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Sara Jones
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Toronto, ON

Sara Jones is an Employment Counsellor with a social service agency in Toronto. In this role, she assists people in finding meaningful and sustainable work or education/training programs.

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Sara Jones is an Employment Counsellor with a social service agency in Toronto. In this role, she assists people in finding meaningful and sustainable work or education/training programs.

Sara has a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Queen’s University, and a Social Service Worker diploma from George Brown College. When she isn’t working, Sara can be found going for long walks, trying new cafes, attending dance classes, and exploring the many art markets in the city.

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Christmas: The Loneliest Time of the Year

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Sara Jones, First Session staff member, shares about anxiety, depression, fear, and loneliness during the Christmas holiday season.

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