Grief support
The grief support group is directed to all the people who are mourning the loss of a close person. The group offers the opportunity to talk and go through the feelings and issues concerning loss and grief.
Grief support groups for adults and children
Join our peer support group
Peer support can help when you are facing grief. We organise grief support groups for adults and children in the Seinäjoki Centre area, Nurmo, Peräseinäjoki and Ylistaro. For information about upcoming grief support groups you can also contact the coordinators directly.
Grief support groups for adults
The grief support group is directed to all people who are mourning the loss of a close person. The group offers the opportunity to talk and go through the feelings and issues concerning loss and grief. A grief support group is a peer support group where you can talk and listen in confidence, share your thoughts, or simply sit silently.
Grief support group for children
The grief support group is intended for children aged 5 to 10. The group is based on Christian values and aims to provide children not only with a perspective of hope but also with tools for coping with grief. Children may join the group when at least six months have passed since their loss. Advance online registration is required for this free grief support group.
Grief support groups are free of charge
Grief support groups are a free service offered by your parish.
Grief support group for adults
Thu 1.10.–Sat 31.10.2026
Seinäjoki Parish Grief support group will begin in October 2026 in Seinäjoki
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Registration: 1.9.–23.9.2026
Seinäjoki Parish Grief support group will begin in October 2026 in Seinäjoki. For registrations and enquiries by 23 September 2026, please contact Anna Merivirta.
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Parish Pastor
Anna MerivirtaSeinäjoki parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Priests
Grief support group for children
Thu 1.4.–Thu 29.4.2027
The group meets on Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on 1 April, 8 April, 15 April, 22 April and 29 April 2027. A light evening snack will be provided.
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Early Childhood Education Team Supervisor
Tanja NortunenSeinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education
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Chaplain
Sanna ÅlanderSeinäjoki Parish | Seinäjoki regional parish | Priests
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Chaplain
Marjo NiskanenSeinäjoki Parish | Nurmo chapel parish | Priests
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Diaconal worker
Tarja NiemiSeinäjoki Parish | Peräseinäjoki chapel parish | Diaconia
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Chaplain
Jarmo HapponenSeinäjoki Parish | Ylistaro chapel parish | Priests
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Early Childhood Education Team Supervisor
Tanja NortunenSeinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education