e-Learning Session: Depression
Presented by Momiji & JSS 1-hour online session (Zoom) each to learn about Depression, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS), on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2 – 3 pm. *Held only in Japanese What is this session about? Being isolated at home, not being able to do what you […]
PARENTING: EarlyON Child and Family Centres, wonderful resources for parents
PARENTING: EarlyON Child and Family Centres, Wonderful resources for parents Meaghan Tanaka, JSS Board Member and mother of two little boys This past January, 18 months after bringing our first child home from the hospital, my husband and I welcomed our second child into the world. My husband and I have decided that I will stay […]
Raising Sexually Healthy Children: Parent Peer Leader Training
Japanese Social Services will be providing the facilitator training for Raising Sexually Healthy Children (in Japanese). Please contact Chie (416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca) for more details. Dates – 2 groups: – Weekday Group: February 1 (Thu), 5 (Mon), 8 (Thu) – Weekend Group: January 28 (Sun), February 3 (Sat), 8 (Sat) Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 […]
Nobody’s Perfect ～ from Oct 21～
Japanese Social Services and Toronto Public Health present a 8-session discussion group on parenting, in Japanese and English. Sessions take place from October 21 to December 9 at Ikebata Nursery, inside the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. Child care is available but RSVP is required for both child care and to participate in the sessions.
Incredible Years
Discussion about raising children (in Japanese) to be held every Saturday, from Jan. 30 to June, 2016 (excluding February 13, March 12, 19, 26, and May 21). 14 sessions, admission free. For mothers and fathers of children aged 2 to 6. Please register to attend. Childcare will be provided (RSVP required). Sessions will be held […]
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.