Pathological Demand Avoidance In Teens

Teenagers with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) face unique challenges that go far beyond typical adolescent struggles. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Laura Kirby, author of "The Teen's Guide to PDA," to discuss what parents and professionals need to know about supporting teens with PDA.

What You'll Learn:

✅ Why PDA behaviors are driven by anxiety, not defiance
✅ How to distinguish between "can't" and "won't"
✅ Real strategies from teens with PDA themselves
✅ Why traditional anxiety management often backfires
✅ How to support without creating more demands
✅ The importance of autonomy in PDA teens' healing journey

Don't miss this episode full of practical approaches that you can start using today:)
Sincerely,
Holly Blanc Moses
The Mom/Neurodivergent Therapist

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