To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.
Development of Re-Establishing Trust after a Mass Violence: Part 4
**This program is virtual only. Registration is required prior to attending the class. Please join us for an exciting new session series. We invite you to join and participate in a genuine conversation with Elder M. Julius Hayes. This is an experiential time for discussion and reflection as we connect with you to help form […]
The Healthy You Series: Setting Boundaries for Emotional Well-Being
**This class is for those who were directly impacted by the events of 5/31/2019. If you are unsure whether you qualify for this class, please call us at 757-507-7200 or email via vbstrongcenter@sentara.com. Emotional well-being promotes self-love and personal growth. Learn how setting boundaries in different areas of your life can increase emotional well-being and […]
Gentle Yoga After Work
*Hosted by yoga instructor Amanda Hamp 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 night’s sleep. This program will be provided in-person at the VB Strong Center. Registration is required prior to attending […]
Yoga
* Hosted by yoga instructor Amanda Hamp Join us for a movement & guided meditation to start your Wednesday morning with a positive foundation. We will start with 40 minutes of asana (movement) and pranayama (breathwork) to burn off the restless energy, anxiety & stress you may have. Then we will dive deep into guided […]
Latin Line Dancing
**This program will be provided in-person at the VB Strong Center. Registration is required prior to attending the class. Looking to make a new connection or reconnect with peers? Join the Virginia Beach Strong Center for an evening of Latin line dancing to reconnect with old friends, make new friends, reduce stress, and improve your […]
Paint & Process
**This class is for those who were directly impacted by the events of 5/31/2019. If you are unsure whether you qualify for this class, please call us at 757-507-7200 or email via vbstrongcenter@sentara.com. Creating art helps to reduce stress, increases mindfulness, and gives expression too hard to communicate thoughts and feelings. Participants will create an […]
Information Session: Survivors Guilt
**This class is for those who were directly impacted by the events of 5/31/2019. If you are unsure whether you qualify for this class, please call us at 757-507-7200 or email via vbstrongcenter@sentara.com. Increase understanding of this common reaction to traumatic events. Learn the symptoms, factors that increase risk of experiencing survivor’s guilt, and strategies […]
Sand Jars
**This class is for those who were directly impacted by the events of 5/31/2019. If you are unsure whether you qualify for this class, please call us at 757-507-7200 or email via vbstrongcenter@sentara.com. Being at the beach can help to relieve stress immediately. Create a sand jar and take the beach with you wherever you […]
NAMI: Women’s Wellness Wednesdays
*Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Costal Virginia Improve your overall health with quick, easy access to resources, services and conveniences. **This event will be held in-person at 2544 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23324
NAMI: Question, Persuade, Refer Virtual Training
*Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Costal Virginia Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how […]
NAMI: Shatter the Silence: Hope Heals Event
Transcript: REGION 5 CSB PREVENTION COUNCIL & COMMUNITY PARTNERS PRESENT THE 6TH ANNUAL SUICIDE AWARENESS EVENT This year's theme is shining a light on the Hope and Healing in suicide awareness and prevention in our community. This event is open to youth and families. Event includes: Food Activities Raffle Prizes Vendors Much More Virtual Option: […]
NAMI: Question, Persuade, Refer Virtual Training
*Hosted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Costal Virginia Learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how […]