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.

Boundaries

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 practicing effective […]

Understanding Substance Use in Our Military and Veterans

Hosted by Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (CIBH) Prevention Services Hampton Roads is full of military and veterans. Let's understand how substance use affects them. Join us for this free online […]

Yoga for Fatigue, Depression, & Mental Focus

This form of practice is especially good for those experiencing low energy, stiffness/achy muscles, lack of focus, grief, depression, desire for movement. All programming will be provided via WebEx or […]

Domestic Violence: Safety During the Holidays

*Hosted by Samaritan House Learn how to safety plan: yes, safety planning is a service Samaritan House offers the community. Join one of their victim advocates in an information session […]

Yoga for Chronic Pain & Stress

This form of practice is especially good for those experiencing joint & back pain, overwhelming stress, inflammation, Auto-Immune Disorders, digestive issues/IBS. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom […]

How to Empower & Advocate for Self

To be powerless involves not having a voice and say. Self-advocacy involves having the ability to speak up for yourself about issues that affect your well-being. Advocating for one’s self […]

Coping with Anxiety & Stress During COVID-19

Frustrated with disruptions to normal daily life?  Learn strategies to effectively cope with symptoms of anxiety and stress while working from home. Create a daily plan for taking care of yourself […]

Yoga for Anxiety & Insomnia

This form of practice is especially good for those experiencing restlessness, frazzled nerves, depletion in energy, lack of sleep, feelings of tension & stress. All programming will be provided via […]

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 […]

Goal-Setting Workshop

How to set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals and ensure that you are actively taking steps to reach them. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior […]

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 […]