Gabriela Galavis
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Ritual
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Couples Therapist
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Jun 2023 - Present
- Provide therapy sessions to couples and individuals, addressing relationship-related concerns and distress. - Build trustworthy alliances and connections with clients, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. - Utilize various therapeutic modalities, including digital experiences (video, audio, and text), to adapt to client needs. - Incorporate approaches such as EFT, CBT, IFS, DBT, Gottman, and Differentiation to address specific client concerns. - Continuously… Show more - Provide therapy sessions to couples and individuals, addressing relationship-related concerns and distress. - Build trustworthy alliances and connections with clients, creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. - Utilize various therapeutic modalities, including digital experiences (video, audio, and text), to adapt to client needs. - Incorporate approaches such as EFT, CBT, IFS, DBT, Gottman, and Differentiation to address specific client concerns. - Continuously learn and develop skills to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in couples therapy. - Communicate effectively in fluent English, both verbally and in writing, to facilitate productive dialogue. - Work with families and couples, navigating the unique challenges within these dynamics. - Thrive in an agile and fast-paced environment, improvising during tense situations to provide effective support. - Contribute to a team with world-renowned couple therapists on the advisory board, fostering professional growth. Show less
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RAINN
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Bilingual National Sexual Assault Hotline (NSAH) Services Trainer
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Mar 2022 - Present
-Utilized Articulate Storyline 360 software to transfer content material and create self-paced courses for onboarding. -Developed new training programs such as lesson plans, instructional materials, written practice tests, online modules, interactive software, online programs, and reference materials through eFront. -Lead, created and coordinated engaging training sessions and course content (ie: Videos; Activities; and, Exams). -Collaborated with different departments to problem… Show more -Utilized Articulate Storyline 360 software to transfer content material and create self-paced courses for onboarding. -Developed new training programs such as lesson plans, instructional materials, written practice tests, online modules, interactive software, online programs, and reference materials through eFront. -Lead, created and coordinated engaging training sessions and course content (ie: Videos; Activities; and, Exams). -Collaborated with different departments to problem solve, brainstorm, discuss team goals and strategize room for improvement. -Provided written reports, qualitative data, one-on-one support and feedback for each of the trainees. -Worked collaboratively with the training team to review resumes, interview and hire for co-facilitator and LMS vacancies. -Provide coaching to support onboarding for new staff and volunteers as needed. -Liaise with Victim Services Training Team to create materials that accompany the training, including tip-sheets, service guides, key terms glossaries.
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Bilingual Support Specialist
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Apr 2019 - Present
Washington D.C. - Supervised volunteers to facilitate crisis-intervention phone calls and online chats. - Utilized crisis intervention including safety planning, brainstorming and listening to provide compassionate support. - Answered in-bound crisis intervention telephone calls and online chats to offer support and resources. - Maintained knowledge regarding specific needs for clients including, not limited to: client populations, legal services, law enforcement, and medical attention. -… Show more - Supervised volunteers to facilitate crisis-intervention phone calls and online chats. - Utilized crisis intervention including safety planning, brainstorming and listening to provide compassionate support. - Answered in-bound crisis intervention telephone calls and online chats to offer support and resources. - Maintained knowledge regarding specific needs for clients including, not limited to: client populations, legal services, law enforcement, and medical attention. - Maintained knowledge to adhere to RAINN's policies and protocols as well as those of client contacts. - Monitored group chat’s to ensure the safety and privacy of the clients
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Day One New York
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development and Social Work Intern
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Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
New York, United States - Assisted with foundation prospect research, database updates, and resource development. - Prepared materials for workshops on healthy dating and teen dating violence. - Assisted with curriculum development, surveys, data entry, and promoting Day One workshops. - Provided one-on-one supportive counseling sessions for survivors of Domestic Violence.
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The Catholic University of America
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
-Developed and implemented surveys for data collection. -Conducted research on Domestic Abuse for up-to-date records. -Developed outreach programs and facilitated group meetings to discuss data collection.
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Work Intern
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
Washington D.C. Metro Area -Conducted group therapy sessions for students struggling with drug use and dating violence. -Coordinated services with healthcare providers and community outreach programs. -Thoroughly translated documents and input data into the school system. -Worked directly with the homelessness liaison to create Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) -Provided behavioral support through one-on-one sessions with students to track their progress.
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District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Work Intern
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
Washington D.C. -Developed and implemented treatment programs for students. -Collaborated with School Social Worker to identify the student's needs and conducted outreach programs. -Worked with legal advisors to develop Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) for students.
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Hostess
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May 2017 - Mar 2019
260 Crandon Blvd #46, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Answer phone calls- respectively to take note of the reservations. Clean and organize the tables before opening. List invoices on an organized spreadsheet using Excel.
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Caregiver
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Bethesda Take care of children ages 5 through 6 with mental disabilities. Creating activities, preparing meals and teaching meditation skills.
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Education
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work -
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor's degree, Social Work