Self-Care is Not a Luxury, it’s a Responsibility: Advocacy & Resilience with Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth McRae

Send us Fan MailToday I’ll share parts of my conversation with Dr. Elizabeth McRae, a pediatric psychologist at the University of Alabama, to talk about empowering children with complex medical conditions and supporting the families who care for them.We explore:The difference between pediatric psychologists and neuropsychologistsHow parents can help kids learn to advocate for themselvesThe RAISE program, which helps caregivers build resilience and find balanceWhy self-care and mental health are essential for families raising medically complex kidsResources & Links:Hydrocephalus Association RAISE Resilience Program: https://www.hydroassoc.org/raise-resilience-program/Caring for the Caregiver: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Manage Burnout: https://www.hydroassoc.org/caring-for-the-caregiver/Mindfulness for Hydrocephalus: Tools to Manage Stress: https://www.hydroassoc.org/mindfulness-for-hydrocephalus/Neuropsychology 101: Understanding Cognitive Function in Hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.org/understanding-cognitive-function-hydrocephalus/Support Groups: https://www.hydroassoc.org/find-a-community-network/HydrocephalusCONNECT Peer Support: https://www.hydroassoc.org/hydrocephalusconnect-peer-support/Easily Explain Hydrocephalus to a Child with Confidence: https://www.hydroassoc.org/how-to-explain-hydrocephalus-to-a-child/Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care: https://www.hydroassoc.org/transitioning-from-pediatric-to-adult-care/Timeline for a Successful Transition to Adult Care: https://www.hydroassoc.org/timeline-for-transitioning-to-adult-care/Toolkit for Transitioning Medical Care: https://www.hydroassoc.org/toolkit-transitioning-medical-care/Transitioning to Independence: https://www.hydroassoc.org/transitioning-to-independence/Prescription Management: Helping Your Teen Master It: https://www.hydroassoc.org/teen-prescription-management/Individualized Education Program (IEP): https://www.hydroassoc.org/individualized-education-program/Your Healthcare Team: https://www.hydroassoc.org/your-healthcare-team-2/Complications of a shunt system: https://www.hydroassoc.org/complications-of-shunt-systems/Shunt Malfunction: Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.hydroassoc.org/shunt-malfunctions-frequently-asked-questions/Resource for Parents: https://www.hydroassoc.org/parent-hydrocephalus-resources/Hydrocephalus Resources: Learn more about hydrocephalus: https://www.hydroassoc.orgRequest a Hydro Hero shoutout on the show: https://bit.ly/hydroheroformFollow on Instagram: @taishaycameron, @hydroassoc