15,000+
Participants in educational programs and initiatives
3,000+
Professionals empowered through training
500,000+
Children and adolescents supported through trained specialists
300+
Life-changing stories
18+4
Educational courses and Methodological seminars on supporting children
30+
Self-care hours
200+
Case study sessions for helping professionals
200+
Peer support group meetings for helping professionals
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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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Self-Care Exercise: I Am My Own Teacher — A Meditation for Self-Awareness, Forgiveness, and Inner Peace
Reconnect with your inner wisdom, release self-blame, and offer yourself compassion. Category: Mindfulness and Self-Care ExercisesDuration: 10–15 minutesSuitable for: Helping professionals, educators, caregivers, and anyone seeking a moment of self-connection. Why This Exercise Matters People in…
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We Support Others. But Do We See Ourselves?
On emotional boundaries, the weight of the past, self-recognition, and the courage to be visible. People in helping professions spend much of their lives paying attention to others. We notice their struggles. We recognize their strengths.…
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Supporting a Student Through Fear, Grief, and Public Speaking
When Courage Comes with Tears Case Description A teenage student was preparing to present an important academic project. Although she was well-prepared and knowledgeable, she became overwhelmed with emotion during her presentation and began crying. The…
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When Emotions Speak Through the Body
A Mindfulness Exercise for Recognizing Stress, Releasing Tension, and Supporting Emotional Well-being Have you ever noticed that your shoulders become tense when you are worried? Or that your breathing changes when you are anxious? Sometimes we…
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Self-Check on My Bag of Resources
A Mindful Self-Check Exercise for Helping Professionals Exercise by Dr. Marina Livshits. Expanded by Dr. Natalya Rakevich. Duration: 5–7 minutesPurpose: To help participants recognize their current level of emotional, physical, and mental resources without judgment, pressure,…
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How to Make a Zine?
How to Make a Zine: A Simple Step-by-Step Creative Exercise One sheet of paper. A few simple materials. Endless possibilities for creativity, self-expression, and connection. Have you ever wanted to tell a story, share something important,…