The goal of this treatment is to involve the family in finding solutions for the student. Therapy involving parents is an effective and essential part of treatment for children with depression. (APA, 2005). This can be a very effective method if family members actively participate during therapy sessions. However, problems can arise if the family is reluctant to participate in family therapy, especially because there is a misconception that family therapy is about blaming the parents. However, family therapy helps families come up with different interventions that can help the child. To avoid these problems, clear and effective communication is essential to ensure that parents do not feel blamed for the student's behaviors. Lee & Bax (2000) explained that following parental separation, children may regress, display anxiety and depressive symptoms, appear more irritable, demanding and noncompliant, and experience problems in social relationships and academic performance. It is important for students and parents to be informed about parental separation/divorce to help the student deal with the range of emotions and