Digital Download

The RELATE Foundational Training Manual

The complete clinical training curriculum for PDA intervention. Sixteen chapters across five parts, five assessment instruments, triage protocols, and implementation guides — in one downloadable PDF.

Individual License

For Solo Practitioners

One licensed copy for a single clinician, educator, or practitioner. Includes all assessment instruments and reference materials.

16-chapter training manual (PDF)
RELATE Assessment — 5 versions
ADAPT Decision Card
Quick Reference Cards (one per pillar)
Demand Audit worksheet
Supporter Self-Assessment
1 year of updates included

$149

Purchase — Individual License

Site License

For Organizations & Teams

Unlimited copies for a single site — residential program, clinic, school, or hospital unit. Share across your entire staff.

Everything in Individual License
Unlimited users at one site
Printable assessment instruments
Staff onboarding checklist
Implementation planning template
Priority access to new companion guides
1 year of updates included

$699

Purchase — Site License

What's Inside

Five-part clinical curriculum

Part I: Understanding PDA

Chapters 1–3. The nervous system model, the PDA spectrum, and co-occurring conditions — building the foundation for mechanism-based intervention.

Part II: The RELATE Framework

Chapters 4–7. Mechanism and theory, deep training on each of the six pillars, the ADAPT decision-making framework, and how cycles and sequences work together.

Part III: Three Applications

Chapters 8–10. Three application modes: supporter-to-PDA-person, adult PDA self-directed, and clinician-to-adult-PDA-client.

Part IV: Assessment

Chapters 11–13. Supporter self-assessment, the RELATE Assessment walkthrough across all five versions, and translating assessment data into action.

Part V: Implementation

Chapters 14–16. The phase sequence, rupture and repair, troubleshooting, sustainability, and the complete decision tree.

Questions

Frequently asked

Is this a book I can buy on Amazon?

No. This is a clinical training manual sold exclusively through this site. It is not available through Amazon, bookstores, or other retail channels. It includes assessment instruments and clinical tools that are designed for professional use.

Can I share it with my team?

The individual license is for one practitioner. If you want to distribute the manual to your team or organization, purchase the site license — it covers unlimited users at a single site.

Does it qualify for CE credits?

CE accreditation is currently in process. The live training packages are being developed with CE eligibility in mind. Check back for updates or join our mailing list to be notified.

What format is the download?

PDF. The assessment instruments are provided as separate fillable PDF forms that can be completed digitally or printed.

Is RELATE evidence-based?

RELATE is evidence-informed — it draws on established research in attachment science, intolerance of uncertainty, affective neuroscience, and trauma-informed care. No randomized controlled trials exist for RELATE or for any structured PDA intervention. The entire PDA intervention field is pre-RCT. RELATE is transparent about this.

I'm a parent. Is this for me?

This manual is designed for professionals trained in the RELATE model. If you're a parent or caregiver, companion guides written specifically for families are in development. Visit pdaexperts.com or join our mailing list to be notified when they're available.