About Vela Well-Being
VeLa Well-Being was created to support individuals in helping professions—educators, psychologists, counselors, administrators, and parents—in maintaining their own well-being. Our mission extends to enabling these professionals to assist those they work with in maintaining well-being through the following steps:
1 Awareness: Recognize and observe stressful or traumatic events in their own lives and in the lives of students, clients, coworkers, subordinates, patients, and children.
2 Empowerment: Empower oneself and others to create positive changes in their lives.
3 Well-being: Maintain personal well-being and support others in achieving the same.
Our Goals
We aim to empower everyone to make positive changes in their lives, the lives of those around them, and the world. Be the light. Bring the light.
Our Vision
We envision a world where everyone lives with respect and peace with themselves, others, all beings, nature, and Mother Earth.
Our Values
– Unconditional Love: See the light in every person around you.
– Serving Others and a Higher Purpose: Find meaning in life through service.
– Compassion and Transparency: Be true to oneself and others, fostering honesty and understanding.
– Spirituality: Believe in a higher consciousness, whether through creator, the universe, or God.
Latest Articles
HOW TO SUPPORT THE WIFE AND CHILD OF A FALLEN SOLDIER
Case description: Olena’s husband, Vasyl, recently suffered a terrible loss—his comrade-in-arms died 4 months ago.
04 August, 2024
HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN TO SLEEP SEPARATELY FROM THEIR PARENTS
Case description: A family living in a safe region faced a problem when their two daughters (10 and 9 years old) refused
04 August, 2024
HOW TO MAKE BROTHERS FRIENDS?
Case: This family has two boys, 9-year-old Oleh and 7-year-old Maksym. Maksym is a calm and reserved boy, while Sasha, o
04 August, 2024
WHAT TO DO IN A SITUATION OF CHILDHOOD DECEPTION?
Case: A 6-year-old girl who goes to kindergarten makes up stories about her mother beating her and tells her godmother.
04 August, 2024
“Apples and Onions”: a game for the emotional development of a child
The game “Apples and Onions” is a simple but effective way to help your child better understand and express their emotio
03 August, 2024
Techniques and Exercises
ART THERAPY
A therapeutic technique that uses creative expression through art to help individuals process and heal from trauma.
HOPE
The Hope teqnique fosters a positive outlook and sets achievable goals to inspire resilience and healing after trauma.
AWE
A therapeutic approach that helps individuals reconnect with a sense of wonder and perspective, aiding in the healing process by experiencing the vastness and beauty of the world.
COPING STRATEGIES
A therapeutic coping strategy that emphasizes building and nurturing supportive relationships to foster healing and resilience in the face of trauma.
A therapeutic practice that involves being present and fully engaged in the moment to help individuals manage trauma-related stress and emotions.
Activities that promote physical movement, helping to release built-up tension and improve emotional well-being in individuals dealing with trauma.
PRACTICAL EXAMPLES & CASE STUDIES
STORYTELLING
Storytelling as a therapeutic technique involves using narrative to help individuals process and make sense of their experiences, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
Vela-Ukraine
VeLa-Ukraine is a joint project that connects trauma professionals from the USA with Ukrainian colleagues and practitioners.
