Counseling is a great way to try to maintain a healthy relationship and keeping the family together. ... Most of the effects that divorces have on children are emotional feelings such as sadness, loneliness, stress, and even sometimes depression. ... Negative effects seem to really stick with the children more than the adults in this situation. ... Though divorce has a negative effect on families many of the times, there are surprisingly some positive effects that can be left on a family. ... This may leave a positive effect on the whole family once the divorce is finalized. ...

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Half the children born this year to parents who are married will see their parents divorce before they turn 18, and the effects may last well into adulthood (Stanton, 1997). ... Some effects of divorce emerge rapidly following separation and some of the effects increase over the first years following divorce and then decline; still others emerge later. ... There is great loss, with grief, sadness, and confusion for the children involved. ... Some will be extremely sad and show signs of depression and even sleeplessness. ... In fact, divorce has some positive consequences for children, suc...

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For instance, pastors have expectations of portraying multiple professional roles including minister, counselor, positive public figure, administrator, teacher, and friend (Wilmore 2). Having learned all these qualities through seminary, society tends to attack pastors with a plethora of problems ranging from a loss of faith, marital conflicts, and depression. ... What effects does this have on pastors? ... In addition to high expectations and stress a pastor's spouse endure within the church, they experience great difficulty in maintaining a healthy home life. ... Self-esteem and depr...

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They feel a great need to be accepted socially, and to know they belong to a group of friends. ... The effects of peer pressure can be devastating. ... When driven too hard, many teenagers suffer from breakdowns and depression. ... When one is unable to do so, the pressure will make him feel a sense of hopelessness, and thus falling into bouts of depression. ... When it happens, inadequately managed stress can lead to anxiety, depression and can yet again lead back to drug or alcohol usage. ...

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Some studies show that being raised in mother-headed homes, single heterosexual mother or lesbian parents, has negative effects on children. ... The children also show a significantly lower level of anxiety and depression. ... Having peers that provide a positive influence also encourage the students to be involved within their school as well as community. ... They stated that by being involved, they were exposed to many activities such as chess, and had the opportunity to listen to great speakers. ... If they are committing their time to a positive program that is provided by the community...

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