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, […]

Meditation for Stress Relief

A guided meditation practice to increase awareness, improve resourcefulness, and reduce feelings of stress. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being […]

Essential Oils & Our Immune Systems

Improving our physical systems to battle everyday crud. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]

Understanding 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 […]

Coping with Traumatic Grief

When events happen suddenly and unexpectedly it can impact you physically, socially, mentally, and spiritually, even if you are not personally involved. It can result in strong feelings of anger, […]

Information Session: PTSD

Increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), learn to recognize symptoms, learn coping strategies, and explore treatment options. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required […]

Healing VB: An Expressive Arts Project

Guided by art therapists, community members will engage in expressive art projects to help with the healing process. No prior art experience is required. Healing VB is designed to: •Help […]

Achieving Wellness for the Mind, Body and Spirit

Develop an understanding of how you the mind, body, and spirit impact our overall quality of life. Gain skills to improve your overall wellness and develop an improved quality of […]

Information Session: PTSD

Increase understanding of Post-Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), learn to recognize symptoms, learn coping strategies, and explore treatment options. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]