Calendar of Events

To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email  vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.

To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email  vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.

Understanding Depression

Learn how to recognize symptoms of depression, the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, learn effective strategies to manage depressive symptomology and discuss evidenced based treatment methods. All programming will […]

Destress @ Your Desk

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 […]

Creating Life Balance

The demands placed on your time and life can result in feeling you are pulled in too many directions. Learn helpful tips to create balance in your life. All programming […]

Gentle Yoga After Work

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 […]

Creating a Stress Reduction Plan

A stress reduction plan helps to increase overall well-being and reduce feelings of anxiety. Participants will identify activities and practices that support stress reduction and create an individualized plan. All […]

Zumba Kids

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 […]

Stress Management 101

This is part 1 of a 3-part series about stress. Stress reactivity, health vs wellness, and the psychophysiology of stress (brain and body systems affected) will be discussed. All programming […]

Destress @ Your Desk – Midday Yoga

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, […]

Improving Sleep Hygiene

Good sleep habits improve well-being, promotes mental clarity, and increases productivity. Participants will create an individualized sleep hygiene plan to increase relaxation and optimize restful and restorative sleep. All programming […]

Finding Balance in Uncertainty

Explore how mindfulness can increase understanding feelings of calm and clarity. Develop a path through anxiety with mindfulness meditation. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration […]

Destress @ Your Desk

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 […]

Healthy Eating Habits for Improved Mood

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 […]