Finding Home Within: A Compassionate Adventure

Mon Mar 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC+02:00

Kauppamiehentie 6 4 krs | Espoo

MIELI Without Borders
Publisher/HostMIELI Without Borders
Finding Home Within: A Compassionate Adventure
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This workshop strengthens resilience against migration-related stress through peer support and somatic self-regulation tools
About this Event

Overview


In this 2-hour workshop, we will learn practical self-compassion tools to listen to ourselves, meet our inner experience with kindness, and explore shared experiences through gentle somatic exercises.
Together, we will examine what resilience means to us, how it shows up in our daily lives, and what supports it when we feel stressed or depleted. We will then connect with an “inner friend” or supportive inner voice that can offer strength in difficult moments, and learn simple ways to nurture this capacity over time.



Additional info

No prior meditation or self-compassion experience is required, and no preparation is needed. Please wear comfortable clothing and come ready to be fully present for the full two hours.



Who is th eworkshop for?

Anyone 18+ years is welcome to join who can understand and communicate in English.



Location

The location is called 'Kansalais Toiminnankeskus' and is close to Ainoa shopping mall and Heikkintori in Tapiola. We will be using the 4th floor and it can be accessed via the stairs or elevator.

See the image of the building below for refence. If you get lost or need help finding the space, please contact Hope at 0442359662



About the organizer

MIELI Without Borders is grassroots, migrant-led organization that is dedicated to destigmatizing and spreading awareness about migrant-mental health through community action. Check us out --> mieliwithoutborders.fi

We are a volunteer-based organization that offers low-threshold activities to support your mental health and well-being.



About Gizem

Gizem Aktas Zara is a certified mindfulness and Mindful Self-Compassion teacher, yin yoga facilitator, and social impact strategist. With over a decade of experience in international development, community design, gender equity, and sustainability, she now supports those at the heart of social communities. Through programs that center on trauma sensitivity, emotional grounding, and everyday integration, Gizem helps people to reconnect with their inner strength.

“You can be strong without being hard.
You can care without burning out.
You can be a changemaker — and feel whole.”
Connect with her on IG --> https://www.instagram.com/bidalus/

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kauppamiehentie 6 4 krs, 6 Kauppamiehentie, Espoo, Finland

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