Empathy in Action – Supporting Families Navigating Anxiety and Depression
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed for professionals who support children, families, and communities. This training was created because as a professional I have been there myself—early in my career, sitting with families facing overwhelming challenges and complex mental health diagnoses, wondering, How can I show up with empathy and intention? How do I create space for their stories while guiding them toward hope and support? These questions shaped the heart of this training.
During this experience, participants will learn some foundational knowledge about Anxiety and Depression, prioritize communicating with compassion and listening with care, learn strategies for practicing self care, and learn strengths-based strategies to support families. You’ll gain confidence in making meaningful referrals, partnering with community resources, and understanding the role you play within a broader network of care.
Supervisors and managers will also find this training invaluable. Together, we’ll explore your own comfort levels, use real-life scenarios to guide reflective practice, and create a shared space where teams learn from one another and build collective skill and confidence.
By building a strong foundation of knowledge, we move away from “fix-it mode” and toward deeper, more authentic connections with the people we serve.
Instructors:
Sofia Nivar, LMSW, 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 at South Bronx Healthy Families at BronxCare Health System where she guided multidisciplinary teams, strengthened trauma-informed practices, and fostered cultures of collaboration and care. As the Founder, 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.
Total length 53 min
