Category: events

Unexpected Encounter at the 19th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care

May 29-31th. Volunteering at EAPC2025 in Helsinki brought me not only inspiration from deeply meaningful topics, but also the joy of an unexpected reunion after 20 years! Do you remember those close friends from your early teenage years, with whom you were trying to figure out where you fit and where you belong in the… Continue reading Unexpected Encounter at the 19th World Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care

BITE THE DUST – Talking About Death Over A Cuppa

Monthly death café meetings are back in Jyväskylä! In Western societies, death and grief are often hidden and we don’t often talk about them. But did you know that Death Cafés are held worldwide, creating a space for open, meaningful conversations about life and death? Inspired by sociologist Bernard Crettaz’s “Cafés mortels”, these gatherings invite… Continue reading BITE THE DUST – Talking About Death Over A Cuppa

My Introduction at Inclusivo Business Community

Last Thursday, on the occasion of to the Finnish Independence Day🇫🇮, I got the chance to introduce myself to the Inclusivo Business Community, which I’ve been involved with since last spring. I’d like to thank the lovely and supportive people of this network for their interest and curiosity about my death doula projects and volunteer… Continue reading My Introduction at Inclusivo Business Community

Peer support in English for breast cancer patients

I’m currently taking part in the National Peer Support Training for Cancer Organisations (Syöpäjärjestöjen valtakunnallinen vertaistukijakoulutus) in Finland🇫🇮. As part of this, I will also be participating in these online peer support sessions for breast cancer patients, in English, together with two experienced facilitators. If you are in Finland, please share this link with your… Continue reading Peer support in English for breast cancer patients