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500,000+
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300+
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Supporting those who support others
VeLa Well-Being was created to support individuals in helping professions—educators, psychologists, counselors, and administrators, as well as parents and caregivers —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.
Vela Wellbeing is the public-facing name of VELA WELL-BEING INC, the nonprofit organization responsible for this website and its programs.
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.
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When “I’m Not Good Enough” Turns Into Self-Harm: Supporting an Adolescent Struggling With Self-Acceptance
How can a mental health professional work with an adolescent when self-harm appears connected with low self-worth, body image, comparison with others, interpersonal rejection, and difficulty accepting herself? Expert Reflections 1. Start with safety, not interpretation…
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The Power of Love or the Love of Power: What Are We Teaching Our Children?
During a recent conversation with our colleagues, Dr. Sal Terrassi shared a thought that stayed with us: “Some people in the world focus on the power of love, while others focus on the love of power.”…
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VELA is Love
Those who spend their days caring for, supporting, and helping others need care and support, too. It is so important to have moments when we can find peace within ourselves, feel supported, feel connected, and simply…
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Observing: The first stage of the Narrative Awareness Framework.
Another meeting with our Ukrainian colleagues. Another reminder that when people live through prolonged trauma, coping does not always mean doing something. One participant shared: “Nothing works anymore. What worked before doesn’t work.” Another said: “I…
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How to Help a Child Take on an Online Contest Without the Fear of Failure
The start of the academic year brings not only school routines, but also plenty of contests, performances, and presentations. Often, children (and even teens) feel intense anxiety about performing in Zoom: it feels like everyone is…
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Love, Anxiety, and Letting Go
4–5 Calls a Day: Where Is the Line Between Love and Separation Anxiety? A young adult moves away for their first year of university. Their mother calls four or five times a day, asking for details…