Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Guide for Parents & Teachers
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? Learn to recognise the signs of anxiety-driven avoidance and discover practical, relational strategies for…
Helping professionals who help children. Advice, guidance and resources backed by research and evidence.
What is Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)? Learn to recognise the signs of anxiety-driven avoidance and discover practical, relational strategies for…
Written from the viewpoint of a young person, this powerful article challenges professionals to reflect on the importance of first…
A practical guide to understanding sensory seeking behaviours in children. Learn the signs, causes, and strategies parents and professionals can…
Discover how clear, loving boundaries help children grow in confidence, emotional skills, and independence. A parent-friendly, research-based guide with practical…
Explore the causes, signs, and impacts of self-sabotage in children and teens, with practical strategies for parents, educators, and mental…
A trauma-informed guide exploring physical touch-seeking behaviours in children with SEMH needs. Learn how to interpret, support, and respond through…
Explore how behaviours in children with SEMH needs present, what drives them, and how to offer effective, trauma-informed support. Includes…
Learn how behaviour is communication in SEMH children and discover relationship-based strategies to build trust, emotional safety, and resilience.