Tag: social work ethics

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

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.

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

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

June 30, 2021 − We share the concern of the 2SLGBTQ+ community that a book recently purchased by a Nova Scotia library poses a serious public health risk to vulnerable youth whose parents do not acknowledge their transgender, non-binary and queer identities.

May 19, 2021 — Join NSCSW staff member Nadia Siritsky, SWC, for an overview of the research related to compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, and how these affect social workers. Participants will learn to identify the ethical implications of a lack of attention to this pervasive issue, and will learn about several techniques and strategies to address this problem.

March 12, 2021 — A virtual interactive workshop on the foundations of ethical social work practice, particularly in the Nova Scotian context.

March 5, 2021 — A thought-provoking webinar with Senator Wanda Thomas-Bernard, RSW, PhD. Presented by NSCSW and the Pictou County Social Workers Group.

December 18, 2020 — An online workshop on the foundations of ethical social work practice, particularly in the Nova Scotian context. This experiential learning opportunity is available to all social workers who have not attended an Ethics 101 session before.

Sept 24, 2020 — As many Nova Scotian fishing communities struggle through conflict and crisis — worsened by the intersections of a pandemic, economic uncertainty, and racism — we encourage our members to approach this work with a trauma-informed lens, to draw on the resources available to you, and to ground your praxis in your professional values and ethics.