This workshop will outline the difference between Basic Income and current systems. Social workers will be introduced to contrasting Basic Income models, using the NSCSW code of ethics as a guideline.
Social Work Camp was created to provide a reasonably priced continuing education opportunity where we can also unwind, rejuvenate, have fun, and return to work feeling inspired.
Social workers are consistently faced with ethical dilemmas in practice. This train-the-trainer session is a small-group discussion on ethics and the struggles that social work practitioners are experiencing.
This session is an opportunity to improve collaboration between social workers in mental health services and private practice, and social workers in child protection. Front-line child protection workers will increase their understanding of common mental health issues, and counselling practitioners will gain insight into child protection practices, proirities, systems and challenges. Workshop participants will explore… 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.
This workshop will explore how social workers are impacted by trauma, and how to mitigate the effects of working in trauma exposed environments.
As 2018 quickly comes to an end the College’s Council, staff and many volunteers are reflecting on a year filled with activities and actions. We have continued to bring the organization to life as we engage, serve and protect Nova Scotians. We are building a vibrant community of professionals… Read more »
Celebrating the profession Every March we celebrate National Social Work Month (NSWM) in recognition of the contributions of social workers to society. The theme adopted by the CASW Board for the 2018 National Social Work Month celebrations is Bringing Change to Life. Host a NSWM event Celebrate social work month & bring a professional development event to your community…. Read more »
CONNECTION is the official newsletter of the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers.
