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    Understanding PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)

    PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is becoming much better understood... But we still have a long way to go. What constitutes a demand, though? We have put this together for you...
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    Meet the Experts

    Cathie Long

    Highly skilled independent social worker offering assessments for children, young people, and adults for Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals and/or Judicial Review
    Capacity Assessments for the Court of Protection 
    Approved Mental Health Professional 
    Expert witness
    Neurodivergent trainer 
    Co-author of 'Fabricated or Induced Illness and Perplexing Presentations - Abbreviated Practice Guide', May
    2022, British Association of Social Workers publication.
    Patrick Jones - Course author
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    Liz O'Nions

    I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at UCL, and have previously worked at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust, and at KU Leuven, in Belgium. I completed a PhD (2010 – 2014) at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.
    Patrick Jones - Course author
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    Deborah Wortman

    I am Deborah Wortman I have been a qualified psychotherapist for 12 years. I have a background in mental health and Social Work.
    I am committed to offering a safe, confidential and comfortable place for clients to talking about difficult issues that they are struggling with.
    Patrick Jones - Course author