The PDA Parenting Course: Crisis to Calm

Start Your Journey to Calm

You receive lifetime access to the full Crisis to Calm course and the resources to come back to whenever family life feels hard.

That works out to $33 per module, with lifetime access whenever you need a reset.

Everything included for $297

The full course

9 modules and 33 bite-sized lessons, arranged as a practical 30-day path you can follow step by step or move through at your own pace.

Resources you can return to

Downloadable resources and support materials to help you use the ideas in real family moments: school mornings, transitions, homework, bedtime, and outings.

Two included books

You’ll receive the companion eBook plus the bonus free book, Unlocking PDA: A Parent's Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Pathological Demand Avoidance.

By the end of Crisis to Calm, you’ll have practical ways to make difficult moments easier for your child and your family

✔ Spot the early signs of overwhelm so you can support your child before anxiety builds into a meltdown.

✔ Know what to do when things start to escalate, with simple first steps that help you respond calmly.

✔ Make small changes to routines and environments that reduce pressure and conflict.

✔ Feel more confident in your responses, instead of replaying hard moments and wondering what went wrong.

✔ Understand why familiar parenting strategies can increase pressure for a child with a PDA profile, and learn approaches that better fit their needs.

✔ Repair and reconnect after hard moments, so one difficult day does not define the whole week.

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What you’ll learn inside Crisis to Calm

Inside Crisis to Calm, you’ll move through nine short, practical modules designed to help you use what you learn right away:

The Fundamentals: anxiety, not defiance · connection before cooperation · less pressure, more progress

A Fast, Anxiety-Aware Plan: spot early signs of overwhelm before they become a meltdown

Low-Demand Living Systems: routines that bend, not break, including micro-practices, regulation stations, and choice boards

Choice-Giving Guardrails: neuro-affirming communication for big feelings and everyday moments

Soft Starts and Soft Ends: calmer transitions with practical supports

Advocating at School: help home and school work from the same understanding

Boundaries and Space: support for siblings, one-to-one rituals, and family rhythms

The Crisis Calm Plans: your Calm Kit, Respite Plan, Support Map, and Red Flag Inventory

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"The course is built on the same compassionate, practical approach readers have found helpful in my book. “This book offers a clear, compassionate introduction to PDA, helping you understand the ‘why’ behind challenging behaviours without judgment. The explanations are practical and easy to follow, with supportive strategies you can actually use in day-to-day life. I appreciated the calm, empowering tone. It feels like a steady guide rather than a lecture.” Amazon review, verified Kindle purchase “A helpful guide for understanding a PDA profile and how it differs from other autism presentations.” Amazon review, verified Kindle purchase"

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Why this is different

This is not another behaviour chart to add to the pile.

Crisis to Calm is built around Design for Belonging, a framework that helps you see the anxiety underneath the behaviour first, so your response fits your child's nervous system instead of fighting it.

The barrier is not the child. The barrier is the design. When we change the design, things begin to soften.

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Is Crisis to Calm for you?

If daily life with your child can shift from calm to crisis in seconds, this course is for you.

Crisis to Calm is for parents who have tried the usual advice and still find that getting dressed, leaving the house, homework, or bedtime can turn into a standoff.

You have not failed. You may simply have been given the wrong map.

When your child’s nervous system cannot tolerate demands, more consistency, stricter routines, or bigger consequences often make things harder. This course helps you understand what is happening underneath the behaviour, respond earlier, and build a calmer plan for real family life.

This may be for you if:

✔ School mornings, transitions, homework, or bedtime often become crisis points.

✔ Rewards, consequences, charts, and stricter routines have not worked, or have increased your child’s distress.

✔ You are exhausted from walking on eggshells and second-guessing what to say next.

✔ You want to understand the anxiety, overwhelm, and need for autonomy beneath your child’s behaviour.

✔ You want practical language, calmer responses, and a realistic 30-day plan you can use at home, school, and out in the world.

By the end of the course, you will better understand what is driving your child’s responses, know what to do when situations escalate, and have a plan you can trust when family life feels overwhelming.

This course is not a punishment-based or compliance-focused behaviour program. It does not provide a PDA diagnosis or replace individual medical, psychological, or therapeutic care.

This is not about changing who your child is. It is about changing how you understand and respond, so there is more room for calm, confidence, and connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does the course take?

Lessons are deliberately short. Most parents work through one lesson at a time and apply one strategy before adding the next. The course may take 15–30 hours to complete, but there is no schedule and no falling behind.

 

My child doesn’t have a formal PDA diagnosis. Will this still help?

Yes. If the description on this page sounds like your home, the strategies can still help because they are built around anxiety and nervous system patterns, not paperwork.

 

Is this only for parents?

It is written for parents first, but grandparents, carers, and educators use it too. Module 7 focuses on getting home and school on the same page.

 

What if I can’t make the live calls?

Every call is recorded, so you can watch in your own time and send questions ahead if you like.

 

Do I get lifetime access?

Yes. All nine modules, recordings, and resources are yours for the life of the course. Any updates and additional content will be added too.

 

What happens after the course?

The course stands on its own. If you want ongoing support afterwards, there will be monthly live calls with new content and current information.

You do not need to become a perfect parent

You need a different lens — one that helps you see anxiety first, respond to the nervous system first, and trust that small changes can create meaningful shifts. I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.

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