The Hydrocephalus Association RAISE program is a six-module research-informed program intended to help caregivers of children with hydrocephalus build the skills of resilience. It was designed by the University of Pennsylvania's Masters of Applied Positive Psychology Program in collaboration with the Hydrocephalus Association. This program has been specifically designed for you!
Enrollment Criteria: Parent or Primary Caregiver of children ages 0-18 years old with hydrocephalus.
This program was inspired by Dr. Brandon Rocque, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children's of Alabama, who found that parents of children with hydrocephalus experience high levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms. It is based on the proven fact that resilience can be taught—it’s about building skills. The curriculum was designed by the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Program in collaboration with Dr. Rocque, Tessa van der Willigen (Former member of the HA Board of Directors), Amanda Garzón (HA Chief Operations Officer), and Lakisha Harris (HA Support Programs Manager).