Familia's Anti-Racist Tools for parents Workshop Series
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Together, let's fight racism and create a world where every child feels valued and secure.
Part 1: Mumu the Cow Drama Workshop 🐄 5.5.2024 - in person Calling all parents and kids aged 7-12! Step into the magical world of Mumu the Cow for an interactive drama experience that promotes inclusivity and empathy. Don't worry if your child is younger or older; we'll accommodate accordingly. Older kids can even become helpers! It's never too early to start getting the tools to support your child, so even if you're expecting or a new parent you are also welcome. Part 2: Empathy and Support Discussion 💬 17.8.2024 - online Parents, come together for an important dialogue on fostering empathy and providing a safe environment for your children. It's never too early to start getting the tools to support your child, even if you're expecting or a new parent. Part 3: Bobo the Parrot Adventure 🦜 14.9. 2024 - in person For parents and early childhood (3-6) kids! Dive into Bobo the Parrot's world and discover the power of empathy and inclusion through storytelling and play. All ages are welcome, and older kids can lend a hand as helpers. Part 4: Navigating Difficult Events 🫶 16.11.2024 - online Parents, let's discuss micro-aggressions and tough topics. Learn strategies to approach difficult events and support your child and their friends through it all. Remember, it's never too early nor too late to start equipping yourself with the tools to support your child. The workshop language is English and Finnish. Register now and be part of the change! |
Info session 50+-year-olds’ life in Finland-
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Are you 50 or older, or do you know someone who is? Join us for an informative session designed specifically for those 50+ in Finland. We'll cover a range of important topics including health and wellbeing, integration services, job hunting advice, discounts, and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and make new connections.
Event Details:
This event is brought to you by Jade and Familia, dedicated to supporting intercultural 50+ community in Finland. Register Now: Sign up here Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity! |
Family Day Out - Vuosaaren huippu!
Familia and Helsingin Latu & Polku organizing a fantastic family day out at Vuosaaren huippu! This is a great chance for families to connect, share experiences, and make new friends in a supportive environment.
Dates : 31.08.2024
Place : Vuosaaren huippu ( meet at Vuosaaren huippu etelä parking lot )
Time : 13.00 - 15.00
For all inquiries, you can contact us by email at uditha.wijesinghe(at)familiary.fi or toimisto(at)helsinginlatu.fi
- Meeting Point: Vuosaaren huippu etelä parking lot
- Activities: Nature walk, games, music, kids activities, coffee, and cakes will be provided ( bring your own snacks too!)
- Group Size: Limited to 12 Families/25–30 People (register early to secure your spot!)
- Registration: First come, first served
Dates : 31.08.2024
Place : Vuosaaren huippu ( meet at Vuosaaren huippu etelä parking lot )
Time : 13.00 - 15.00
For all inquiries, you can contact us by email at uditha.wijesinghe(at)familiary.fi or toimisto(at)helsinginlatu.fi
relationship lectures online
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The online relationship lecture series for intercultural couples and relationships will continue in spring 2024. During the lectures, you will hear about the most common themes that arise in intercultural relationships and get practical tips on how to maintain and strengthen your relationship. The lecturer herself has more than 20 years of experience in intercultural relationship and has encountered hundreds of intericultural couples in her work.
Register for the lecture of your choice by filling in the form below. The lectures complement each other, but if you wish, you can also attend individual lectures. The content of the lectures in Finnish and English is similar. N.B! Lectures are not recorded and lecture materials are only sent to lecture participants! Lectures in English on Thursdays (18.00-18.45) in autumn 2024: 12.9. Intercultural relationship 17.10. Attachment styles in a relationship 7.11. Emotional deadlocks in a relationship 5.12. Tools for constructive interaction Lectures in Finnish on Thursdays (18.00-18.45) in autumn 2024: 22.8. Kahden kulttuurin parisuhde 26.9. Kiintymyssuhdemallit parisuhteessa 31.10. Tunnelukot parisuhteessa 21.11. Työkaluja toimivaan vuorovaikutukseen |
Webinar: Parental Divide - Parental Alienation's Impact on Intercultural Children. Real Life Story.
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WHEN: Thursday 19.9. (14.00-15.00)
WHERE: Online (Teams) TO WHOM: Parents, professionals working with children and families Parental alienation happens when one parent, relative, or other attachment figure turns the child against the other parent. This alienation can lead to long-term psychological difficulties for the child, such as guilt, depression, and an inability to trust others. In this webinar, you will learn from real-life experiences how parental alienation affects the identity development and causes trauma in intercultural children. The webinar is a valuable opportunity for parents, teachers, and professionals to understand the serious implications of parental alienation, explore ways to identify and prevent this phenomenon, and support affected children and young people. |
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EMOTIONAL DEADLOCKS-WORKSHOP FOR INTERCULTURAL COUPLES 28.-29.9.24
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WHEN: Saturday and Sunday 28.-29.9.24 (10.00-15.30)
WHERE: Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, Helsinki TO WHOM: The workshop can be attended alone or with a partner FREE OF CHARGE 
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Emotional deadlocks are often acquired in early childhood. Emotional deadlocks are restrictive and automatic ways of reacting, experiencing, feeling, thinking, and acting. They guide our behaviour in our relationships. We all have emotional deadlocks, and there is no need to be ashamed of them. Getting familiar with them is an opportunity to change the harmful patterns that cause dissatisfaction in life and relationships and get in the way of our happiness.
The workshop gives you the opportunity to explore your emotional deadlocks in a safe, supportive, and confidential environment and company. The weekend will include theory, joint discussion, mindfull exercises and concrete situations. Sharing is entirely voluntary. In this workshop, we will help you to identify and explore your emotional deadlocks with compassion and offer you concrete tips and tools for adopting new approaches. Please note that working with emotional deadlocks can evoke strong emotions and requires sufficient resources to deal with them. The workshop is therefore not suitable in an acute crisis situation. The main language of the workshop is Finnish, but the work will also be supported in English and Spanish if necessary. Coffee and lunch breaks will be taken at appropriate moments during the days. Coffee is included in the workshop, but lunch is self-catered. There will be facilities to heat your own lunch. No childcare. The number of participants is limited. Pre-registration requiered. We will contact all registrants personally. The workshop will be facilitated by an emotional deadlock therapist Helka Belt and Tanja Del Angel from Familia. |
Brunch+ Workshop Postponed till summer
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Our Brunch+ Workshop is back! The goal of the workshop is that both partners realize how the other may feel and give them tools to improve their communication. +Workshop is more than just a brunch – it's an opportunity for intercultural couples to strengthen their bond, enhance communication, and embark on a journey of mutual understanding. During the workshop we’ll explore:
How will +Workshop Benefit You?
Details: Date: to be announced Time: to be announced Language: English Place: Familia’s premises: Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B (10.krs), Helsinki Free of cost The workshop will take place in a safe, relaxing environment while enjoying some delicious snacks. It will be interactive with practical examples and exercises .You can sign up as a couple or individually to the workshop. |
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Important Note:
+Workshop is a two-part series, and attendance on both dates is highly encouraged. The sessions are interlinked to provide a comprehensive experience. We look forward to your commitment to both dates!
+Workshop is a two-part series, and attendance on both dates is highly encouraged. The sessions are interlinked to provide a comprehensive experience. We look forward to your commitment to both dates!
BILINGUAL LABs - PEER WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF BILINGUAL CHILDREN
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Bilingual Labs are peer workshops for intercultural parents where you will discuss multilingualism and raising multiingual children. We organise the workshop three times a year.
The workshops are meant for parents of under school age multilingual children. In the workshop you will get to know about some research about multilingualism and also share your own experiences with others.
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FINNISH WORKLIFE AWARENESS & JOB SEARCH COURSE 2024
"Finnish Work Life Awareness and Job Search Course" returns
We are about to start our 4th course. Here is some of the feedback we received from the previous course:
“Do not give up! There is still a chance for a good job. Take time and action! Consider what you want to do and look for opportunities in this direction. There are many ways to get your dream job, just keep your eyes open around you.”
Join us for our next 5-week course where we work together to turn your job hunting into a job search strategy. We will work on reshaping your mindset into actions. Registration closes on 13.10.2024.
Date: 15.10.-14.11.2024, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Time: 9.30 – 13.00
Location: Online
Language: English with easy Finnish
This event is free of charge, open to everyone!
We are about to start our 4th course. Here is some of the feedback we received from the previous course:
“Do not give up! There is still a chance for a good job. Take time and action! Consider what you want to do and look for opportunities in this direction. There are many ways to get your dream job, just keep your eyes open around you.”
Join us for our next 5-week course where we work together to turn your job hunting into a job search strategy. We will work on reshaping your mindset into actions. Registration closes on 13.10.2024.
Date: 15.10.-14.11.2024, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Time: 9.30 – 13.00
Location: Online
Language: English with easy Finnish
This event is free of charge, open to everyone!
YOUTH AUTUMN CAMP 2024
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Familia and Lasten Kesä Ry warmly invite you to our autumn camp designed for intercultural youth aged 10 to 15. With a rich history of organizing camp activities since 1952, Lasten Kesä Ry ensures that participants are in expert hands.
Dates: October 25th –27th 2024 Location: Hauhon Lomakeskus Participation and registration fee: The registration fee for the weekend camp (incl. meals) is 95€ per participant. The invoice will be sent to all registered customers towards the end of September by lasten kesä ry. Please contact us first, if your child wants to participate but is younger or older than the primary agegroup: [email protected] Why Attend? Exciting Activities: Engage in a variety of fun and interactive activities designed to help young people bond and make new friends. Lots of activities will be organized in the nature. Expert Instructors: Our camp is led by a team of experienced instructors from Lasten Kesä and Familia who are dedicated to creating an enjoyable and safe environment. Don't miss this opportunity for an enriching and enjoyable experience! |
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Online lectures
ONLINE LECTURES (IN ENGLISH)
- Being the multicultural child in school - limits and possibilities (Ida Hummelstedt-Djedou)
- Childbirth in Finland (Marjaana Siivola)
- Cultural balance, when baby makes three cultures (Therese Bogan)
- Making family bilingualism work in real life (Annika Bourgogne)
- Mobile, multicultural children growing up between countries and cultures “It is not about traveling – it’s about life” (Saija Benjamin)
- Multilingualism and identity - raising multilinguals (Valisa Krairiksh Sinervo)
- Stress in Expatriate Spouses and Its Reduction (Kateřina Mononen)
- The joy and blight of being different (Helka Silventoinen)
ONLINE LECTURES (IN FINNISH)
- Perheiden voimavarat (Saija Benjamin)
- Duo puheenvuoro: Vanhemmuutta yli kulttuurirajojen (Emine Ehrström)
- Duo puheenvuoro: Suomalaisena äitinä ulkomailla, puolison kotimaassa (Helena Liikanen-Renger)
- Etämummon kokemuksia (Brita Jokinen-Morris)
- Kahden kulttuurin perheessä kasvanut. Lapsen ja nuoren kasvu ja kipuilut. (Jaana Anglé)
- Kahden vakaumuksen parisuhde ja vanhemmuus (Minna Taipale)
- Kaksin kielin kahden kulttuurin perheessä (Annika Bourgogne)
- Kasvaminen kahden kulttuurin välissä (Cátia Suomalainen Pedrosa)
Activity Calendar
Familia's activity calendar shows what's going on in Familia and when.
Click the activity name in the calendar to learn more about the event. If you would like to ask more about an event in the activity calendar, you can contact Familia via contact form or by contacting Familia's office by email [email protected] Welcome to our activities! |
