News

Feb 12, 2026 — Explore strategies to address body image concerns using the six key concepts of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

Feb 9, 2026 — Supporting NS social workers in better providing parenting & decision-making assessments with service users.

Feb 5, 2026 — Integrate knowledge, skills, and values related to rural and isolated family violence and virtual care in social work practice contexts.

Feb 4 – Apr 8, 2026 — We’re delighted that Jim Morton and Anne Pirie are returning to offer this 9-session intensive course about Bowen family systems theory to members of NSCSW. This course has a small cohort and seats fill fast.

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 25, 2025 — In advance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, social workers, survivors, and government representatives gathered in downtown Halifax on November 24, 2025, for a pivotal conference that underscored social work’s critical responsibility in dismantling the normalization of gender-based and intimate partner violence, and championed the empowerment of survivors.

We will be closed on the afternoon of December 12 for a staff event. On December 24 the NSCSW office will close at noon, and then reopen on January 2. We encourage members who need assistance with annual renewal to contact us well in advance of the January 31 deadline.

Recognize the contributions of your amazing colleagues! Submit award nominations before January 18, 2026.

Dec 10, 2025 — Learn ways to better understand neurodivergence and how to make supportive adaptations in social work practice.

Dec 8, 2025 — Learn more about our evaluation & audit of the professional development program, and get support with completing your activity reports.