Date/Time
Date(s) - November 13
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Categories
Join us as we explore how to support families who may not yet be ready to work on their goals. This engaging experience examines your role as a supporter and addresses the feelings that arise when progress seems slow. Participants will discover that even when goals aren’t achieved on paper, their efforts are making a real impact, and learn strategies to continue supporting families effectively and with confidence.
Through real-life scenarios, discussion, and practical strategies, participants will explore how to maintain confidence, celebrate incremental growth, navigate challenging emotions, and strengthen relational connections. Participants will leave with tools to continue supporting families effectively and with intention, understanding that every interaction, no matter how small contributes to meaningful, lasting change.
Instructor, Sofia Nivar, LCSW, is a bilingual licensed social worker, psychotherapist, and wellness strategist dedicated to promoting wellness, reflection, and joy in the workplace. With almost two decades of experience across child welfare, public defense, behavioral health, and early childhood systems, Sofia is deeply committed to supporting professionals and families through times of growth, transition, and healing. She has most recently served for 10 years as program director for South Bronx Healthy Families at BronxCare Health System. As President, and CEO of S.N. Consulting Services Corp., Sofia partners with organizations to enhance staff wellness, reflective supervision, and leadership development. Known for her warmth, authenticity, and humor, she creates spaces where learning feels meaningful, empowering, and deeply human. Sofia believes that when we nurture ourselves and one another, we can create stronger teams and better serve the families and communities who depend on us.
