[Individual psychotherapy--family therapy in children and adolescents]

The theoretical basis, the therapeutical approach and the methods of individual psychotherapy and of family therapy are presented. Possibilities and limitations, advantages and disadvantages of the two forms of therapy are discussed and illustrated by means of case histories. It is pointed out that the question of indication can only be solved if on the one hand the patient "individual" and the patient "family" are considered, and if the therapist with his theoretical and practical possibilities is included on the other hand.