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.
November 2, 2021 — Seeking nominations for a Resource Group to advise and support the CCSWR Anti-Racist Regulatory Practice Working Group.
November 4, 2021 — Given social work’s commitment to the public good it is expected that social workers are not involved in the spread of misinformation, and that they fully utilize evidence-based information, developed by public health experts and researchers from across the globe.
November 4, 2021 — A letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, following up on Alec’s recent remarks to the Law Amendments committee regarding Bill 57.
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.
In this issue, our contributors consider how Nova Scotia’s housing crisis and homelessness are inextricably interconnected with social determinants of health and well-being.
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.
21 October, 2021 — This Wednesday, Premier Tim Houston unveiled his government’s blueprint for dealing with the province’s housing crisis. We’re especially appreciative of the decision to cap rent increases until December 31, 2023. This was an important change of perspective from the new Premier.
Nov 19, 2021 — Join Prasanna Kariyawansa, RSW, to learn about trauma informed theory and practice.
18 November 2021 — A panel discussion about challenges and opportunities regarding spirituality in social work settings. Part two of a three part webinar series with Nadia Siritsky and CASW.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
