Julia Brubaker
About Me
About Me
As a child, I began my educational journey in several private schools in BC and Alberta, as well as home schooling. I am a lifelong learner and have amassed an extensive library. When I was in my fifties, I started my formal training to help prepare myself for doing this work of helping women in crisis.
2026
Completed advocacy course (80+ hours) through Called to Peace Ministries.
2024
Earned a Life and Health Coach Certificate through the Health Coach Institute.
2021
Graduated with honors from Northern Lakes College (Slave Lake, Alberta) with a 2-year Social Work Diploma.
Completed my practicum at Lethbridge Soup Kitchen.
Home Study Practitioner, writing Home Study Reports for adoption and private guardianship.
Support person for individuals with disabilities.
Foster parent for 20+ years, including special needs work – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, attachment issues, and ADHD.
Attendee and public speaker at foster parent trainings and events.
Experienced in dealing with teenage substance abuse and working with the court system.
Experienced in domestic conflict issues, including sexual addiction and infidelity.
Public speaker at several women's retreats.
Teacher at Mennonite school and homeschooler of my own children.
Mother to seven and grandmother to twelve.
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice."
~ Bob Marley ~