PANS/PANDAS Parent Virtual Support Group for Stress and Burnout
A place where you are SEEN, VALUED, and HEARD
Help for PANS/PANDAS Parents and Families
(Join from anywhere in US or abroad)
We have multiple groups running in 2026 and beyond:
Virtual PANS/PANDAS Traumatic Stress Recovery and Burnout Group
To register, select group meeting, click on ANY date on the calendar for this month that corresponds with the meeting day of week, then you will be directed for the payment options.
Days: Tuesdays at 12 noon EST (Fri group paused)
Trauma-informed Yoga classes (virtual and in-person options)
What to expect? 15 minutes of talk time, remaining time spent on re-teaching your nervous system how to relax using trauma-informed yoga activities
Days: Tuesdays 7-8 PM EST in person or Thursdays 12:30-1:30 PM EST online
Cost: $200 for 8 week series
If you are not ready to sign up, but want to stay updated on our groups, please drop your email in the interest list
Frequently Asked Questions
What to expect in the meetings?
20 minutes discussion through traumatic stress workbook
40 minutes of community-based activities to calm your frayed nerves! Please note- this is NOT psychotherapy.
Can you tell me about Sara Rodriguez?
I thought I was just stressed as a PANS/PANDAS Mama of three kids with brain inflammation (Lyme disease, strep and bartonella). What I didn’t realize was I was experiencing traumatic stress. I can help!
Credentials- MSW in Social work, Green Cross and Dr. Nacho Jarero to for acute community traumatic stress
Can acute traumatic stress strategies be effective online and within a group setting?
Yes! The ASSYST protocols we use are designed by Dr. Nacho Jarero as an early intervention method for individuals or groups.
These protocols utilizes the AIP model similar to EMDR and bilateral stimulation techniques to desensitize symptoms, reduce arousal (think jumpiness, over-researching medications, shutting down) and stabilize the nervous system without having to verbally recount the exact events. It’s brilliant and has been life-changing for me.
What is the cost? Can I simply drop in here or there and pay as I go?
At $25 a group ($200 for the entire series), we are keeping your costs very low- both to remove any financial barriers and also to accommodate for times when you need to miss group.
At this time, we don’t allow drop ins so we know we have a group to rely on each week. However, you can join us for one free group (see link at top of page). Refunds cannot be provided if you cannot attend a meeting; however, replays are provided so that you don’t miss a thing!
How do I know if I am experiencing traumatic stress?
- Feeling overly alert or hypervigilant about your child’s behavior, finding the right protocols
- Difficulty falling asleep or waking early
- Remembering experiences you’d prefer to forget (the day your child changed, medical treatments, meltdowns, etc.)
- More irritable or difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Feeling shut down or detached from yourself
- Headaches, stomach issues, increased fatigue
Discover a world of healing and possibilities
If you are interested in the PANS/PANDAS Parent Virtual Support Group for Stress and Burnout, please sign up on the interest form and indicate which group is the best fit for you: