News & Events

October 14, 2022 — Half-day miniconference on the implications of recent social work research about social justice and mental health in Canada

Sept 30, 2022 — This is the first of a series about Mi’kmaw culture & heritage. Gerald Gloade will lead members through exploring the traditional districts of Mi’kma’ki through the lens of the Mi’kmaw language, a verb-based language that describes how each of these areas got their name.

Sep 23, 2022 — A workshop on the registration renewal process for members, with the context of the new professional development requirements.

Sept 21, 2022 — In order to keep our wellness cup full and thrive in a profession that is all about giving, we need to develop our perspective and personal practices. Join Tanya McHarg, ABSW executive director, to explore how we increase our resilience to vicarious trauma.

Sept 16, 2022 — Join your colleagues from across the province who are working in similar areas of practice to connect, network, organize & share resources.

Sept 14, 2022 — A taste of the upcoming NSCSW post-graduate program in Bowen family systems theory.

September 9, 2022 — A workshop about social inclusion & workplace experiences of immigrant youth in Nova Scotian communities.

July 28, 2022 — After the determined efforts of many individuals and organizations, the province announced that they were reducing some of the barriers to accessing gender-affirming surgeries. This was a welcome reminder that advocacy really does make a difference, but there is so more much to be done. Gender-affirming care is still under-funded, under-resourced, and often unavailable.

July 27, 2022 — We have a clinical regulation project plan ready for our members to review, so you can see what steps we’re planning to take and how they fit together.

August 17, 2022 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to explore the root causes of workplace burnout, and discuss how to address them.