The Power of Empathy in Complex Work — 1 CE

In recent days, empathy has been dismissed and even politicized as weakness. In our complex work, it’s the opposite. Empathy is the stabilizing force that sustains trust and human connection when the stakes are high.

Join this one-hour professional development session to explore how empathy strengthens accountability, supports co-regulation, and improves decision-making under pressure.

Course Logistics

The Power of Empathy in Complex Work

Date/Time: October 23, 2025 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific

Facilitator: James Freeman, MA, CYC-P

Format: Live online via Zoom

Who should attend: Leaders, practitioners, and peers in trauma-exposed systems

1 CE credit hour for therapists and social workers (CAMFT) and Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists (CMPSS)

Registration: $30 per participant (includes same day CE certificate)  

No post-test required — CE credit granted for full participation. Recording available for 14 days if you can’t attend live.

What you’ll learn:

• How empathy supports clearer decisions and stronger accountability under pressure
• Practical ways to use empathy for co-regulation and communication in high-stress settings
• How to integrate empathy into leadership and influence without losing authority