Honesty and Passion. Kay sets specialized intentions for each event or training where she presents, knowing the impact that her words can have on her audience.
Kay Bela
Attempt Survivor & Speaker
Mental Health Trainer
Holistic Wellness Coach & Therapist
Mental Health Trainer
Holistic Wellness Coach & Therapist
Empowering you with the mindset and skills to...
Live whole
Love well
Lead adventurously
Never lose sight of yourself in the service of others.
-Kay Bela
-Kay Bela
What can you expect with Kay as a speaker or trainer?
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Insightful. As someone with personal and professional experience as a High School English teacher, therapist, coach, and person who struggled with depression, anxiety, and suicide attempts, Kay is passionate about communicating her message well.
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Applicable to a wide variety of audiences. Kay makes a point to consider the various perspectives that may be present in her audience and does her best to tailor her sessions to a wide variety of personalities and cultures.
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30 Minute Set-Up Call. Discuss your application, needs, ideas, concerns and questions. Kay will discuss what she offers and by the end you'll be ready to move forward in the direction best for you.
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Customizable style & duration. Whether this is a lecture for a conference, a workshop for a breakout session, a panel discussion with Q&A, presented virtually or in-person, Kay is comfortable with presenting in any setting.
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Email and Text Access. To make sure nothing is missed, feel free to reach out to Kay through email (anytime) or text (available the day of the event) to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Working with Kay has been a breath of fresh air. She has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and brought innovation to the subject of suicide prevention. I have always been impressed by her enthusiasm and fresh approach on helping those impacted by suicide.
Throughout the past several years, I have had many occasions to talk and work with Kay. I believe that she brings sincerity, a high work ethic, and a strong desire to help others. Kay excels in her personal commitment and sacrifice by assisting everyone in their time of need.
Her goals and desires include a personal commitment towards enhancing others attain a good self-identity and inner sense of self-worth. I have worked with many people in the suicide prevention field over the last 25 years around the United States. Kay has proven to me to be an outstanding individual in this field and can be a difference maker to those who she is working with.
-Govan Martin, Suicide Prevention Alliance
About Kay
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Professionally
Kay's passion for helping others has led her to speaking at conferences, the Capitol, proclamations to County Commissioners, businesses, recovery centers, inpatient units, mental health court graduation, school students and faculties, churches, police staff, and prison staff.
Kay is a Holistic Wellness Coach & Therapist with over 15 years cumulative experience as a mentor, teacher, coach, therapist and program coordinator supervisor at a non-profit.
In previous professional experiences, Kay took a life-changing gap year program to 11 countries over 11 months, doing humanitarian work. She then went on to teach 10th grade English for 2 years before returning to get her masters in counseling.
She gained experience in a behavior health hospital, private practice, and non-profit setting as a program coordinator and led a team of 8-10 staff and interns.
In these various positions she provided, supported and directed programs for individual counseling, wellness courses, mental health trainings, a suicide prevention coalition, support groups, advocacy (child, adult, family, and prison), as well as a peer relationship building program.
Kay has been described as a great asset to the mental health community due to her depth of understanding on personal and professional levels as well as her ability to communicate well about mental health to any audience.
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Personally
Kay experienced debilitating anxiety and depression as well as frequent suicidal thoughts that led to alcohol abuse and suicide attempts throughout her life. She also grieved the loss of her brother to addiction which became one of the leading catalysts for her desire to understand and help others in mental health.
She now shares her journey to deep healing, understanding, and joy with a passion for supporting others on their mental wellness journey.
Kay is also a plant-based vegan who loves to volunteer, travel, play soccer, hike, and organize events and activities for people to connect and build healthy community.
She is married to an incredible, outspoken Albanian immigrant husband who taught her much of what she learned about happiness, resilience, confidence, healthy communication, and love.
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Hear Kay's Story
Kay's Full Suicide Attempt Survivor Story (June 2023)
with Dennis Milton's Podcast: Surviving Loss, Our Journey of Hope
"Don't give up. Stay. It does get better. You can find a way through. It won't be easy, but it will be worth it."
Kay's thoughts regarding a website that supports people through a suicide attempt (April 2022)
with Fox 43 News
A website that provides detailed instructions about suicide is raising concerns among lawmakers and mental health advocates. Hear Kay's thoughts and input on this topic.
Kay's Suicide Attempt Survivor Story Short Version (Jan 2022)
with WITF in their segment called One More Moment
“The more that we share our stories, then the more people feel safe to share their stories, to open up, to get the help that they need.”
Kay's Suicide Attempt Survivor Story (Nov 2021)
with Mental Health America of Lancaster County
Kay shares a little about her story of up and support she offered at a previous non-profit where she supported Suicide Prevention efforts.
Self Care for Therapists (Sept 2020)
Therapeutic Tuesday with Tosha Rollins
Today is all about self-care from when Kay's focus was helping therapists get organized with solid habits to live whole, love well, and lead adventurously. Listen in as she discusses self-care and how to enjoy life and avoid professional burn out.
Kay's Transition from Therapist to Coach (June 2020)
with Sachiko Cohen
Kay shares her journey from being a high school English teacher to a therapist to a coach. She is an amazing entrepreneur who has built a successful business helping people get energized and achieve their wellness goals. Find out how she did it.
Kay's Workout Motivation Tips (July 2019)
with Ashley Michaud and Elemental Growth
Wondering how to increase energy and motivation or how to boost energy when tired? During my interview with Ashley Michaud of Elemental Growth, I shared about the connection between willpower and fitness and some of my best workout motivation tips to help you keep up with a fitness routine daily.
How to Improve Mental Health with Plant Based Nutrition (June 2019)
on Kay Bela's YouTube Channel
Kay shares her personal journey of becoming a plant based vegan, including all the ways in which it helped her physical and mental health. I also respond to the top 5 questions/objections people often have about going plant based vegan. If you're interested in learning about the mental health benefits of plant based nutrition or have questions about the lifestyle, stick around and watch!
Customized Mental Health Trainings
Just for you
Kay can speak on QPR, Suicide Prevention, Stress, Burnout, Self-Care, Communication, Boundaries, Deescalation, Healthy Habits,
Retraining your Brain, Preventing Relapse, Building Friendships, Specific Mental Illness (Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, etc.)
And More Related to Mental Health Education & Wellness.
Request a Quote Today
Sharing about KBCC
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Think your group could benefit from learning about or sharing KBCC? Request a presentation where Kay will share her story, programs, services and Q&A.
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Available In Person and Virtual
Customized trainings for you
Training Cost is dependent on...
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Type of Training Requested: QPR, De-escalation, self-care, etc.
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Prep Time Required: Depending on the level of research and prep required
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Group Size & Materials Required: Additional costs may apply for required training booklets or materials for each person attending.
What are her clients saying?
"Mrs. Kay Bela was very organized, explained everything in detail for those who didn't understand fully, and was very kind and fast paced while talking."
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Morgan C.
Pennsylvania
"I felt like Kay Bela gave us helpful information on her training topic that can help us in the real world for tough situations."
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Sarah S.
Pennsylvania
"She has a realistic approach to wellness, mental and physical. She practices what she teaches."
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Allison F.
Pennsylvania
"Kay has spoken to my students several times now about suicide prevention and mental health issues. She has always been very professional and provided excellent information and resources regarding these topics. My students relate well to Kay, and she always finds a way to get them involved in the presentation. I would highly recommend her!"
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Debi S.
Pennsylvania
"I felt able to talk through appropriate ways to de-escalate my own cases, and cases I’m not familiar with"
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Afton M.
Pennsylvania
*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary. This disclaimer is to help you keep in mind that these results are not guaranteed or definite. Each person needs to apply the tools to his/her own life to lead a newly transformed life. My purpose is to walk you through this process with proven strategy and support.
What can be added?
Individual Sessions
Designed around you and your goals, you can prepare before taking a course, go deeper into a specific area, and/or maintain your goals over time with accountability.
Balance Academy
Courses designed for those experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, and even suicidal thoughts. Develop life-saving wellness practices to discover peace and stability in the chaos.
Reclaim your relationship with your mind, body, and life as we explore the 8 areas of wellness, to help you find balance through any season of life.
Reclaim your relationship with your mind, body, and life as we explore the 8 areas of wellness, to help you find balance through any season of life.
Weekly Q&A Calls
Following the end of a course or in addition to Individual Sessions, you can apply to continue the Weekly Q&A Calls with Kay and Community on a monthly subscription basis.
This allows you to connect with community for accountability on your progress, help you determine direction, and ask questions of Kay and the community.