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Courses & Training

We offer courses for parents and professional's (who work within education, health and social care settings).

​Our training is delivered by our experienced family support associates with essential lived experience.

Courses
PDA NVR

FLAGSHIP PARENTING COURSE ~ THERAPEUTIC NVR

CHANGING THE LENS OF PARENTING WITH NVR PRINCIPALS

Group Course / 7 sessions / 1.5 hrs per session

 

Our Freedom Parenting Flagship Course with Therapeutic NVR (TNVR) principals aims to support families and professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement non-violent strategies in managing challenging behaviours and conflicts within the home or school environment.

This course aims to promote a safe and inclusive culture within the home or school, improve relationships between adult and child, and reduce the use of punitive disciplinary measures. 

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PDA NVR COURSE

Group Course / 7 sessions / 1.5 hrs per session

 

This course allows participants to gain the essential knowledge and acquire skills needed to effectively implement therapeutic focused intervention for addressing violence, aggression, controlling, destructive, and harmful behaviours within families and schools.  This course is designed specifically for the parents of children with PDA, offering valuable insights, practical strategies and an understanding of their own reactions and being able to support themselves and their family through challenging times. 

Upcoming Courses
    PDA NVR Course - January (Tuesday's)
    PDA NVR Course - January (Tuesday's)
    Tue 13 Jan
    Online via Zoom
    The course offers a therapeutic approach to NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) parenting, and has been designed specifically for parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The course is designed to deepen parents' understanding of the PDA profile. Multiple dates starting 13th January
    PDA NVR Course - January (Friday)
    PDA NVR Course - January (Friday)
    Fri 23 Jan
    Online via Zoom
    The course offers a therapeutic approach to NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) parenting, and has been designed specifically for parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The course is designed to deepen parents' understanding of the PDA profile. Multiple dates starting 23rd January
    PDA NVR Course - September (Friday's) (2)
    PDA NVR Course - September (Friday's) (2)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri 14 Nov
    Online via Zoom
    The course offers a therapeutic approach to NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) parenting, and has been designed specifically for parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The course is designed to deepen parents' understanding of the PDA profile. Multiple dates starting 19th September
    PDA NVR Course - September (Tuesday's)
    PDA NVR Course - September (Tuesday's)
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 11 Nov
    Online via Zoom
    The course offers a therapeutic approach to NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) parenting, and has been designed specifically for parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The course is designed to deepen parents' understanding of the PDA profile. Multiple dates starting 23rd September
    SEN/EHCP Q&A sessions
    SEN/EHCP Q&A sessions
    Multiple Dates
    Fri 18 Jul
    https://zoom.us/j/4025862036?omn=9383236400
    We are pleased to announce our SEN/EHCP Q&A sessions with Astrid; the first one is tomorrow Thursday 6th February at 5pm.
    A Parent & Carer Coffee Morning For families raising neurodivergent children
    A Parent & Carer Coffee Morning For families raising neurodivergent children
    Tue 08 Jul
    Acton
    Join us for a warm and welcoming get-together with other parents and carers of neurodivergent children in the Acton area. Whether you’re looking to connect, share stories, or simply sit with a cuppa – you’re so welcome.
    💜 Purple Heart Picnic - Ealing - Walpol Park 💜
    💜 Purple Heart Picnic - Ealing - Walpol Park 💜
    Sat 07 Jun
    London
    A Purple Heart Family Gathering 🌿💜 The Wildheart Picnic 📍 Walpole Park, Ealing | Saturday 7th June 2025 We’re inviting our wonderful Wild Ones, families and supporters to join us for a gentle, low-demand community day outdoors—time to connect, co-regulate, play, and just be. 💜
    💜 BOOK READING & BREAKFAST with SUZAN ISSA 💜
    💜 BOOK READING & BREAKFAST with SUZAN ISSA 💜
    Wed 21 May
    Hobo Club
    📖 Author of “Raising a Wild Child”
    PDA NVR Course - April (2) 2025
    PDA NVR Course - April (2) 2025
    Wed 02 Apr
    Online
    The course offers a therapeutic approach to NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) parenting, and has been designed specifically for parents of children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The course is designed to deepen parents' understanding of the PDA profile. Multiple dates starting 2nd April
    PDA NVR Course - January / 2 2025
    PDA NVR Course - January / 2 2025
    Multiple Dates
    PDA NVR Course - January / 2 2025
    Wed 22 Jan
    Zoom
    This course is designed specifically for parents of children with PDA, offering valuable insights, practical strategies and an understanding of their own reactions and being able to support themselves and their family through challenging times.
    PDA NVR Course - January / 1 2025
    PDA NVR Course - January / 1 2025
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 14 Jan
    Zoom
    This course is designed specifically for parents of children with PDA, offering valuable insights, practical strategies and an understanding of their own reactions and being able to support themselves and their family through challenging times.
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