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.

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Class

Transcript: Every Wednesday | April 14th - June 2nd | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Held Online via Zoom NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, eight-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. Taught by trained leaders with lived experience, this program includes activities, discussions and […]

Envisioning Your Best Self: Vision Board Workshop

Manifestation and visualization is a superpower!  Learn how manifestation and visualization can put you back in control of your life’s vision. Explore tips to help improve your ability to manifest and visual. Create a vision board representing what you would like for yourself the remainder of the year. *Space for this class is limited. Registration ends […]

Art in the Park!

Hosted by the VB Strong Center @ Mt. Trashmore Come by and paint Kindness Rocks and help spread kindness through our region!  Rocks, paints and brushes will be provided.  No fee to participate. **Registration is not required for these events and both events are Weather Permitting

NAMI Children’s Challenging Behaviors

Transcript: Taught by trained parents with first-hand experience, you will learn typical vs. challenging behaviors and how to respond, available community resources, educational supports, parenting strategies, and more! FREE classes for parents of children with mental health needs (ages 16 and under) Developed by NAMI Virginia as part of the Virginia Family Network Two day […]

Yoga for Chronic Pain & Stress

*Hosted by yoga instructor Amanda Hamp This form of practice is helpful for those experiencing joint & back pain, overwhelming stress, inflammation, Auto-Immune Disorders, digestive issues/IBS. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now! NEW PARTICIPANTS: If […]

Art of Healing: Calming Jars

Learn to create an effective and fun strategy to reduce stress and anxiety, while practicing mindfulness. Join VBSC in creating swirling patterns that will soothe and relax adults and children. *Space for this class is limited. Registration ends Friday, April 16th. *The VBSC will provide art materials onsite for confirmed participants to pick up during office […]

Creative Thinking & Expression for Challenging Times

*Hosted by Jan Weintraub, longtime resident of Virginia Beach with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a school counselor. Appreciating that life is full of challenges, it’s important to have a variety of skills to effectively deal with these expected and unexpected events. Join us as we explore how creative […]

Yoga for Anxiety & Insomnia

*Hosted by yoga instructor Amanda Hamp 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 WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register […]

Coffee & Conversations

Join us this month for Coffee & Conversations where will be discussing the heart of healing with expressive arts. Together we will discuss some of the benefits of expressive arts including a unique and fresh way of stress relieve and self-expression. Talking is just one way to express one’s self after all. April 13th: Participants […]

Yoga for Stress Relief

*Hosted by yoga instructor Amanda Hamp **This class requires the following materials: 2 tennis balls and a tube sock, or a Yoga Tune Up Therapy Ball Pair in Tote (this item can be found online) Explore new ways to relieve tension in parts of the body that are used a lot or in fixed positions […]