12/05/2025
PANS/PANDAS Training for Mental Health Clinicians
February 27 | 10 AM – 12 PM | 2 CEs
I’m excited to share an introductory CE training I’ve been developing on PANS/PANDAS—conditions that can cause sudden-onset OCD, tics, eating restriction, anxiety, and dramatic behavioral changes.
Families often describe it as “my child went to bed one kid and woke up another.” Despite how acute and debilitating these symptoms can be, access to informed medical and psychological care is limited. Advocacy and increased training on these disorders is essential to help families receive proper assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Training Includes:
-Definitions: PANS vs. PANDAS
-Differentiating from non-PANS OCD & neurodevelopmental disorders
-2025 research updates: immune dysregulation, neuroinflammation, RNA sequencing
-Evidence-based interventions: ERP, SPACE, DBT crisis strategies
-ARFID/eating restriction within PANS presentations
-Scope of practice & referral pathways with medical teams
-Worksheets & flowcharts for assessment, referral, and treatment planning
Why this training matters:
-Families often come to therapists first
-Proper rule-outs are essential, even when it’s not PANS
-Coordinated mental health + medical care is critical when it is PANS
CE Information:
-2 CEs for NYS LMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, LMSWs, LCATs & Psychologists
-Provided through Hudson Valley Professional Development
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/panspandas-an-evidence-based-approach-for-mental-health-professionals-tickets-1976257528467
I hope to see you there!
For more PANS/PANDAS resources, visit: barbshepardcounseling.com
