I get anxious before the sessions. Is that normal?
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Very. Putting yourself out there is scary. Our invitation is to listen to that fear, thank it for trying to keep you safe, and turn it into curiosity. As we say: if you want to do it and it scares you, try doing it as a game. You will never be asked to do something you don’t want to do: every exercise is an invitation.
Can I come on my own?
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Yes. Most people do. It’s the best way to take part fully and meet new people. If you prefer, bring someone.
What language are the events in?
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For now all events are held in Italian, unless the event says “In English”. You’ll find the language on the card and on the page of each date. If you’re not sure your Italian is enough, write to us and we’ll tell you honestly.
What happens in an evening?
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They are guided sessions of about 90 minutes: a moment of awareness, exercises in pairs or small groups, relational games, a closing circle. Nothing awkward or forced: you choose how much to take part. You might find yourself asking deep questions to someone you didn’t know five minutes earlier, and it feels light.
How much does it cost?
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Your first evening in person, in Milan, is free. After that an evening costs 20 €. Online sessions are pay what you want. Workshops and courses have a fixed price, shown on their page. If the cost is a problem, write to us: nobody is left out because of money.
Is it group therapy?
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No. Relazioni Autentiche is not therapy and does not replace it. It is practical training in relational skills: presence, listening, expression, curiosity, co-creation. If you are going through a hard time, see a psychologist or a psychotherapist: we are strict about this, out of respect.
Do I need experience?
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No. You only need to be curious enough to try. The people who come have very different stories: some have been working on themselves for years, some have never done anything like this. That’s exactly why the group works.
Online or in person?
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Both. The evenings in Milan are in person, at mare culturale urbano. The Spaces of Authenticity are monthly, on Zoom, with cameras on: you can join from anywhere. The Foundation is in person, and an online version over five weeks is coming.
