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Have you been in Finland long but have had difficulties finding communities and people to talk with? Would you like to learn and practice simple ways to improve your mental wellbeing in the company of others? Come join us in a 8-week long TOIVO peer support group for women, where you can:✅ feel part of a community and learn from each other
✅ develop awareness of how your everyday choices affect your mental wellbeing
✅ learn how to better support your own mental wellbeing share your experiences with others
✅ talk and engage actively in activities with others
During these 8 sessions we will discuss and decide together on activities around the following areas which can support our mental wellbeing: Nutrition, sleep & rest, relationships & emotions, physical activity, creativity & pleasure.
Please note that this peer support group is not intended to serve as a substitute for professional therapy or crisis support. While the sessions aim to provide a supportive environment for individuals to share experiences and learn practical techniques for enhancing mental wellbeing, the facilitators are not licensed therapists or mental health professionals.
Join us if:
▪ You are 25+
▪ You have been in Finland for a long time and wish to feel part of a community
▪ You can commit to being present in all sessions during these 8 weeks
? Time & Date:
Every Thursday 18.00-19.45
Start date: 25th of April
8 sessions in total
?Location:
Lapinlahden Lähde,
Tallipääty -room in main building
Lapinlahdenpolku 8, 00180, Helsinki
When you come to the gates of Lapinlahden Lähde yellow main building, turn left. Look for MIITTI stickers in the windows.
Register here: https://forms.gle/kzckD499b2LdcDHr9
Places are limited and the group will close once it begins. In order to ensure group cohesion we ask you to be able to commit to being present in our meetings. Participation is free of charge. The group language is English.
If you are not sure whether this group is for you or if you have any other questions, do not hesitate to contact the facilitators: Maria 046 6218961 [email protected] [email protected]
About the facilitators:
Maria
Maria has lived in Finland for 6,5 years, recently graduated in Social Services from DIAK and currently is studying Intercultural Encounters master’s in the University of Helsinki. Her studies ignited her interest in intercultural work and mental health. She attended the training for TOIVO group facilitators, and this is her second time co-facilitating one.
Kamilla
I am an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is deeply passionate about community engagement and the realisation of ideas. I have a professional background in social services, social research, and community education.
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Lapinlahdenpolku 1, FI-00180 Helsinki, Suomi, 00180 Helsinki, Finland, Lapinlahdenpolku 2, FI-00180 Helsinki, Suomi,Helsinki, Finland