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.

Healthy You Series: Sleep Hygiene

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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.

Mid-Day Yoga

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Decrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.

Creating Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace After Trauma

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Most individuals spend the majority of their day at work. Creating boundaries in the workplace is critical for mental health and work productivity, however can be difficult after traumatic events. Learn how to create and implement boundaries in workplace.

Gentle Yoga After Work

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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.

Trauma Informed Yoga

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

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. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only

Self-Care: Creating a Stress Reduction Plan

The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Stressors are a part of life and when managed ineffectively, can have a negative impact on physical and psychological health. Learn effective strategies to manage stress and increase your overall well-being. Participants will identify strategies and practices that support stress reduction and create an individualized stress reduction plan. **This class is for current and retired […]

Understanding Anxiety

Learn how to recognize the behavioral, cognitive, psychological, and physical symptoms of anxiety. Learn coping strategies and explore various treatment modalities. 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!

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 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 […]

Understanding Trauma

Increase understanding of trauma while learning effective strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts. Discuss common stress reactions after a traumatic event, learn physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, and discuss effective coping strategies. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information.  Click […]

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 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 […]

Navigating Challenging Emotions

Challenging emotions can seem powerful and make you feel powerless. Learn how to maneuver them while maintaining control of your emotions. Discuss healthy coping strategies you can began to use immediately. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to […]

Coping with Traumatic Grief

Learn the symptoms of traumatic grief. Discuss strategies to mourn a loss when you are also traumatized by it. 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!