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.
12 October, 2021 — As a new legislature meets for the first time, NSCSW offers the policy goals of Nova Scotian social workers for due consideration.
12 October, 2021 — Nova Scotia’s legislature meets today for the first time since the election. NSCSW shares the policy goals of Nova Scotian social workers with the new government.
Nov 10, 2021 — Christina Wilson, RSW, explores how helpers can cultivate compassion satisfaction or joy for the art of helping, in the midst of personal, professional and systemic challenges
7 October 2021 — We’re proposing changes to the professional development standards. Take a look at what the committee has so far.
Nov 5, 2021 — Practical and ethical implications of changes to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation for social workers in Nova Scotia
September 30, 2021 — National Truth and Reconciliation Day calls on all of us to make space for the grief and healing of survivors and the remembrance of those lost, but also to participate in necessary and long overdue change.
Oct 29, 2021 — Introduction to legislative changes regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) and how this affects social workers in Nova Scotia
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
