After a traumatic event, safety is often your main concern and the hardest to establish. Learn strategies to increase feelings of safety within yourself in and your environment. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Join us for a mid-day practice. Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, cardiovascular health, and better manage the work-day. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is […]
Increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), learn to recognize symptoms, learn coping strategies, and explore treatment options. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
How to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals and ensure that you are actively taking steps to reach them. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Understand how to identify your emotional needs. Learn the three basic needs, emotional understanding, and how to understand your emotions better. Learn strategies to help promotes emotional growth you can start using immediately. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Increase understanding of childhood trauma. Explore how unresolved trauma can affect you as an adult. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Self-talk is the internal dialogue surrounding beliefs, feelings and ideas about one’s self. Self-talk can be negative or positive. Learn the importance of positive self-talk and tips to help you achieve it. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Gently stretching after work helps to remove physical and mental stress from the body. Participate in a practice to reduce mind chatter, soothe tension, relieve aches, and get a better night’s sleep. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE […]
Relaxation techniques can help you feel calm and help you to manage feelings of stress. Learn and practice various relaxation techniques you can practice anywhere. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Learning to identify triggers are a pivotal part of the healing journey. Learning how to manage reactions to triggers can be instrumental in recovery from a variety of different issues. Learn to identify triggers and develop effective coping skills. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being […]
Define emotional intelligence and what it means to be emotionally intelligent. Explore the benefits of having emotional intelligence while also examining the risk factors associated with a lack of emotional intelligence. Learn how to read the room by exploring tips to help develop emotional intelligence. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. […]
Self-image is an important part of understanding who you are. Many people struggle with the most relationship of all. The relationship with self. Learn how to identify what your positive traits are and embrace them. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in […]
Learn how to improve your interpersonal relationships with others. Gain insight on how to assess your current relationships and determine which ones support your growth and others that may add to your stress. Develop an understanding of how to implement healthy boundaries to increase the quality of all relationships. All programming will be provided via […]
Your self-perception contributes to your self-identity and sets the stage for how others view you. What happens when your identity is lost? Explore the importance of a personal sense of identity. Learn how to reclaim and reframe your identity after losing sight of who you are. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration […]
Refresh and learn effective communication skills. Explore passive, aggressive, reflective styles of communication. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
We want to hear from you! Join a member of the VBSC staff in a time to provide feedback and share your ideas for programs/topics you would like to be offered with VB Strong. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Discuss strategies to help you feel more in control of your life, silence your inner critic, and reduce stress. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
It is often difficult to consistently follow a personal self-care plan; however, self-care practices increase overall well-being, helps you to maintain professionalism at work, and reduces stress at home. Participants will identify activities and practices that support self-care and create an individualized self-care plan. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration […]
Join VBSC for a fun, interactive way to increase connection with your child, engage in self-expression, reduce feeling of stress, practice mindfulness, and engage in purposeful movement that promotes physical fitness. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to […]
Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
You can’t believe everything you think. Explore how self-limiting beliefs filter world view. Learn how behaviors can reinforce these inaccurate perceptions making them harder to detect. Discuss how they impact personal and professional domains in your life and interfere with development and mobility. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is […]
After a traumatic event, safety is often your main concern and the hardest to establish. Learn strategies to increase feelings of safety within yourself in and your environment. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Healthy and positive connections are an important part of living. When these connections are lost, loneliness is often a result. Learn the importance of a positive support system while, creating plan to designed to help you develop positive support systems in all areas of your life. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom […]
Identify if anger negatively impacting your life. Review how emotions are triggered by different situations. Discuss strategies to reduce and manage anger. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
We want to hear from you! Join a member of the VBSC staff in a time to provide feedback and share your ideas for programs/topics you would like to be offered with VB Strong. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Develop an understanding of how to ask for support, when you need it, and learn which individuals are in your corner. Learn additional ways that the VBSC team can support your overall growth. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Gain an understanding of what is anger, what are the emotions associated with anger and the cycle of anger. Explore displaced anger and the reactions associated with it. Learn strategies to cope with displaced anger and the other emotions attached to it. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required […]
Increase understanding of what a traumatic event is and how it can affect your body and mind. Explore ways you might feel after experiencing a traumatic event. Discussion of ways to promote healing. Learn strategies you can start using immediately. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to […]
A balanced diet can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. It can also increase energy levels, and improve concentration. Learn strategies to improve diet and overall wellness. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Gently stretching after work helps to remove physical and mental stress from the body. Participate in a practice to reduce mind chatter, soothe tension, relieve aches, and get a better night’s sleep. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE […]
Discussion to debunk the myth that everything needs to be perfect. Understanding how perfectionism can increase symptoms of anxiety and depression. Learn how to accept yourself as you are and implement self-love, to support you with finding life balance. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being […]
Increase social connection. Join the Virginia Beach Strong Center for an evening of dancing to reduce stress and improve mood. This class require no previous experience. Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable closed toe shoes (athletic recommended). This is solo line dancing and no partners are needed. If you can do the Electric or Cha Cha Slide […]
Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Who are you choosing to show up as every day? Gain insight on how to discover your true self. Learn how to go deeper into what it means to be authentically you and to present the highest expression of yourself. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to […]
The science and safety of essential oils. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Effective communication is an important ingredient in the development of long lasting professional and personal relationships. Misunderstandings are often the result of not what said, but how it is spoken. Gain the understanding of what is communication and the skills that are necessary to achieve effective communication for lasting relationships. All programming will be provided […]
Increase understanding of childhood trauma. Explore how unresolved trauma can affect you as an adult. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Learn how to implement mindfulness-based strategies to reduce stress and increase your ability to maintain a state of serenity, despite the world around you. Develop an understanding of relaxation techniques that support reaching a state of tranquility. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the […]
Explore how forgiving for oneself can positivity impact the healing process. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Your mind can lead you awry. Discuss why you shouldn’t believe everything you think. Explore how thoughts can lead to unhealthy behaviors and discuss strategies to manage them. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Although life purpose is different for everyone, it influences behaviors and goals. Lack of purpose of meaning often results in feeling stuck. Explore tips to help you find meaning, purpose and mobility in your life. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in […]
It can be difficult to find your equilibrium when traumatizing situations occur. Learn strategies to find balance in the midst of uncertainty. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Join VBSC for a fun, interactive way to increase connection with your child, engage in self-expression, reduce feeling of stress, practice mindfulness, and engage in purposeful movement that promotes physical fitness. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to […]
We want to hear from you! Join a member of the VBSC staff in a time to provide feedback and share your ideas for programs/topics you would like to be offered with VB Strong. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Examining the connection between aromatherapy and self-care plan/actions for daily routines and sleep hygiene. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Most individuals spend the majority of their day at work. Creating boundaries in the workplace is critical for mental health and work productivity. Learn how to create and implement boundaries in workplace. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE […]
When events happen suddenly and unexpectedly it can impact you physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually, even if you are not personally involved. It can result in strong feelings of anger, fear, and grief. Learn strategies to manage traumatic grief. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being […]
Increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), learn to recognize symptoms, learn coping strategies, and explore treatment options. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
This program provides critical resources for resiliency following the mass shooting in Virginia Beach.Guided by art therapists, community members will engage in expressive art projects to help with the healing process. No prior art experience is required. Healing VB is designed to: •Help those most closely affected by the tragedy and the community at large. […]
Learn how to assess and adapt in all areas of life. Learn strategies to manage unforeseen circumstances and deal with stress effectively. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
We want to hear from you! Join a member of the VBSC staff in a time to provide feedback and share your ideas for programs/topics you would like to be offered with VB Strong. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Effective time-management skills not only increase productivity and focus, but also lowers stress. Learn strategies to create structure and organization in your daily schedule. Participants will create a daily schedule based on newly learned strategies. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in […]
Understanding how to provide support to someone with anxiety and depression can help your loved one navigate challenges. Learn how to communicate and give meaningful support. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), learn to recognize symptoms, learn coping strategies, and explore treatment options. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Gently stretching after work helps to remove physical and mental stress from the body. Participate in a practice to reduce mind chatter, soothe tension, relieve aches, and get a better night’s sleep. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE […]
How to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals and ensure that you are actively taking steps to reach them. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Increase social connection. Join the Virginia Beach Strong Center for an evening of dancing to reduce stress and improve mood. This class require no previous experience. Wear comfortable clothing and comfortable closed toe shoes (athletic recommended). This is solo line dancing and no partners are needed. If you can do the Electric or Cha Cha Slide […]
Through pranayama (breath work) and asana (movement) learn to activate the parasympathetic nervous system to calm the mind, reduce feelings of anxiety, and reduce stress while increasing flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular health. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Discussion about self-compassion. Learn why self-compassion is important, how to develop self-compassion, and strategies to promotes self-compassion. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!
Where to begin when there are so many choices? All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now!