Grief Recovery Conference starts tomorrow at Willowbank
Angria Bassett of Wrap Your Mind is proud to present The Bermuda Grief Recovery Conference, a two-day community-focused event dedicated to understanding grief, supporting individual healing, and strengthening collective resilience across Bermuda.
The conference offers a compassionate space for learning, connection, and hope.
This transformative gathering addresses a universal reality: grief touches every life. The Bermuda Grief Recovery Conference will bring together local counselors, therapists, and keynote speakers with personal and professional expertise in the grief process. The event will honor those we have lost while guiding attendees toward healing as a unified community.
Conference Theme & Purpose
The central theme—grief and recovery from grief—reflects the Conference’s mission to
provide a supportive, evidence-informed forum for understanding the grieving process.
Key goals include:
- Creating an open, safe, community-centered space for dialogue and shared experiences
- Reducing stigma surrounding grief and encouraging honest conversation
- Offering practical tools, insights, and therapeutic approaches for healing
- Connecting participants with local resources and support networks
Who Should Attend
The conference is open to the general public, especially individuals and families who have experienced grief and are seeking tools, community connection, and guidance to help understand and process their unique journey.
Location & Dates
Venue: Willowbank Resort and Conference Center
Dates: Friday, December 12th 4:30-9pm and Saturday, December 13th 2025, 8:30am-5pm
Virtual Option: There is no virtual component for this event.
Agenda Highlights
The two-day program includes:
- Keynote Address: Author & sSpeaker, Angria Bassett
- General Plenary Sessions
- Workshops, Dance, Refreshments, Meals Included
- Panel Discussions led by mental-health professionals, speakers, counselors, and
community leaders - Educational and inspirational topics designed to guide, uplift, and support healing
- Performing arts: Dance/mime, spoken word poetry
- Meals: Meals and refreshments throughout the day
Key Messages
This press release highlights the three core messages most meaningful for community members
experiencing grief:
- Empowering Healing
- The conference provides tools, discussion, and community support to help individuals navigate grief and take meaningful steps toward healing.
- Breaking the Silence Around Grief
- The event encourages open, stigma-free conversations about loss, fostering compassionate and culturally sensitive approaches to grief in Bermuda.
- Building a Supportive Community
- Attendees will connect with others who share similar experiences, creating and strengthening networks of support across the island.
Quote from the Organizer
“Grief is something every one of us faces, yet few of us feel equipped to navigate it. The Bermuda
Grief Recovery Conference was created to bring our community together—to remember, to
learn, and to heal. By opening up conversations about loss, we make room for compassion,
strength, and hope. Healing is not a solitary journey; it is something we can walk through
together.”
— Angria Bassett, Conference Organizer
Registration
Registration is now open.
Tickets are $100 and include meals.
To register, please visit: www.bdatix.com
Tickets are available at the door.
