15 December, 2021 — We’re seeking proposals for new professional development opportunities that will be delivered to members of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers in 2022. Proposals for 2022 are encouraged to be structured in such a way that the presentation be delivered live over Zoom, with the ability to be recorded, so that members can access the content electronically.
December 2, 2021 — The theme for next year’s conference is “Social Work Leading Transformational Change in 2022.” We’re inviting presentation proposals for social workers to share their knowledge about transformational leadership in the context of our profession. The deadline for submissions has been extended to January 21, 2022.
Dec 2, 2021 — This summer, a committee of hard-working social workers, serving on the ad-hoc professional development standards working group, put together a proposal to transform our professional development standards. These changes were approved by Council in November 2021 and will take effect in January 2022.
December 13, 2021 — Ethical considerations that social workers may have when working with clients during the holiday season. Members-only webinar facilitated by N Siritsky.
8 December 2021 — Ethical and practical implications of integrating spirituality in the social work setting. Explore tools and methods. Part three of a three part webinar series with Nadia Siritsky and CASW.
November 22, 2021 — Join us for a special Big Ideas in Mental Health Panel, organized by the NSCSW Social Justice Committee, where we will discuss the unique social justice issues related to mental health for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Our specific focus is on the current gaps in understanding and service facing those who are transgender, gender-diverse and intersex, and the need for a province-wide policy to improve access to gender affirming care.
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.
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.
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
