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Onboarding to Finland

Soft landing for Spouses

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Date:Tuesday 26 August 2025
Time:14.00 – 17.00
Place:Event Space, Maria 01 (Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki)
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Find support and a soft landing for your life in Finland!

 

Onboarding to Finland is a new special workshop to help international spouses settle into life in Finland.

The workshop is based on the international spouse experience, and it may resonate with your own personal journey. It will help you adapt to a new culture and environment in a supportive environment.

If you’re new to Finland, we warmly invite you to be part of this welcoming journey.

 

About the workshop

 

Onboarding to Finland will be a confidential and supportive group space where you can openly share your experiences so far. Whether you want to open up about challenges or ask questions, this will be an opportunity to speak freely and be heard!

It will also a place to meet other spouses in similar life situations. Together, the group can share tips, learn from one another, and build new connections.

 

What will you gain from the workshop?

 

  • Cultural adaptation – Get practical insights and guidance to help you navigate life in Finland more confidently
  • Wellbeing and resilience – learn how to manage difficult aspects of relocation and build resilience during your adjustment process
  • Peer support and connection – build a supportive network and connect with other international spouses in a welcoming environment

 

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Kindly note that we have limited seats for this workshop.

If you wish to join, register as soon as possible.

Meet your workshop hosts

This workshop is hosted by Suvi Hannus and Niina Mäenpää from Relocation Psychologists. They bring together a broad knowledge of hands-on HR and work psychology experience across industries in Finland and internationally.

They work with international talents and spouses by coaching and training both individuals and organizations in successful adaptation, intercultural understanding, and thriving at work.

Both Suvi and Niina have lived the international life themselves, and they understand the emotional ups and downs of living abroad and cultural adjustment.