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MEDIA RELEASEWednesday, March 27, 2019 Budget balances the books by increasing social debt, leaves behind vulnerable children and youth in Nova Scotia KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX, NS) – On Tuesday, Nova Scotia tabled another balanced budget, designed to keep taxes competitive and social expenditures low, with the goal of “building a strong foundation.” What this means for Nova Scotians… Read more »

Wednesday, 15 May 2019 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this event before.

Friday, 3 May 2019 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Ethics 101 is available to all social workers who have not attended this event before.

The workshop will explore concepts of professional resistance and tools and practices to utilize a social justice anti-oppressive lens with large systems.

Happy National Social Work Month to all! This year’s theme is “Real People, Real Impact.” Social workers make a real difference in the lives of people, families and communities across the country. This month marks an opportunity to reflect in the tremendous impact that social workers have on the lives of Nova Scotians on a regular basis…. Read more »

This workshop will explore how social workers are impacted by trauma, and how to mitigate the effects of working in trauma exposed environments.

Join NSCSW Executive Director / Registrar Alec Stratford during National Social Work Month at a Conversation with your College, a series of meetings with social workers across the province. These events offer an opportunity to engage and connect with the NSCSW, and celebrate the profession of social work. Chat with Alec about our current advocacy efforts, and how we’re working towards… Read more »

Register Here Mon, 25 March 2019 -9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ADT Halifax Central Library-BMO Community Room- 5440 Spring Garden RoadHalifax, NS B3J 1E9V Description Social workers and helping professionals know so much about burn-out and compassion fatigue. The lived experience of so many working in under-resourced, demanding environments is well-researched. How can social workers… Read more »

Register for this exciting event here  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/healing-centered-support-for-sexualized-violence-tickets-55715248809 Description: Avalon Centre’s Sexualized Violence and Healing Centered Support training takes place over one full day, and includes four key modules:     An Exploration of Sexualized Violence     Trauma and the Brain     Healing Centered Engagement and Intervention     Vicarious Trauma and Resilience Avalon… Read more »