This session is an opportunity to improve collaboration between social workers in mental health services and private practice, and social workers in child protection. Front-line child protection workers will increase their understanding of common mental health issues, and counselling practitioners will gain insight into child protection practices, proirities, systems and challenges. Workshop participants will explore… Read more »
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this event before.
Friday, 3 May 2019 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this event before.
The workshop will explore concepts of professional resistance and tools and practices to utilize a social justice anti-oppressive lens with large systems.
This workshop will explore how social workers are impacted by trauma, and how to mitigate the effects of working in trauma exposed environments.
Join NSCSW Executive Director / Registrar Alec Stratford during National Social Work Month at a Conversation with your College, a series of meetings with social workers across the province. These events offer an opportunity to engage and connect with the NSCSW, and celebrate the profession of social work. Chat with Alec about our current advocacy efforts, and how we’re working towards… Read more »
Register Here Mon, 25 March 2019 -9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ADT Halifax Central Library-BMO Community Room- 5440 Spring Garden RoadHalifax, NS B3J 1E9V Description Social workers and helping professionals know so much about burn-out and compassion fatigue. The lived experience of so many working in under-resourced, demanding environments is well-researched. How can social workers… Read more »
Register for this exciting event here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healing-centered-support-for-sexualized-violence-tickets-55715248809 Description: Avalon Centre’s Sexualized Violence and Healing Centered Support training takes place over one full day, and includes four key modules: An Exploration of Sexualized Violence Trauma and the Brain Healing Centered Engagement and Intervention Vicarious Trauma and Resilience Avalon… Read more »
Helen Creighton Room -Halifax Public Libraries – | 60 Alderney Drive | Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4P8 | Canada Monday, 11 March 2019 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (ADT) Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this exciting event before. This experiential learning opportunity will Identify the roots of professional… Read more »
Friday 22, February 2019|10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (AST)|Western Counties Regional Library |405 Main St|Yarmouth, NS |B5A 1G3| This workshop is rooted in participatory learning and will engage participants by; Identifying the historical development of the professional social work identity; examining the current tensions and conflicts that exist within contemporary practice; investigate strategies and tactics for establishing a clear social work voice within… Read more »
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