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Ask the Experts: Feeling Safe in School

Ask the Experts: Feeling Safe in School

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on May 13, 2021, by Cindy Mailhot, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine.  Question: My daughter was touched sexually without consent by a classmate last year. She has not had in-person classes with the student this...

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Ask The Experts: Fed Up with Mother-in-Law

Ask The Experts: Fed Up with Mother-in-Law

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on March 25, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine.   Question: I am absolutely fed up with my mother-in-law. She has spent pretty much my entire marriage to her son criticizing me as a...

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Ask the Experts: Teen Son Battles Depression

Ask the Experts: Teen Son Battles Depression

This article originally appeared in Macaroni Kid on February 23, 2021, by Luanne Starr Rhoades, LCPC, LADC, CCS; Health Affiliates Maine.   Question: My son has battled depression and anxiety since late elementary school. He is 16 now. We have tried multiple...

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Ask the Experts: COVID-19 Isolation

Ask the Experts: COVID-19 Isolation

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...

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Ask the Experts: Parents Differ Over Dog

Ask the Experts: Parents Differ Over Dog

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...

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