Category: Connection Magazine

Jan 29, 2026 — Ruth Stanley-Aikens, RSW, invites social workers to proactively expand trauma-informed approaches throughout the workplace.

Jan 15, 2026 — Please join us in congratulating the NSCSW members who were selected to receive our student bursaries last year!

Dec 10, 2025 — Kristina Fifield, RSW, invites social workers to join her in reflection and action for the 16 Days of Activism for Gender-Based Violence.

Nov 5, 2025 — Beth Toomey, MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, reflects on her experience volunteering with Healing for Gaza, and learning to practice clinical social work for Palestinians who have been displaced by the war.

Oct 21, 2025 — Two years after a cancer diagnosis, Michelynn Touesnard, MSW, reflects on the challenges of navigating Nova Scotia’s health care system.

Sep 25, 2025 — Courtenay Vickers, RD, considers the role of social workers in supporting service users’ relationships with food, eating, and nourishing their bodies.

May 7, 2025 — On International Harm Reduction Day, Eva Burrill calls for social work practice guidelines and standards regarding substance use and harm reduction.

April 22, 2025 — This Earth Day, Dominic Boyd shares for our Connection Magazine his review of one of the books that inspired a series of workshops on integrating climate justice into social work practice.

March 27, 2025 — Our annual awards program recognizes excellence and dedication in the field of social work, as well as the efforts of allies in the health and social sectors. Please join us in person in celebrating these amazing people in our communities.

31 Mar, 2025 — Please join us in congratulating the student members who were selected to receive our bursaries last year.