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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.

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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.

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Register by 23.9.

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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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 Nortunen

    Seinäjoki parish | Early childhood education, Education

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