. next. Many people look back years later at their failed marriage, regretting that they were not wise enough to seek the help they needed. Depression must be treated first in order to give you the emotional where-with-all to address your marriage and family issues. (DSM IV). Often times, a little bit of assistance can make the difference between staying together happily and getting a divorce. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. 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. Low energy level g. Divorce is extremely painful, for parents and for children. Conversely, ongoing marital and family problems can lead to depression. Divorce is extremely painful, for parents and for children. Conversely, ongoing marital and family problems can lead to depression. We so oftentimes feel if we could just get away from our spouse and find a nice, understanding, loving person, happiness and contentment would be ours for the taking. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. Decreased pleasure in normal activities c. But, even if counseling doesn't result in staying together, it is still a win-win proposition. next. Weight loss or weight gain e. You put in the extra time and effort for yourself and for your children. Counseling for divorce mediation and post-divorce child adjustment problems is also available. Depression must be treated first in order to give you the emotional where-with-all to address your marriage and family issues. next. Many people look back years later at their failed marriage, regretting that they were not wise enough.