Research & Professional Practice
We know how important it is that professionals have access to a strong evidence base to inform how they work. Here, you’ll find comprehensive information about existing research on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) as well as guidance to help professionals understand how to adapt their practice to secure better outcomes for PDAers and their families. If you’re a professional seeking resources to share with PDA individuals or their families, our What helps guides for families & carers may also be helpful.
If you are interested in research around PDA the following pages cover
- Origins of the term PDA
- A history of PDA research
- Short overviews of published research
- PDA research priorities
- How we encourage PDA research
- PDA Society research publications
If you are a professional looking to inform your practice the following content is for you
Guidance on providing a safe and accessible service for PDAers and their families
This generalised guidance is a good start for thinking about how to ensure you provide support in an accessible way.
Practice guidance for social workers
Practice guidance for educators
Practice guidance around diagnosis
Practice guidance for health practitioners
PDA Society research publications
Access publications and research undertaken by or in collaboration with the PDA Society.
If you can’t find the information you need here please get in touch with our training team who offer bespoke training and consultancy to professionals wanting to increase their knowledge & improve practice in this area.
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If you can’t find the information you need here please get in touch with our training team who offer bespoke training and consultancy to professionals wanting to increase their knowledge & improve practice in this area.
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