Description
Understanding PDA in the Play Therapy Room
A 2-hour recorded workshop exploring PDA through a neuroaffirming, relational, and power-aware lens.
Designed for play therapists, creative arts therapists, child and adolescent therapists, educators, and professionals supporting neurodivergent children and young people.
The workshop explores:
- Understanding PDA through a neuroaffirming lens
- The role of autonomy, power, and nervous system safety
- Why therapy itself can sometimes become a demand
- Recognising PDA presentations in the therapy room
- Rethinking resistance, avoidance, and engagement
- How understanding PDA can influence therapeutic decision-making and practice
- Creating more collaborative therapeutic relationships
What’s included
🎥 2-hour recorded workshop (lifetime access)
📘 PDF copy of the presentation slides
📜 Certificate available on request
Please note: each purchase includes 2 download attempts. Be sure to save your file securely to your device for future access.
This resource is for personal use only. You are welcome to print or save a copy for your own reference, but please do not share, reproduce, or distribute it without permission. Each purchase supports me in continuing to create neuroaffirming resources for parents, caregivers, and professionals.
If you’d like to use this resource within an organisation, classroom, or clinical setting, please get in touch at grainne.playtherapy@gmail.com to request permission or a professional license.





