Jac has been called to be a Companion. She was a College Guidance Counselor and a Lecturer at La Consolacion College, Manila, for 8 years and a reading companion for children with reading challenges/dyslexia.
With a deep passion for Ignatian spirituality, Jac has guided individuals through profound spiritual journeys. Her sessions are known for integrating creative methods like art, movement, and music to enhance the retreat experience. Jac’s approach fosters a sacred and playful space where participants can encounter God in everyday moments as who they are. Jac has been trained in retreat-giving and spiritual direction at the Center for Ignatian Spirituality in Ateneo de Manila University, and giving of the Full Spiritual Exercises [SpEx] at the Kardia Formation in Australia.
After years of experience accompanying others, much prayer and discernment, she embraced the call to journey with people who identify with Trauma and the Inner Child as these themes constantly present themselves in her sessions and daily encounters with people. Jac is a Trauma-Informed Spiritual Director trained and certified by the University of Redlands. Her experience in giving the Spiritual Exercises complements her trauma-informed approach, providing a holistic and empathetic space to be seen and heard, and to be who they really are as God sees them.
Having a second lease of life after surviving a pulmonary embolism, she is now committed to accompanying other people in their spiritual journey and is managing the programs of OTTD.
