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Sep 30 – Nov 25 — An intensive course about Bowen family systems theory. Multi-week commitment, limited to 12 participants. Facilitated by Jim Morton and Anne Pirie.

Sep 24, 2026 — Learn about & integrate strategies that challenge, disrupt, and unsettle coercive control in helping & healing practices. This 2-hour virtual session is an interactive workshop, and will not be recorded for later viewing.

Aug 14, 2026 — In June 2022, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) received letters of complaint regarding the conduct of registrant Philip Patey, of Halifax Nova Scotia, registration #2335. NSCSW imposed interim restrictions on Mr. Patey’s registration during the investigation, and later suspended it as the result of a discipline hearing held on February 9, 2026.

We encourage our members to review decision information, to gain insight into the reasons for decisions and the College’s discipline process. It is important for all social workers in Nova Scotia to understand the College’s role in ensuring that Nova Scotians can rely on professional, ethical social work practice.

Sep 10, 2026 — Closed space for Mi’kmaw and other Indigenous social workers to talk ethics & practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work. This is the final event in this series for 2026.

Aug 28, 2026 — Social workers in Nova Scotia are invited to join your colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize & share resources. Open to all members at any career stage, from students to retired associates. This is the final event in this series for 2026.

June 18, 2026 — As International Pride Month kicks off a season of Pride celebrations across the region, NSCSW calls on social workers to advocate for and promote social justice and joy for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and social workers.

Jun 18, 2026 — NSCSW is inviting members to share their feedback on two new standards that have been proposed to fulfil the RHPA’s requirements for social workers to report sexual misconduct from registrants in regulated health professions. If you have insight to share, please reach out by August 30.

Jun 16, 2026 — The College’s Council is looking for a member in child welfare to appoint to the Board of Examiners (BOE). The BoE currently oversees the application of regulatory policy, approves social work applicants, and makes all decision regarding the complaints and discipline matters brought before the College. The role of the BOE is projected to change in 2027 as part of the RHPA transition.

June 18, 2026 — National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 aren’t just dates to acknowledge. They’re an invitation to truly engage, to learn, to reflect, and to create new meaning and new approaches to the work we do.