Solstice, Bermuda’s premier mental health and wellness center, is excited to announce its 10th Anniversary Open House on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. This milestone event celebrates a decade of supporting the island’s mental health and well-being and community collaborations with partner organisations. In addition, they will be offering the community a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and engage through a series of free workshops led by Solstice’s clinical experts.

Community Open House: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Explore our new space, meet our team, and learn about the programs and services that have made Solstice a cornerstone of mental health care in Bermuda.

Free Community Workshops: Dive into thought-provoking, practical sessions on topics that matter.

• Let’s Talk About Sex: Sexuality and its impact on Healthy Relationships

  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Presenters: Zul Lee, Dr Jessica Gordon and Miriam Shaya King
  

  An engaging conversation about the importance of open discussions around sexuality and its impact on health and relationships. Attendees will explore common challenges faced by individuals and couples, while learning integrative strategies to foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.

  With insights from Dr Jessica Gordon on the “Effects of Fertility and Postpartum Challenges on Intimacy,” and Miriam Shaya-King on “How Relationship Dynamics Impact Intimacy.”
  

• Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Addressing Developmental Trauma in Children

  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  Presenters: Dr. Elizabeth McManus, supported by the Growing Minds Team Members Jordan Loving and Azaria Smith

  Gain insights into the effects of early adverse experiences on a child’s development. This session emphasizes the importance of creating supportive environments to help Bermuda’s children heal and thrive.
  

• Fake It Till You Make It: Understanding and Managing Distress Intolerance

  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Presenters: Dr. Shawnee Basden and Topaz Webson
  Learn about distress intolerance—what it is, how it affects everyday life, and practical tools to manage negative emotions. This session offers valuable strategies for navigating life’s challenges in healthier, more constructive ways.

• Adolescent Mental Health in Bermuda: Key Findings and Next Steps for 2025

  3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

  Presenter: Dr Dan Cavanagh

  Learn about the Youth Mental Health Project, an initiative focused on supporting the mental well-being of Bermuda’s youth. Gain insights about the challenges faced by young people today, the goals of the project, and how Solstice is supporting resilience, healing, and growth in the next generation. 

• The Longevity Centre

  3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

  More details to come.

10th Anniversary Workshop Registration