"Ciao Table greeting practice” It is a recognised non-profit association of social utility. It operates in close collaboration with Psychology and Psychotherapy Research Society, Association founded in Geneva in 2014.

"Ciao Table greeting practice” its purpose is

I. The promotion of scientific research in the field of social exchange through:

• Scientific conferences;
• He Social Research Prize.

II. The promotion of positive social exchanges through:

• Support for associations offering leisure and cultural activities;
• Interpersonal bullying and violence prevention initiatives.

Why do we promote social connections?

They increase survival;
>They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 29%;
They reduce depression;
They reduce the likelihood of developing dementia.;
They increase the immune response.

For more information, see Our Bibliography and in particular Holt-Lunstad J., Social isolation and health, Health Affairs, 2020.

Our Operations Committee:

Costanza Berghinz, Lawyer and Counsellor.

Elvira Collura, A child neuro-psychiatrist psychotherapist and author of scientific articles on adolescent psychology, she has extensive experience in training for families and professionals.

Danilla Frei, Psychologist and psychoanalyst, she has worked in clinical settings, in the corporate HR sector, and as a trainer in vocational guidance.

Cristina Milani, Psychologist, Branding and communication expert, gentle.

Silvio Costa Melonio, IT professional, web manager.

Stefano Peduzzi, Solicitor and mediator.

Sabine Rettich, Professional Event Planner, PR and Marketing.

Piera Serra, Psychologist, psychotherapist, author of numerous scientific publications, lecturer and supervisor.

WE ARE PART OF:

Social Volunteering Conference CVS,

Federation of Women's Associations Ticino Faftplus,

Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection GILC.

COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNER ORGANISATIONS:

Ciao Table’s initiatives have been made possible thanks to the generous support of organisations such as Auto-Aiuto Ticino, the Equal Opportunities Service at the University of Italian Switzerland, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Italian Switzerland (Bachelor’s in Leisure Management, Field Project), Migros Percento Culturale, the Maghetti Foundation, the ILI Foundation, SR Special Events Consulting, associations such as Impact Hub and Gentletude… and many academics, qualified professionals and artists, including Renzo Ferrari, Melita Leandro, Enzo Oliva and Angela Policastro.