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Celebration: Dr. Merlinda Weinberg’s Legacy of Diversity and Ethical Practice

Nov 30, 2022 — Join us and the Dalhousie School of Social Work’s Diversity & Equity Committee for conversations on Dr. Merlinda Weinberg’s Legacy of Diversity and Ethical Practice within a Siyyum Jewish Celebration of Learning

Lunch & Learn: Ethics Café

Nov 18, 2022 — Nova Scotian social workers are invited to develop their professional ethics by collaboratively exploring possible scenarios. The first session in this new quarterly series will explore the varied ethical dilemmas and options that members may need to weigh and consider if they have a concern about a colleague.

WEBINAR — Ethical Social Work Practice During Holidays: Guidelines & Considerations

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.

Guidance for social workers regarding vaccines, public health and the spread of misinformation

November 4, 2021 — Given social work’s commitment to the public good it is expected that social workers are not involved in the spread of misinformation, and that they fully utilize evidence-based information, developed by public health experts and researchers from across the globe.

WEBINAR: Spirituality and Ethics in Social Work (Part 3)

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.

WEBINAR: Spirituality and Ethics in Social Work (Part 2)

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.

WEBINAR: New MAiD Guidelines for Social Workers

Nov 5, 2021 — Practical and ethical implications of changes to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation for social workers in Nova Scotia

WEBINAR: Spirituality and Ethics in Social Work (Part 1)

14 October, 2021 — Ethical Implications of Spirituality in the Social Work Setting; a theoretical overview of the challenges and opportunities. Part one of a three part webinar series with Nadia Siritsky and CASW.

NSCSW member consultation: Sexual misconduct standards & policy

1 October 2021 — Join Alec Stratford to discuss updates to sexual misconduct standards & policy proposed for social workers in Nova Scotia.

Ethics 101 (online)

23 September, 2021 — A workshop for NSCSW members on the foundations of ethical social work practice, particularly in the Nova Scotian context.

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