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.

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 […]

Helping Children Cope with a Trauma Anniversary

Discuss developmental and age appropriate strategies to help children cope with the traumatic anniversaries. All programs are run on a WebEX or Zoom platform.  Registration is required in order for […]

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 […]

Discovering Your Self Value

Learn about the benefits of compassion and love for ourselves and how these two components ca support reducing anxiety and depression symptoms.  Learn how to put yourself first when you […]

Trauma: The Reaction and Recovery Process

Increase understanding of trauma and symptoms of trauma. Learn are common reaction, helpful strategies, and increase understanding of the recovery process. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom […]