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Dec 5, 2025 — Closed space for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous social workers to discuss ethics, practice issues, & build connections for safer social work practice.

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.

Dec 4, 2025 — Moving away from the biomedical paradigm, to a non-pathologizing paradigm that is truly anti-oppressive and trauma-informed.

Nov 4, 2025 — The NSCSW is inviting members to apply to join the Circle of Learning cohort. In 2026 this pilot project will test a new approach to professional development that incorporates self-assessment, peer consultation, and a holistic reflection process.

Dec 3, 2025 — Social workers in Nova Scotia are invited to join your colleagues from across the province to connect, network, organize & share resources.

Dec 1, 2025 — Missed our in-person roadshow workshops this fall? Join NSCSW online learn more about our newly revised Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.

To enhance the professional standards of social work, the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) has adopted the Nova Scotia Regulated Health Professions Network’s Standards for Good Regulation as its measure of performance. Standard Ten requires that the regulator encourages quality of practice through continuing competence requirements to support registrants in meeting standards of… Read more »

Nov 28, 2025 — A closed space for 2SLGBTQIA+ social workers to discuss ethics, practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work practice.

Nov 26, 2025 — Closed space for Black & African Nova Scotian social workers to talk ethics & practice issues, and build connections for safe(r) social work.

Nov 26, 2025 — A closed, interactive session focused on clinical supervision’s role in fostering bravery, authenticity & professional growth.