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Caregivers of bullied youths find solace in statewide G.E.A.R. Parent Network
Every day, children and adolescents across the country endure teasing, physical bullying and cyberbullying. As a parent, if your child is being bullied, you want to do everything you can to put an end to it. Many parents, however, don’t know where to start. G.E.A.R....
Helping youths overcome trauma
When young people experience a traumatic event, adults often struggle to find the right things to say or do. Children and adolescents may be injured, see others harmed, suffer sexual abuse, lose loved ones or witness tragic events. Adults, including parents, teachers...
C&C’s Annual Meeting salutes hope, recovery in challenging time
Crisis & Counseling Centers’ (C&C’s) community partners and staff celebrated the agency’s crisis residential program at the Annual Meeting & Dinner in May at the Elks Banquet and Conference Center in Waterville. Kennebec and Somerset county residents who...
Baby boomers face dual challenge of caring for parents and grandchildren
America’s baby boomer generation is entering or already enjoying their golden years, but many show no signs of slowing down as they face the unexpected responsibility of caring for their loved ones. Baby boomers are people who were born between 1946 and 1964, with 78...