Provider Portrait: Cynthia Galaviz
Watch a provider in action. Cynthia Galaviz of the Children’s Program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Center presents strategies for supporting children whose parents struggle with addiction.
Before watching the video, read what Cynthia Galaviz, a counselor at the Children’s Program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Center, has to say:
As an adult who vividly recalls being a ‘voiceless’ child, I have come to realize my mission is to help empower children hurt by addiction to find their own voice. As a Children’s Counselor, I accompany a child, who for the first time, is about to share his feelings of guilt and shame towards his mother’s addiction. Sitting on the floor next to him, I admire his courage to be open and honest about the disease that has impacted his family. The best part is that mom is listening. In the Children’s Program, I’m able to be a beacon of hope for children impacted by addiction. They learn, they play, and they understand that their voices matter. By helping them find their voice, they in turn have helped make mine stronger.
Then, watch the video and consider how might you use the “bag of rocks” activity, or how you might you include art and writing in your work with children.
Karli & Me Activity Book
This book can support you in building children’s resilience when faced with the unique issues presented by a parent’s addiction.
Parental Addiction: Healing Families Together
Join us for the second webinar in this series in which we examine how parental addiction affects children.
The Child’s Voice: How Parental Addiction Affects Young Children
Join us for the first webinar in this series in which we examine how parental addiction affects children.
New Ways to Ask for Help
It’s important to equip children with ways to reach out to others on their own.
Many Ways to Play
Spending focused, dedicated time to play can be a powerful tool in fostering connection and joy.
Hand in Hand: Supporting Children and Families Impacted by Parental Addiction
An interactive course designed to support providers working with children and families impacted by parental addiction and substance use disorder.
A Friend Like You
Conversations between Salia and Karli.
