Exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and helpful approaches

Exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and helpful approaches

Hannah Smith, Head of Fast Responder and Cynthia Gouveia Caria, Outreach Consultant

The first part of this session pinpoints the key characteristics of a PDA profile, how demands are perceived by those who have a PDA profile and how these demands can impact on anxiety. The second half of this session explores approaches to support and strategies to reduce anxiety.