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 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. If you have not participated in a VBSC program before a member of […]

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. If you […]

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 help children understand and cope with COVID-19. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the […]

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 programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. If you have not participated […]

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 will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. If you have not participated in […]

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 […]

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 during this time. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. If […]

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. If you […]

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 programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. If you have not participated […]

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 fitness. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. If you have […]

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 […]

Building Resilient Relationships

Explore strategies to increase resiliency in relationships such as increasing active listening, re-framing thoughts, and practicing empathy, increasing self-awareness, being optimistic, being vulnerable, and taking action to solve problems. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. If you have not participated […]