Hello PDA Professionals,

The PDA Therapy Collaborative has been hard at work planning the first ever PDA Institute for Best Professional Practices!

The following is a list of our guest panelists who will join Collaborative members in topical discussion and participant Q and A.

Heather Jessup, M. Ed, founder of Journey’s with PDA
Dr Joy Eberhardt, founder of Orchid Pediatrics and The PDA Doc
Rachel Stern, LCSW, Social Worker and Board President of PDANA
Rachel Feldman, LCSW, Social Worker and Board Member of CHADD
Christine MacInnis, LMFT, approved advanced training provider with EMDRIA as well as an approved consultant to EMDRIA

Our Panel and group discussion topics?

1. Relational technique and its use in best practice adaptations for PDA.
2. Beyond Low Demand: Realities. What do we see in practice?
3. Diagnostic Intersectionality and it’s impact on PDA individuals and families. What are our methods to affirm client pain and discomfort, adapt our care to support wellness and facilitate access to care.

Reach out to me at EliseJacobsonLICSW@gmail.com with any questions. We hope you’ll join us on:

Saturday May 30th from 12pm to 5pm EST on ZOOM

If you can’t join us live but would still like to learn with us you can register and receive a video link after the event. Everyone who registers will receive a video.

Follow this link to register: https://pdatherapycollaborative.com/institute-for-pda-best-practices-may-30-2026-12pm-to-5pm-est/ and submit payment and registration on our WordPress site.

Or use this Stripe Link: https://buy.stripe.com/aFafZiacO6Sk6e09vPgjC07

Payment must accompany registration to secure your spot. Without payment you will not receive the zoom link released the week of the Institute. I anticipate a wonderful day of learning and collaboration with fellow PDA Professionals!

Should cost be a barrier don’t hesitate to request a rate adjustment. No questions asked. Just make the request through my email address.

I’m excited to share more about all our panelists in the weeks ahead and in engaging in this collaboration with them.

Wishing everyone joy and ease!

Warmly,

Elise Jacobson, LICSW, Founder, PDA Therapy Collaborative