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 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 […]

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 Family Resilience During COVID19

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 […]

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 […]

Mindset of Gratefulness

How to implement mindfulness-based strategies combined with positive thinking and gratitude to gain a more positive outlook, during all life stages. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom […]

Information Session: Vicarious Trauma

Vicarious trauma occurs from hearing about, seeing, or responding to traumatic events. Learn the emotional, behavioral, physiological and cognitive symptoms along with strategies to prevent vicarious trauma. All programming will […]

Strategies for Efficient Time Management

Effective time-management skills not only increase productivity and focus, but also lowers stress. Learn strategies to create structure and organization in your daily schedule. Participants will create a daily schedule […]

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 Your Emotional Needs

Learn how to identify your three basic emotional needs and understanding and hear more about strategies to help promote emotional growth. All programs are delivered via WebEx or Zoom and […]

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 […]

Healthy You Series: Reclaiming Inner Sense of Safety

After a traumatic event, safety is often your main concern and the hardest to establish. Learn strategies to increase feelings of safety within yourself in and your environment. All Programs […]

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 […]