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.

Building Family Resilience During COVID-19

Families are experiencing strong emotions during this time. Protect your family’s mental health. Learn ways to manage feelings of distress and increase family resilience. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Talking to Children About COVID-19

Looking for ways to support your children during the pandemic? Join VBSC for to discuss common reactions in pre-school age children through adolescents. Learn age and developmentally appropriate tips to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Coping with Anxiety and Stress During COVID-19

Frustrated with disruptions to normal daily life?  Learn strategies to effectively cope with symptoms of anxiety and stress while working from home. Create a daily plan for taking care of yourself […]

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 […]

Coping with Isolation During Covid-19

Extended periods of isolation can negatively affect mental health and can exacerbate preexisting mental health concerns. Learn creative strategies to cope with physical distancing and decrease feelings of loneliness. 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 […]