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.

Yoga

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, […]

Virtual Connections to Reduce Depression and Anxiety

Explore ways to connect with others virtually. Discuss the importance of connection and various ways to connect virtually. Learn how meaningful connections can reduce depression and anxiety. All programming will […]

Back to School & Essential Oils

Virtual or in person- our students are facing a very different start to the school year.  We will be discussing oils to support motivation, focus and emotional harmony for learners […]

Understanding Resiliency: Thriving in Uncertainty

Learn what is resiliency. Explore the different characteristic of the resilient individual. Learn strategies to increase resiliency. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required […]

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 […]

Creating Life Balance

Finding a work life balance goes beyond scheduling. Learn how mindfulness can help you to achieve balance in all areas of life and increase life satisfaction. All programming will be […]

How to Affirm Yourself

Find ways to boost your confidence and reduce the tendency to feel consumed by how you are perceived by others. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  […]

Building Resilient Relationships

Explore strategies to increase resiliency in relationships such as increasing active listening, reframing thoughts, and practicing empathy, increasing self-awareness, being optimistic, being vulnerable, and taking action to solve problems. All […]

Finding Balance Between Logic and Feelings

A person’s perception of a situation determines how they react to the situation. Ensure there’s balance between your feelings and logic to promote your mental health and wellness. All programming […]

Information Session: Substance Abuse

Increase your understanding of substance abuse, triggers, relapse, and prevention. Explore evidenced-based strategies for managing difficult emotions. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required […]

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 […]

Boundaries: How Many of Us Have Them

Learn ways to improve your relationships with others and decrease feelings of stress, guilt, and shame, associated with porous boundaries. Understand the importance of setting healthy boundaries and process how […]