'Connection before correction' The use of NVR for PDA families.

About this episode

This episode discusses how Non-Violent Resistance can support PDA families in managing distress and conflict.

In this episode, Sarah Stewart from the PDA Society is joined by Tracy Weiner, an NVR (Non-Violent Resistance) practitioner and parent of a PDA young person, to explore how NVR can support families experiencing high levels of distress and conflict. Tracy shares both her professional expertise and personal experience as a parent, speaking about the realities of parenting a PDA child into adolescence and adulthood. The conversation focuses on how NVR can offer an alternative approach when families are facing situations such as parental violence and aggression (PVA), where traditional strategies may no longer feel effective. Part 1 introduces the core principles of NVR, including moving away from control and consequences, and instead focusing on connection, presence and de-escalation. Tracy explains how NVR shifts the focus from trying to "fix" behaviour to strengthening relationships and reducing conflict over time. Sarah and Tracy also explore the emotional impact on parents, including fear, isolation and uncertainty, and how NVR can help rebuild confidence and stability within the family system. The discussion highlights that this approach is not about giving in, but about…

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Stewart

Guest: Tracy Weiner

Topics covered

• Non-Violent Resistance
• PDA families
• parenting strategies
• emotional impact
• conflict resolution
• relationship building

Keywords

• PDA
• NVR
• parenting
• conflict
• emotional impact
• family dynamics
• adolescence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PDA Society, NVR (Non-Violent Resistance)

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