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.

Preparing Well Series: Gratefulness

Gratitude reduces anxiety, depression, and lower blood pressures. Discuss barriers to gratitude and explore strategies to shift to a grateful mindset. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom […]

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 […]

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 […]

Effective Communication for Lasting Relationships

Effective communication is an important ingredient in the development of long lasting professional and personal relationships. Misunderstandings are often the result of not what said, but how it is spoken. […]

Finding Your Strengths

So often we focus on what we lack. Discuss strategies to shift your focus to innate strength. Explore how to use these strengths to make the best out of life. […]

You Redefined, Letting Go of Perfectionism

Discussion to debunk the myth that everything needs to be perfect. Understanding how perfectionism can increase symptoms of anxiety and depression.  Learn how to accept yourself as you are and […]

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 […]

The Healthy You Series: Physical Fitness

Regular exercise routines extend beyond prevention of certain diseases and health related conditions. It also improves mood, behavior and overall well-being. Learn how to make exercise a part of your […]

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 […]