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
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Guided Journaling
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesJournaling doesn’t have to be boring. Use journaling to improve your mood by becoming more aware of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and create an opportunity for positive self-talk and motivation. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Mid-Day Yoga
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGroup Description TBA.
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: The Creative Planner
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesBring your planners along and learn to create a to-do list, prioritize your day, and organize your year. This creative method of planning promotes self-care and can reduces anxiety.
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
Information Session: Understanding Anxiety and Depression
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGroup Description TBA. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
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.
Coping with Traumatic Grief
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGroup Description TBA.
Self-Care: Creating a Stress Reduction Plan
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesGroup Description TBA.
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
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing
The VB Strong Center 3388 Princess Anne Road, Suite 2000, Virginia Beach, VA, United StatesExplore how to use essential oils to reduce anxiety. Learn how essential oils stimulate olfactory nerve, sends signals to the limbic system and stimulates the release of hormones that induce feelings of relaxation and calm. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only