PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections) is a debilitating neuroimmune medical condition that manifests with behavioral and psychiatric symptoms.  While counseling cannot stop P/P flares, counseling can tremendously support P/P families as they face the darkness of this disease.  Support includes: safety with sharing your story, learning de-escalation techniques & parent skill support, processing emotions & trauma, and education & treatment options.

P/P causes distress and trauma for the p/p kiddo, parents, and family.  RISE Counseling & Play Therapy supports P/P families daily.  Every year on October 9th, my family and I attend PANS/PANDAS awareness day at the capitol to advocate.  RISE Counseling & Play Therapy will continue to spread awareness, advocate, support P/P families, and hold hope that the next family may not have to endure as much.