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Information Session: Building Healthy Connections
Information Session: Building Healthy Connections
Discuss how to foster and strengthen meaningful relationships and build your tribe. Learn strategies to develop positive and healthy relationships that promote well-being.
Gentle Yoga After Work
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.
5 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Information Session: Depression
Information Session: Depression
Learn how to recognize symptoms of depression, the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, learn effective strategies to manage depressive symptomology and discuss evidenced based treatment methods. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Support and Resiliency: Managing Stress Reactions After Trauma
Support and Resiliency: Managing Stress Reactions After Trauma
Discuss common stress reactions after a traumatic event, learn physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms, discuss effective coping strategies, and signs more help may be needed.
3 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: The Creative Planner
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: The Creative Planner
Bring 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. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: The Creative Planner
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: The Creative Planner
Bring 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.
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Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
A 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
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Guided Journaling
Journaling 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
5 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Information Session: Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Information Session: Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Group Description TBA. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health.
6 events,
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
A 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
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing
Explore 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
5 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Creating Life Balance
Creating Life Balance
Finding a work life balance goes beyond scheduling. Learn how mindfulness can help you to achieve balance in all areas of life and increase life satisfaction. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
The Heart of Recovery
The Heart of Recovery
Traumatic events overwhelm and surpass our ability to cope and can shake our fundamental framework. This can result in changes in view of self, others, and the world. This group is led by a chaplain.
4 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Creating Terrariums
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Creating Terrariums
Gardening boost well-being, but you don’t have to have a green thumb and a plot of land to receive the benefits. Terrariums help to reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy levels, improve focus, and lower blood pressure levels. Participants will create a terrarium to improve overall wellness. **This class is for current and retired City […]
Mid-Day Yoga
Mid-Day Yoga
Decrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.
1 event,
Strength in Community Series: Self-Care: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing 101
Strength in Community Series: Self-Care: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing 101
Learn the basics of how essential oils stimulate olfactory nerves and sends signals to regions of the brain that control emotional responses. Let your sense of smell connect you to positive feelings to unwind the mind, body and spirit. We will test many oils during our time together and end with a meditation using your […]
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5 events,
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
A 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: Sand Jars
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Sand Jars
Being at the beach can help to relieve stress immediately. Create a sand jar and take the beach with you wherever you go, while leaving stress behind and practicing mindfulness. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Mid-Day Yoga
Mid-Day Yoga
Decrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.
5 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Information Session: Understanding Trauma
Information Session: Understanding Trauma
Reactions to trauma can be much different than expected. Learn how trauma impacts health, behaviors, relationships, work, and other aspects of life. Learn strategies to promote healing and recovery. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health.
6 events,
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
A 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: Calming Jars
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Calming Jars
Group Description TBA. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Healthy You Series: Reclaiming Inner Sense of Safety
Healthy You Series: Reclaiming Inner Sense of Safety
After a traumatic event, safety is often your main concern and the hardest to establish. Learn strategies to increase feelings of safety within yourself in and your environment.
5 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Creating Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace
Creating Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace
Most individuals spend the majority of their day at work. Creating boundaries in the workplace is critical for mental health and work productivity. Learn how to create and implement boundaries in workplace. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Information Session: Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Information Session: Understanding Anxiety and Depression
Increase understanding of the difference between depression and anxiety symptoms. Learn symptoms, coping strategies, and evidenced based treatment.
4 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Boards of Affirmations
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Boards of Affirmations
Positive statements can help you to overcome negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, help you focus on goals and fuel motivation. Participants will create an Affirmation Board to provide a visual reminder of positivity. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Mid-Day Yoga
Mid-Day Yoga
Decrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.
2 events,
VBPS Family and Student Wellness Expo
VBPS Family and Student Wellness Expo
Come join us with Virginia Beach Public Schools. Click here for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-and-student-wellness-expo-tickets-92789534997?aff=erelexpmlt
Strength in Community Series: Self-Care: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing 102
Strength in Community Series: Self-Care: Essential Oils a Supportive Method of Healing 102
Increase your understanding of the features and benefits of oils. Learn about when, where and why oils are used and what not do with oils. We will end with a meditation using your favorite oils.
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5 events,
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
A 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: Zen Gardens
Art of Healing Expressive Art Series: Zen Gardens
Repetitive movement that support mindfulness support present moment awareness. Raking the sand and arranging stones increase feelings of relaxation and reduce stress. Participants will create a Zen garden. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Mid-Day Yoga
Mid-Day Yoga
Decrease stress levels, improve concentration, increase productivity, reset and refresh your body with mid-day. Join VBSC for midday yoga.
6 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Healthy You Series: Reclaiming Inner Sense of Safety
Healthy You Series: Reclaiming Inner Sense of Safety
After a traumatic event, safety is often your main concern and the hardest to establish. Learn strategies to increase feelings of safety within yourself in and your environment. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health.
6 events,
Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation
A 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
Healthy You Series: Navigating Challenging Emotions
Strong 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
Healthy You Series: Sleep Hygiene
Good 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.
2 events,
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma Informed Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. **This class is for current and retired City Employees and VB Schools Employees Only
Self-Care: Creating a Stress Reduction Plan
Self-Care: Creating a Stress Reduction Plan
Stressors 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 […]
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Understanding Anxiety
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
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
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 […]
2 events,
Navigating Challenging Emotions
Navigating Challenging Emotions
Challenging emotions can seem powerful and make you feel powerless. Learn how to maneuver them while maintaining control of your emotions. Discuss healthy coping strategies you can began to use immediately. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to […]
Coping with Traumatic Grief
Coping with Traumatic Grief
Learn the symptoms of traumatic grief. Discuss strategies to mourn a loss when you are also traumatized by it. 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!
4 events,
Understanding Depression
Understanding Depression
Learn how to recognize symptoms of depression, the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, learn effective strategies to manage depressive symptomology and discuss evidenced based treatment methods. 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!
Destress @ Your Desk
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 […]
Creating Life Balance
Creating Life Balance
The demands placed on your time and life can result in feeling you are pulled in too many directions. Learn helpful tips to create balance in your life. 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!
2 events,
Creating a Stress Reduction Plan
Creating a Stress Reduction Plan
A stress reduction plan helps to increase overall well-being and reduce feelings of anxiety. Participants will identify activities and practices that support stress reduction and create an individualized plan. 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!
Zumba Kids
Zumba Kids
Join VBSC for a fun, interactive way to increase connection with your child, engage in self-expression, reduce feeling of stress, practice mindfulness, and engage in purposeful movement that promotes physical fitness. All programming will be provided via WebEx or Zoom platforms. Registration is required prior to being provided the log in information. Click HERE to […]
3 events,
Stress Management 101
Stress Management 101
This is part 1 of a 3-part series about stress. Stress reactivity, health vs wellness, and the psychophysiology of stress (brain and body systems affected) will be discussed. 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!
Destress @ Your Desk – Midday Yoga
Destress @ Your Desk – Midday Yoga
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, and cardiovascular health. This is a Live Streamed Class and registration is required in order to receive the link. Registration will be closed 15 minutes […]
Improving Sleep Hygiene
Improving Sleep Hygiene
Good 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. 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!