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Aug 1, 2024 — On this date in 1834, thousands of enslaved people of African descent were declared free here in Nova Scotia, and many more around the world.

The new Associate Registrar role will be integral to maintaining the integrity and quality of social work practice within Nova Scotia. We encourage prospective team members to make inquiries and apply by August 12, 2024.

Aug 23, 2024 — Explore power dynamics and communication in supervision with George Savoury, MSW, RSW.

August 16, 2024 — Third panel discussion in the NSCSW’s 2024 collaborative care series. Come hear from a variety of allied health professionals about how to recognize unmet needs that could benefit from the intervention of a practitioner in another discipline.

Aug 14, 2024 — Join Alec Stratford to learn more about the new regulations for the private practice of clinical social work, and the new guidelines for clinical supervision and assessment of clinical skills.

Aug 13, 2024 — Join Alec Stratford to learn more about the new regulations for the private practice of clinical social work, and how RSWs can apply for the clinical specialization.

Aug 9, 2024 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to explore the intersections of disability, poverty, and medical assistance in dying (MAiD) with Dr. Tammy Bernasky, professor at Cape Breton University.

Aug 7, 2024 — Quarterly communities of practice gathering for Nova Scotia social workers

Jul 26, 2024 — Big Ideas in Mental Health is an ongoing series of panel discussions developed by the Social Justice Committee of the NSCSW. These discussions bring together people with lived experience, frontline service providers, and researchers, to provide a 360° view of the social determinants of mental health and wellbeing. Join us as we discuss the intersections between neurodiversity, trauma, mental health & social justice concerns.

Jul 24, 2024 — This Pride season, NSCSW invites Nova Scotia social workers to learn about identifying conversion practices & supporting recovery from them.