The Nova Scotia College of Social Workers exists to serve and protect Nova Scotians by effectively regulating the profession of social work.

As a member you have the ability to support the NSCSW in building a professional community that embodies the best of social work practice.

Ensuring Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive social work services.

We establish, maintain, and regulate Standards of Professional Practice to ensure Nova Scotians receive the services of skilled and competent social workers who are knowledgeable, ethical, qualified, and accountable to the people who receive their services.

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Tag: Clinical Social Work

Workshop: Understanding the clinical specialization

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.

Preparing to implement regulatory change

Apr 11, 2024 — As a companion to the clinical standards under development, we have also been developing a guidelines document to support clinical practitioners. We are sharing a draft of those guidelines now, and are inviting member feedback.

Seminar: Bowen family systems theory

Apr8-Jun3, 2024 — This is the College’s third time offering this eight-week seminar with Anne Pirie and Jim Morton, an intensive course about Bowen family systems theory.

Lunch & Learn: Introducing flash for PTSD

Feb 7, 2024 — Join us to learn about a new treatment modality that is being used for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Upcoming changes to private practice registration & clinical regulation

Dec 18, 2023 — New regulations regarding private practice registration and clinical practice are planned to take effect in April 2024.

Postgraduate seminar: Bowen family systems theory

Oct 12 – Nov 30 — An 8-week seminar on Bowen family systems theory. NSCSW members only.

Lunch & learn: Psychosynthesis

Sep 15, 2023 — Nova Scotia social workers are invited to explore the basic concepts, ethical challenges, and opportunities of psychosynthesis.

Lunch & learn: Intro to Bowen family systems theory

Sep 13, 2023 — A taste of the upcoming NSCSW post-graduate program in Bowen family systems theory.

Outcomes of the May 2023 special general meeting

22 Jun, 2023 — Read ED/R Alec Stratford’s recap of the NSCSW’s special general meeting in May. Video recording is included.

Developing clinical regulation; Share your feedback

Mar 2, 2023 — NSCSW invites feedback on the draft standards and regulations proposed for clinical social work