Julio Santana: Spirit Guide and Mentor
Helpful information is everywhere.
‘Answers’ are everywhere.
Yet no amount of knowledge or understanding is enough to quell the soul’s longing for something else.
More than a perfect method or plan, you may be harboring a deep desire to be seen and supported unconditionally.
My job, above all, is to hold space for you wherever you’re at.
Inside of most adults is a delicate child attempting to get rid of the angst through material change, gain and accomplishment. Or, you’re in a loop of constant avoidance and distraction, deeply afraid to disrupt the autopilot you’ve accepted as your norm—however draining it may be.
The paradox: you recognize your desire for ‘change,’ but cling to the norm you resent.
It’s okay.
Let us collapse all judgment, and directly address what’s really going on: what you really want and what’s really at the core of your resistance.
Otherwise, we keep trying to build on top of a contaminated foundation.
The only thing that matters is the truth.
See if any of the following apply:
You’ve been in talk therapy but it’s run its course.
You’re successful ‘on paper’ but your soul longs for something else.
You want to align more powerfully with your voice on social media.
You just want to talk.
Formal Education & Experience:
Master’s Degree:
Relay Graduate School of Education 2015-2017
Master of Arts in Teaching, Dual Certificate: Reading & Writing Intervention Specialist 5-9, SPED Generalist 7-12 Summa Cum Laude
Undergrad:
Bowling Green State University 2010-2014
Bachelors in Sociology, minor in Philosophy Cum Laude
Extensive additional coursework in English Literature / Education
Awarded the “Dr. Aida Tomeh Memorial Scholarship Award for Outstanding Sociology Major”, the equivalent of valedictorian of that field.
Formal Teaching and Mentorship:
Providence, RI 2014-15 (Gilbert Stuart Middle School)
Bronx, NY 2015-2017 (Bronx Compass High School)
Brooklyn, NY 2017-2018 (Brownsville Community Justice Center)
Private Tutoring 2017-Present (Remote & NJ/NY)