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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Navigating Displaced Anger

Gain an understanding of what is anger, what are the emotions associated with anger and the cycle of anger. Explore displaced anger and the reactions associated with it. Learn strategies […]

Supporting Your Loved Ones with Anxiety or Depression

Understanding how to provide support to someone with anxiety and depression can help your loved one navigate challenges. Learn how to communicate and give meaningful support. All programming will be […]

Information Session: Survivors Guilt

Increase understanding of this common reaction to traumatic events. Learn the symptoms, factors that increase risk of experiencing survivor’s guilt, and strategies for coping with survivor’s guilt. 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 Self-Compassion

Discussion about self-compassion. Learn why self-compassion is important, how to develop self-compassion, and strategies to promotes self-compassion. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required […]