Surviving The Flares: An Emotional Toolkit For PANS/PANDAS Families In Crisis Mode

Now that we know what is happening during a PANS/PANDAS flare, it’s time to discuss how to survive it. In this episode, the group discusses different tools and strategies for helping your PANS/PANDAS child through a flare.

RESOURCES: 

Hornets and Hippos Workbook: https://margaretjessoppsyd.com/hornets-and-hippos/ 

Hornets and Hippos Workshop: https://margaretjessoppsyd.com/hornets-and-hippos/upcoming-workshops/ 

PANDAS Michiana https://pandasmichiana.com/ 

PANDAS Physician Network https://www.pandasppn.org/ 

PANDAS Network https://pandasnetwork.org/understanding-pandas/ 

Research https://pandasnetwork.org/research/ 

OCD Family Podcast https://www.ocdfamilypodcast.com/

Parenting Resources:

Dr. Ross Greene https://drrossgreene.com/ 

Dr. Becky Kennedy https://www.goodinside.com/about/ 

Dr. Dan Siegel https://drdansiegel.com/ 

Brene Brown (professor and researcher of shame, vulnerability, courage and empathy) https://brenebrown.com/ 

Songs for parents:

Don’t Give Up On Me By Andy Grammer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL9qp0FNEzU 

Come Close Now (Feed Your Soul) by Christa Wells https://youtu.be/jIYdZPuqjnY?si=oWT5NwamqjbeZ5db

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In this episode, the group talks about what is happening during a PANS/PANDAS flare — to the child, to the parents, to the other children in the house and the extended family. We cover the physical, emotional and social impacts on the entire family unit.

RESOURCES: 

Hornets and Hippos Workbook: https://margaretjessoppsyd.com/hornets-and-hippos/ 

Hornets and Hippos Workshop: https://margaretjessoppsyd.com/hornets-and-hippos/upcoming-workshops/ 

PANDAS Michiana https://pandasmichiana.com/ 

PANDAS Physician Network https://www.pandasppn.org/ 

PANDAS Network https://pandasnetwork.org/understanding-pandas/ 

Research https://pandasnetwork.org/research/ 

OCD Family Podcast https://www.ocdfamilypodcast.com/

Parenting Resources:

Dr. Ross Greene https://drrossgreene.com/ 

Dr. Becky Kennedy https://www.goodinside.com/about/ 

Dr. Dan Siegel https://drdansiegel.com/ 

Brene Brown (professor and researcher of shame, vulnerability, courage and empathy) https://brenebrown.com/ 

Songs for parents:

Don’t Give Up On Me By Andy Grammer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL9qp0FNEzU 

Come Close Now (Feed Your Soul) by Christa Wells https://youtu.be/jIYdZPuqjnY?si=oWT5NwamqjbeZ5db 

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Introducing Surviving The Flares, coming May/June 2024.

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