2015-11-22 / Last updated : 2021-02-17 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 4 November 2015

The Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon Successfully Completed

By Junko Yamamoto, JSS Fundraising Chair.
The annual Waterfront Marathon sponsored by Scotiabank was held on October 18th. We had very mild weather two days earlier. So I was hoping the weather would stay warm until the day of the marathon, but it did not turn out that way. One day before the marathon, we had snow for the first time this fall and on the day of the marathon, the temperature dropped down to 0°C, but it was beautiful for walking or running. The air was crisp with a beautiful blue sky and brilliant sunshine.
2015-11-22 / Last updated : 2021-02-17 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 4 November 2015

Counsellor’s Corner: Domestic Violence

By Yuka Sato, Clinical Supervisor & Junko Mifune, Counsellor.
When a couple faces prolonged conflicts, or when they are not able to understand each other’s concerns or needs, actively engaging with these issues by having open dialogue or utilizing couples or marriage counselling are important steps the couple can take to improve the situation. However, sometimes the couples may need to make the difficult decision to get separated.
2015-11-22 / Last updated : 2021-02-17 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 4 November 2015

Healthy Eats: Guide For Selecting Seasonal Ingredients and Tips For Assembling An Appetizing Spread

By Nagisa Hashimoto, Cook, Owner of Catering Company and Restaurant Coo Café Bread or Rice.
It is rather an old story, but when I came to Canada for the first time (more than 10 years ago), a Canadian newspaper (The Globe & Mail) had an article saying that “the Japanese people divide the season into 24 and cherish a sense of the transient nature of the seasons.
2015-08-26 / Last updated : 2021-02-18 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 3 August 2015

President’s Message: Long-time Volunteer and board member, Ms. Junko Lui dies suddenly

By David Ikeda, JSS President It is with extreme sadness that I have to report the passing of one of Japanese Social Services’ (JSS) greatest supporters and friends. Ms. Junko Lui (nee Hori), long-time treasurer, board member and volunteer, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Surrounded by members of her family at St. Michael’s […]
2015-05-27 / Last updated : 2021-02-18 Yoko Reynolds JSS Newsletter Vol. 3 No. 2 May 2015

Impact of Domestic Violence (DV) on Children

By Junko Mifune, JSS Counsellor To follow up on my previous article, I would like to write about the impact of DV on children. As noted in my previous article, in homes where DV occurs, the victim is a mother, the abuse she experiences impacts her physical and mental health, and she is often traumatized by her adverse experience. Children living with DV are also greatly affected by their exposure to violence in their homes, because their needs for safety, stability, and consistency that children require are threatened.