored content: Bespoke content options can be designed to meet specific needs or audience requirements.
- Large group provision: Suitable for groups of 50 or more.
Fees start from:
| Attendees | 0–20 | 21–30 | 31–50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | £600 | £810 | £1,275 |
| In-person (excluding expenses) |
£850 | £1,148 | £1,806 |
Please note
The listed course fee is a base price.
Additional costs for in person training, including travel, accommodation, subsistence, and printing of handouts/resources (based on the number of attendees), will be invoiced separately after the event.
We are happy to provide a prediction of these expenses in advance, upon request.
If extended breaks (e.g. for lunch) are required, session length may need to increase.
Payment terms
- Full payment for the course is required prior to delivery.
- Expenses will be invoiced separately after the event, based on actual costs. Supporting documentation is available upon request.
- If you foresee any difficulty in meeting these terms, please contact us at the time of booking to discuss.
Fee validity and amendments
PDA Society reserves the right to amend fees at any time. All pricing provided here should be treated as a guide only.
Once you have received a written quotation from our training team, fees quoted will remain valid for a maximum of 4 weeks.
How to book
To make a booking or request further information, please complete our enquiry form.
To discuss options for individual training on our public courses contact us at training.support@pdasociety.org.uk.
For assistance with our E-learning contact us at training.support@pdasociety.org.uk.
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