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.

Maintaining Social Support During Social Distancing

Learn how to practice social distancing while maintaining social support. Discuss tips to stay positive, healthy, and connected with others. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  […]

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 Routines for Overall Wellness During Social Distancing

Establishing healthy routines can be challenging. Especially when normal daily activities are altered and circumstance seem out of your control. However, routines help to improves mood, behavior and overall well-being. […]

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 […]

Relaxation Techniques

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 […]

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 102

This is part 2 of a 3-part series about stress. Stress and illness (mind-body, immune system, health conditions), and stress models will be covered. All programming will be provided via […]

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 […]

Building Resilient Relationships

Explore strategies to increase resiliency in relationships such as increasing active listening, reframing thoughts, and practicing empathy, increasing self-awareness, being optimistic, being vulnerable, and taking action to solve problems. All […]

Increasing Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19

Decreasing stress can boost your immune system. Learn strategies to protect and support your wellbeing and others. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required […]

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 […]

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 […]