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.

Understanding Self: Building Self-Awareness

Self-awareness can be described as having a conscious understanding of one’s thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Learn what it truly means to be self-aware and the benefits that it holds. Explore the dangers of a lack of self-awareness. While discovering ways to increase your self-awareness and become closer with oneself. Let us work on becoming the […]

Mindful Parenting

*Hosted by Jan Weintraub, longtime resident of Virginia Beach with over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a school counselor. While raising children can be rewarding, it can also be accompanied by challenges for parents every step along the way. This session will consider how taking a mindful approach to parenting […]

Zumba

*Hosted by Tanecia Newman, Virginia Beach Zumba instructor and ZIN™ Member Take the "work" out of workout with a mix of low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. […]

Self-Care: Strengthening Your Relaxation Responses

Practicing self-care helps your body respond less negatively to stressful situations, maintain professionalism at work, and reduces stress at home. Learn activities and practices that support self-care. 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: […]

Yoga for Chronic Pain & Stress

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 you have not already participated in […]

Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace

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 protect your peace of mind. Discussion of skills and techniques necessary when establishing boundaries. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log […]

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 WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to register now! NEW PARTICIPANTS: If you have […]

Effective Communication for Lasting Relationships

Effective communication is an important ingredient in the development of long lasting professional and personal relationships. Misunderstandings are often the result of not what said, but how it is spoken. Gain the understanding of what is communication and the skills that are necessary to achieve effective communication for lasting relationships. All programming will be provided […]

NAMI Family-to-Family Education Class

Transcript: A series of 8 free weekly classes structured to help family members, partners and significant others understand and support individuals living with mental illness while maintaining their own well-being. NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you'll also find out that you're not alone. […]

Recognizing Relationship Red-Flags

This course will provide insight on how to effectively identify unhealthy behaviors in relationships. We will also explore how to make choices to maintain your wellbeing, within your current professional, personal, and romantic relationships. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms.  Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]

Zumba

*Hosted by Tanecia Newman, Virginia Beach Zumba instructor and ZIN™ Member Take the "work" out of workout with a mix of low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. […]

Building a Support System

Healthy and positive connections are an important part of living. When these connections are lost, loneliness is often a result. Learn the importance of a positive support system while creating a plan designed to help you develop positive support systems in all areas of your life. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom […]