Cannot modify layers of ex-photoshop files in PS Elements?

I had the trial version of Photoshop full during a month... Then I purchased PS Element.
I want to continue the work on one file but there is a problem.
In this psd file, there were layers and layers in folders (i made those in Photoshop CC free trial version). In Elements, when I open the file, all the layers and folders are linked and I cannot open the folders.
Anybody have an issue on this problem?
Thanks,
J-F

Thanks but it does not help me. The example you are talking about seems to be related to files created in PS Elements.
My problem concerns files made in Photoshop CC that I want to open in Photoshop Elements.
As you can see in the image below, all layers and folders are linked. It is not possible to "un-link" them. Si, it is not possible to work on a single layer.
Even worst, you can see the pen with a mark on beside the folders wich meens that I cannot open the folder, modify it, or edit it.
In fact, the only option I got on the folder is to erase it, rename it or duplicate it (and if I do so, the new folder is still not editable).
And for the hole thing, the only modification I can make is to merge all the layers. No particular modificationn on a single layer or folder...
Is there any issue on this?

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