Close in the Distance offers free parent education and family psychoeducation programs aimed at parents and caregivers who wish to strengthen their educational and relational skills and engage with topics related to child development, family communication, and digital education.

Meetings take place on a monthly basis (usually during the last week of the month) and can be activated upon request, either individually or, when there are multiple requests, in small groups of parents. These are spaces for discussion, guidance, and in-depth exploration of current educational topics within the framework of adult lifelong education.

Among the main areas addressed:

• Communication between parents and children and the management of everyday conflicts

• Rules, boundaries, and negotiation within family dynamics

• Fostering autonomy and supporting children’s development

• Digital education, EduGaming, and the conscious use of social media and video games

• Digital inclusion and supporting children’s online experiences

• Supporting parents when children come out

• Guidance and support for parents of children undergoing gender transition

• Diverse families and the plurality of family models

• Developmental changes and stages of adolescence

The process is straightforward: a parent or family may request a workshop on a specific topic, and a dedicated educational session will be organized. If multiple requests arise in the same area, small parent discussion groups can be activated.

Activities take place online or in person (Milan and Palermo) and are led by community educators and psychologists.

The workshops are (and will always be) free of charge and open to the public, with no access requirements.
For information and bookings: direttivo@closeinthedistance.com

In addition to parenting education programs, Close in the Distance also offers psychological and psychotherapeutic services for families, couples, and individuals, available in both Italian and English.

Programs are offered with a systemic-relational and cognitive-behavioral orientation, delivered either in person (Palermo and Milan) or online.

• Social withdrawal and the hikikomori phenomenon, understood within the context of family relationships

• New forms of addiction (internet, gaming, social networks, digital devices) and their impact on the family system

• Parent–child conflict and recurring communication difficulties

• Couple crises, separations, and family reorganization

• Adolescence and critical developmental transitions affecting family balance

• Anxiety, mood-related difficulties, and emotional regulation from a relational perspective

• Traumatic events and their impact on relationships

• Parental stress and burnout

For information or to request a free initial consultation: direttivo@closeinthedistance.com

Close in the Distance's Psychotherapists operate as independent licensed professionals, in compliance with current regulations. The fee per session does not exceed €50 and is agreed upon directly with the psychotherapist, who will issue a regular invoice.