. Sometimes they are right, most of the time they are wrong. I have been providing treatment for step-families, step-parents, intact families, people going through divorce, sexual problems and parent-child problems for 35 years. Difficulty making decisions or concentrating h. Often times depression can create problems in your marriage and family. (DSM IV). next. Feelings of guilt or worthlessness f. But, even if counseling doesn't result in staying together, it is still a win-win proposition. Divorce is extremely painful, for parents and for children. next. Grandparents aren't too thrilled with it either. The following are symptoms of depression. Sometimes they are right, most of the time.