Nov 5, 2025 — Beth Toomey, MSW, RSW-Clinical Specialist, reflects on her experience volunteering with Healing for Gaza, and learning to practice clinical social work for Palestinians who have been displaced by the war.
Dec 4, 2025 — Moving away from the biomedical paradigm, to a non-pathologizing paradigm that is truly anti-oppressive and trauma-informed.
Nov 26, 2025 — A closed, interactive session focused on clinical supervision’s role in fostering bravery, authenticity & professional growth.
Sep 25, 2025 — Courtenay Vickers, RD, considers the role of social workers in supporting service users’ relationships with food, eating, and nourishing their bodies.
Aug 13, 2025 — An introduction to eating disorders will help clinicians feel more confident and competent about what to say to their clients.
June 12, 2025 — The Office of Addictions and Mental Health is inviting RSW Clinical Specialists in Nova Scotia to join the Mood and Anxiety Insured Services Program.
May 23, 2025 — Ethical business development practices for social work entrepreneurs, grounded in our Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.
Jan 15 – Mar 12, 2025 — We’re delighted that Jim Morton and Anne Pirie are returning to offer this 9-session intensive course about Bowen family systems theory to members of NSCSW. This course has a small cohort and seats fill fast.
Oct 2, 2024 — NSCSW members are invited to participate in the process of updating the foundational documents that guide our profession in Nova Scotia.
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.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
