Introduction. This article deals with the issue of systematic family therapy, which is one of the currently used forms of family support in difficult and crisis situations. The publication introduces this issue, explains the goals and general assumptions of the approach, with particular emphasis on the perspective of children and adolescents. Aim. The aim of the article is to present the general assumptions of systemic family therapy as one of the currently used forms of work with the family. Methods. Based on the literature on the subject, selected elements of family therapy have been described in terms of a systemic approach. Conclusions. The article proves that systemic family therapy can be a valuable alternative to individual therapies. It can be considered as one of the possible forms of coping with the problems of children and adolescents. The systemic approach gives a chance to get to know the observed problem in a multi-context way and to look at the experienced situation from a broader perspective.