Brittany is a 13-year-old seventh-grade girl presenting with symptoms of anxiety, crying spells, and recent shoplifting, which was quite uncharacteristic, as she was described by her parents as an honor student who had been very well behaved. Her parents have been arguing a great deal, and last month announced to Brittany and her 7-year-old sister that they are divorcing. Her father will be taking a new job and moving 2 hours away. Brittany speaks freely to you and relates that she “had a perfect life, and now it is totally ruined!” She is quite close to her father and feels abandoned by his move. Her parents, although well meaning, tried to shield the issues from the children by stating, “It will all work out.” They subtly and not so subtly let the children know that this was not a topic for discussion. Brittany tells you that she has begun to hang out “with other kids from broken homes, since I am one now.” The shoplifting and other behaviors are a manifestation of her distress (and possibly an attempt to reunite her family).