To register for any event, please call 757-507-7200 or email vbstrongcenter@sentara.com.
Guided Meditation
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesA guided meditation practice to increase awareness of present moment, improve skills to manage stress, reduce negative emotions, increase creativity and gain a new perspective. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Healthy You Series: Navigating Challenging Emotions
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesStrong emotions can be overwhelming to experience and can result in suppression of feelings. Learn how to sit with challenging emotions while making optimal decisions and strengthening your relationship with yourself and others. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Healthy You Series: Sleep Hygiene
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGood sleep habits improve well-being, promotes mental clarity, and increases productivity. Participants will create an individualized sleep hygiene plan to increase relaxation and optimize restful and restorative sleep.
Mid-Day Yoga
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesDecrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.
Creating Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace After Trauma
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesMost individuals spend the majority of their day at work. Creating boundaries in the workplace is critical for mental health and work productivity, however can be difficult after traumatic events. Learn how to create and implement boundaries in workplace.
Gentle Yoga After Work
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGently 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.
Trauma Informed Yoga
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesThrough 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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Self-Care: Creating a Stress Reduction Plan
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesStressors are a part of life and when managed ineffectively, can have a negative impact on physical and psychological health. Learn effective strategies to manage stress and increase your overall well-being. Participants will identify strategies and practices that support stress reduction and create an individualized stress reduction plan. **This class is for current and retired […]
Understanding Anxiety
Learn how to recognize the behavioral, cognitive, psychological, and physical symptoms of anxiety. Learn coping strategies and explore various treatment modalities. 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!
Destress @ Your Desk
Join us for a mid-day practice. 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, cardiovascular health, and better manage the work-day. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is […]
Understanding Trauma
Increase understanding of trauma while learning effective strategies to cope with emotions and thoughts. Discuss common stress reactions after a traumatic event, learn physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, and discuss effective coping strategies. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click […]
Gentle Yoga After Work
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. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE […]