Tag: professional development

Jul 12, 2024 — An overview of gender-based violence in the disability community for Nova Scotian social workers

Jun 6, 2024 — June is National Indigenous History Month and Pride Month. Let’s talk about how these are connected in our pursuit of reconciliation

This quarterly series invites Nova Scotian social workers to develop their professional ethics in a collaborative space. This session explores how various professions understand confidentiality and the duty to report, and how to navigate this in interprofessional settings.

May 9, 2024 — We must begin to become aware of the role of unconscious bias in shaping our beliefs. Being aware of the factors that shape our understanding of the world around us is crucial to ensuring safe(R) social work practice.

Jun 7, 2024 — An introduction to the Mi’kmaw language, to support safe(R) practice by Nova Scotian social workers.

Jun 6, 2024 — An introduction to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, and discussion of social work with Indigenous people living in urban settings.

25 May, 2024 — NSCSW leadership will present the College’s annual report, including an overview of the organization’s activities in 2023, fiscal review, and proposed budget for 2025.

May 23, 2024 — Members are invited to discuss the new strategic plan for NSCSW

Apr 16, 2024 — Join us in preparing for our annual conference this May. We have two free pre-conference events planned for the coming weeks.

May 16, 2024 — In the first session of an ongoing series of panels, social workers are invited to explore how practicing self-care for themselves also contributes to safety for the people they serve. This session brings together panelists connected to the Middle East, whether they have lived in the region themselves or are connected through culture and descent.