A new series of meetings and activities titled “Together We Support the Family” is being organized by the Parents’ School of the Holy Metropolis of Rhodes for the period from October 2026 to January 2027. The activities are aimed at parents who wish to improve communication with their children, find practical solutions for everyday life, receive support, share experiences, gain knowledge, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
The program includes two types of meetings, both of which are open to everyone free of charge:
- Open In-Person Meetings: Held at the University of the Aegean (School of Humanities) from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Attendance is free.
- Closed Online Meetings: Held via Zoom at 7:30 p.m. and strictly for registered members. Those interested can register by filling out the form at https://forms.gle/Bg8RQTUFER44AuRHA.
Schedule of Online Meetings (7:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, October 15: “The Art of Communication in the Family—Overcoming Barriers to Meaningful Communication,” presented by psychologist Maria Xirouchaki.
- Friday, October 23: “From ‘Perfection’ to Relationships: A Child Doesn’t Need a Flawless Parent, but a Real Person by Their Side,” presented by Fr. Charalambos Papadopoulos (Livyos).
- Thursday, October 29: “Boundaries in Children’s Behavior—Setting Boundaries in Practice,” presented by psychologist Maria Xirouchaki.
- Thursday, November 26: “What Does It Mean to Be a Teenager Today? An Attempt at Empathy,” presented by Archpriest Vasileios Thermos, a child and adolescent psychiatrist.
Live Meeting Schedule (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
- Sunday, November 15: “Together at the Table: Nourishing Body and Soul,” featuring psychologist Natasa Karagiannaki and nutritionist Spyridoula Michalaki.
- Sunday, November 22: “Boundaries and Communication in the Family as a Means of Preventing and Addressing School Violence,” presented by Dimitrios Mantzanos.
- Sunday, January 24: “Without Yelling or Tension: A Practical Approach to Schoolwork,” presented by psychologist Fotini Zangatsi.