Ask the Experts: COVID-19 Isolation

Jan 22, 2021 | Q+A

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on January 20, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine.   Question: I am a new mom and COVID has been very difficult. My husband works out of the home and I feel very isolated. We are not...

New Year, New Mindset

Jan 11, 2021 | Tips for Healthy Living, Understanding Mental Illness, Wellness

Have you found yourself at the beginning of a new year with good intentions and hefty resolutions, but ended up falling off track? We’ve all been there! Although it can seem discouraging, it is possible to make changes for the better. By having a growth mindset, you...

Ask the Experts: Mom Seeks Help Preparing for Children’s Questions

Dec 17, 2020 | Q+A

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on December 17, 2020, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine.   Question: I am a bi-sexual woman married to a woman. My daughter will be starting school next year and we hope to do some...

Ask the Experts: Parents Differ Over Dog

Dec 10, 2020 | Q+A

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on October 21, 2020, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine.  Question:  My son is 11 and has some significant behavioral issues including outbursts of anger, aggression, and yelling. We have...

BHH Provider Profile: Julie Potter, Family Peer Support Specialist

Dec 8, 2020 | Behavioral Home Health, BHH Provider, Q+A

Q: Why do you do this work? A: I do this work because I wish I had had someone who helped me when my child was young. It is hard to parent a child who struggles, it can be isolating. To have had someone who understood the types of things that I was going through would...