Over the past 12 years, I have worked with individuals, families, and couples in a variety of capacities; at a hospital, clinic, community behavioral health organization, and within school settings. I went to graduate school to specifically study how each aspect of our system plays a part in our overall mental and physical health. One's system might include family, friends, work, school, social activities, alone time, running errands, chores, etc. This is all part of our system and should be included in the therapy process and if it isn't symptoms are likely to resurface or become more prevalent.