Wise Workshop: What is Demand Avoidance

About the event

Demand avoidance is often misunderstood as stubbornness, defiance, or a lack of motivation. This workshop explores demand avoidance as a natural, anxiety-driven response rather than a behavioural choice.

It examines how anyone can express demand avoidance at times in life, and what to do if it is become more of a persistent struggle. This means exploring what counts as a demand, and why they can feel overwhelming at various life stages

In this workshop, you will learn:
Understand what demand avoidance is and isn’t.
Recognise how the internal and external environment can be used to support those struggling with demand avoidance.
Learn how to adapt the environment and leverage it to passively support someone struggling with demand avoidance.
Explore common support strategies that work for a range of individuals.
Identify real life examples and strategies for both children and adults that can work in both school and at home.

Designed for parents, carers this workshop focuses on building understanding and creating supportive environments that reduce anxiety and promote engagement.