February 16, 2022 — Join us for an online panel discussion about social justice issues and resources affecting mental health for African, Caribbean & Black Nova Scotians.
PANEL — Big Ideas in Mental Health for Black & African Nova Scotians
Category: Events
Webinar: New NSCSW Professional Development Requirements
February 23, 2022 — Join us for a lunch and learn overview of the new professional development standards for all social workers in Nova Scotia.
Webinar: Challenges & Opportunities for Africentric Social Work Practice
February 17, 2022 — Join us for a lunch & learn with several of the contributors to Africentric Social Work, a recently published text.
PANEL — Advocating for Human Rights for Individuals with Disabilities
January 26, 2022 — There are unique human rights issues at stake in the Nova Scotian government’s decision to argue against accessible housing choice. Join our panel discussion to learn more.
PANEL — Big Ideas in Mental Health: Homelessness
January 20, 2022 — An online panel discussion to address the ways that homelessness and housing insecurity affect mental health. All are welcome.
Call for submissions to our 2022 conference
December 2, 2021 — The theme for next year’s conference is “Social Work Leading Transformational Change in 2022.” We’re inviting presentation proposals for social workers to share their knowledge about transformational leadership in the context of our profession. The deadline for submissions has been extended to January 21, 2022.
WEBINAR — Ethical Social Work Practice During Holidays: Guidelines & Considerations
December 13, 2021 — Ethical considerations that social workers may have when working with clients during the holiday season. Members-only webinar facilitated by N Siritsky.
WEBINAR: Spirituality and Ethics in Social Work (Part 3)
8 December 2021 — Ethical and practical implications of integrating spirituality in the social work setting. Explore tools and methods. Part three of a three part webinar series with Nadia Siritsky and CASW.
Big Ideas in Mental Health: Social Justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
November 22, 2021 — Join us for a special Big Ideas in Mental Health Panel, organized by the NSCSW Social Justice Committee, where we will discuss the unique social justice issues related to mental health for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our specific focus is on the current gaps in understanding and service facing those who are transgender, gender-diverse and intersex, and the need for a province-wide policy to improve access to gender affirming care.
WEBINAR: Introduction to trauma-informed practice
Nov 19, 2021 — Join Prasanna Kariyawansa, RSW, to learn about trauma informed theory and practice.
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