This open access book illustrates how systemic theory as both a meta-theory and a relational
organic theory can be a suitable framework for understanding and appreciating the new horizons
of systemic practice with children and families in their various contexts. The different
chapters shed light on how systemic perspectives as they are presented in their varying
contexts promote hope by giving room for reflections on uncertainty change opportunities
interconnections and differences. The authors describe and reflect on how systemic approaches
can be useful for practitioners and make space for a multiplicity of different perspectives
that address the needs of children and those assisting them in their various settings where
children grow and develop in the context of their unique needs and challenges. It covers
safeguarding children's rights through parental separation and divorce families experiencing
anticipatory grief parents struggling with substance use problems gender incongruence eating
disorders systemic perspectives on psychiatric diagnosis children with disabilities and
systemic practice in school. The book will be a source of inspiration as the purpose is to
illustrate the systemic field in constant motion which encourages maybe even requires a
plurality of theories perspectives and approaches. But most importantly it demonstrates how
working with children and families is a privilege.
