Virtual Grief Support Group for Men
2023-10-10 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Madi Shirley madison@ericshouse.org to set up an introduction call.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
This group is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose). It is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.
Growth means:

Encountering pain
Embracing change
Exploring our assumptions about life
Finding a new inner balance with no endpoints

This group begins on October 10th and ends on December 12th. We will meet weekly for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AZ time/MST.
Meeting time until the time change in November: 5pm PST, 6pm MST, 7pm CST, 8pm EST
Time change will move the session times up by 1 hour but not for AZ residents.
Meeting Dates: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12
The group is specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey. Meetings will be virtual. There is a one-time $50 fee. A copy of the Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan Wolfelt and a journal is mailed to participants.

Healing for the Holidays: Virtual Support Group for Parents or Couples Who Lost a Child (GROUP IS FULL)
2023-10-26 16:00 - 17:30
This group is full. Please email Madison at madison@ericshouse.org about future support groups.
EricsHouse Support Group for Parents or Couples creates a safe space for you to talk about your loss. This group is open to parents or couples who lost a child to suicide or substance use. We recommend that individuals be four months out from their loss before joining this group.
Grieving the loss of someone you love is difficult at any time of year. During the holiday season, we often experience intense emotions surrounding our loss. It seems impossible that the world is celebrating, but for those grieving, a sense of loneliness and sadness can overshadow the holiday. Traditional holiday celebrations might feel very upsetting and it might feel like we want to avoid the holiday altogether.
This group will provide you with support and helpful tips on how to navigate the Holidays. We will discuss loved ones, our emotions, honoring our boundaries, and provide options for navigating family and social events. It’s important to know that you aren’t alone, and you can survive the holiday season in a way that allows you to be comfortable and to honor your grief and remember your loved one in ways that are helpful to you.
We will mail a copy of Healing Your Holiday Grief: 100 Practical Ideas for Blending Mourning and Celebration During the Holiday Season by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D. and a journal. There is a one time $50 fee for all sessions. This group is facilitated by Marianne Gouveia and Madison Shirley.
Meeting every other Thursday for 7 weeks via Zoom from 4 to 5:30pm AZ time (Skip November 23).
Meeting Dates:
October 26
November 9, 30 (Skip November 23)
December 7, 21
January 4, 18 2024

Healing for the Holidays: Partner/Spouse Suicide & Substance Use Loss Virtual Support Group
2023-11-14 16:30 - 18:00
Pre-registration is required. Please email Madi at madison@ericshouse.org for more information.
EricsHouse Healing for the Holidays support group creates a safe space for you to talk about your loss. This group is open to individuals who lost their partner or spouse to suicide or substance use.
Grieving the loss of someone you love is difficult at any time of year. During the holiday season, we often experience intense emotions surrounding our loss. It seems impossible that the world is celebrating, but for those grieving, a sense of loneliness and sadness can overshadow the holiday. Traditional holiday celebrations might feel very upsetting and it might feel like we want to avoid the holiday altogether.
This group will provide you with support and helpful tips on how to navigate the Holidays. We will discuss loved ones, our emotions, honoring our boundaries, and provide options for navigating family and social events. It’s important to know that you aren’t alone, and you can survive the holiday season in a way that allows you to be comfortable and to honor your grief and remember your loved one in ways that are helpful to you.
We will mail a copy of Healing Your Holiday Grief: 100 Practical Ideas for Blending Mourning and Celebration During the Holiday Season by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D. and a journal. There is a one time $50 fee for all sessions.
Meeting every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6pm AZ time via Zoom.
Meeting Dates (Weekly for 7 weeks but not on December 26):
November 14, 21, 28
December 5, 12, 19
SKIP DEC. 26
January 2, 2024

Virtual Grief Support Group for Men (January 2024)
2024-01-09 17:00 - 18:30
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Madi Shirley at madison@ericshouse.org to set up a call. Following that is an introduction call with Greg Eckerman, the facilitator. Registration forms are sent via email.
Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Group
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
This group is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose). It is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.
Growth means:

Encountering pain
Embracing change
Exploring our assumptions about life
Finding a new inner balance with no endpoints

This group begins on January 9th and ends on March 12th. We will meet weekly for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AZ time/MST.
Session Dates: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 5, 12
The group is specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey. Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. Participants receive a copy of the book and a journal in the mail.
Pricing
New EricsHouse Members: $150 fee for the 10 sessions
EricsHouse Members who have done this group previously: $75 fee for the 10 sessions

The Journey Onward Virtual Support Group for Men (January 2024)
2024-01-11 17:00 - 18:30
Pre-registration is required. Please email Madi at madison@ericshouse.org to set up a call. This “workshop” style group is open Men who have participated in EricsHouse support groups previously and new members who are a year or more out from their loss. It is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose). The Journey Onwards invites participants to look inwards and explore questions like what’s next?
Sessions are designed to help you establish new priorities in life, write the next chapters of your life, and develop different perspectives on growth alongside grief. We will use various tools like the Enneagram to learn more about ourselves.
This group begins on January 11th and ends on March 14th. We will meet weekly via Zoom for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AZ time/MST. There is a $150 fee for the ten sessions.
Sessions Dates: Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March 7, 14
This group will focus on:

Exploring you core values
Unpacking your bags – exploring your strengths, talents, and gifts
Discovering what makes your heart sing
Understanding your passion and calling
Understanding your capacity for self care
Exploring you lifestyle
Writing your new life story

Objectives:

Be positive about where you are in a new stage in life.
Learn how to engage others and express gratitude for those things in life that you value.
Free yourself to talk honestly about your feelings and emotions.
Reflect on your loss and explore how it can transform your world.
Explore your work life either as a career or support to achieve and/or maintain balance.
Open to exploring new ideas and opportunities.
Develop long-term relationships with others in the group who have experienced post-traumatic growth.

Virtual Grief Support Group for Bereaved Adults of Sibling Suicide or Substance Use Loss (THIS GROUP IS FULL)
2024-01-22 17:00 - 18:30
This group is full. Please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org to inquire about future groups.
Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Group
Losing a sibling to suicide or substance use is heartbreaking. Siblings share unique bonds that begin early on in life. This group is designed to support siblings grieving the loss of a sibling. It it recommended members be 4 to 5 months out from their loss before joining this group. Adults who lost a sibling are often called “the Forgotten Mourners.” Emotional complexities along with the relationships and grief of other family members can sometimes overshadow the grief of siblings. This group provides support so siblings have a safe space to share their feelings in response to loss.
Sessions will allow members to:

Share without judgment

Connect with other loss survivors

Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.

Ideas on how to integrate the loss into their life

Session Dates: Jan 22, Feb 5, 19, March 4, 18, April 1, 15, 29, May 13, 27
Meeting time: 4pm PST, 5pm MST/AZ time, 6pm CST, 7pm EST
This group is facilitated by Madison Shirley and Greg Eckerman.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. Participants receive a copy of the book and a journal in the mail. This support group meets every other Monday from 5 to 6:30pm AZ time via Zoom. Sessions begin on January 22 and end on May 27.
Pricing
New EricsHouse Finding Your Way Group Members: $150 fee for the 10 sessions
EricsHouse Members who have done a Finding Your Way Group previously: $75 fee for the 10 sessions

Virtual Co-ed Group for Individuals Who Lost Their Partner or Spouse to Suicide (Few spots left)
2024-02-13 17:00 - 18:30
This group has a few spots left. Pre-registration is required. Please email Madison at madison@ericshouse.org to set-up a call.
Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Group
If you have suddenly lost your partner or spouse to suicide we invite you to join our grief support group. We come together virtually to help one another through the emotional complexity of losing a partner or spouse. It is our hope that the support group will give members a safe space to share their feelings in response to a profound loss. We also aim to give participants the opportunity to learn some tools to help heal. Every loss and grief journey is unique to the individual. EricsHouse offers different opportunities for loss survivors to explore how they are feeling with no judgement so they may feel supported.
This group allows members to:

Share without judgment
Connect with other loss survivors
Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.
Ideas on how to integrate loss into life
Share ideas about ways to honor loved ones
Session Dates: Feb 13, 20, 27 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16

We will meet every Tuesday via Zoom from February 13th until April 16th at 5pm AZ time via Zoom. This group is open to all genders. We will follow The Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Meeting time: 4pm PST, 5pm MST, 6pm CST, 7pm EST
Pricing
New EricsHouse Finding Your Way Group Members: $150 for the 10 sessions
EricsHouse Members who have done this group previously: $75 fee for the 10 sessions

The Journey Through Grief Virtual Support Group for Newly Bereaved Parents Who Lost a Child to Suicide, Alcohol, or Substance Use
2024-06-18 11:00 - 12:30
We would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your loved ones after the loss of your child. When you’re newly bereaved, suddenly you find yourself on an emotional roller-coaster where you have no idea what to expect next. This group focuses on the Six Needs of Mourning developed by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder of the Center for Loss in Ft. Collins, CO. It is also focused on supporting Mothers and Fathers who lost a child to suicide, substance use, or alcohol where the layers of grief are quite complex. We will mail a copy of The Journey Through Grief: Reflections on Healing by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. to participants. It is $250 for the 7 sessions. Sessions are weekly from 11am to 12:30pm AZ time. A pre-registration call is required. For more information, email marianne@ericshouse.org.
Session Dates:
June 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Co-ed Group for Individuals Who Lost Their Partner or Spouse to Suicide
2024-08-13 17:00 - 18:30
A pre-registration call is required please email
kim@ericshouse.org for more information.
If you have suddenly lost your partner or spouse to suicide we invite you to join our grief support group. We come together virtually to help one another through the emotional complexity of losing a partner or spouse. It is our hope that the support group will give members a safe space to share their feelings in response to a profound loss. We also aim to give participants the opportunity to learn some tools to help heal. Every loss and grief journey is unique to the individual. EricsHouse offers different opportunities for loss survivors to explore how they are feeling with no judgement so they may feel supported.
We recommend individuals be 5 to 6 months out from their loss before joining this group.
We will meet every Tuesday via Zoom from 5 to 6:30pm AZ time via Zoom. This group is open to all genders. Participants receive a copy Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. Registration forms are sent via email.
Session Dates:
August 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15
This group allows members to:

Share without judgment
Connect with other loss survivors
Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.
Ideas on how to integrate loss into life
Share ideas about ways to honor loved ones

This group is facilitated by Kim Hamilton and Carri Raynor.
The 10 sessions are $250 for new members and
$150 for repeat members.
Scholarships are available.

Virtual Grief Support Group for Bereaved Adults of Sibling Suicide or Substance Use Loss
2024-09-09 16:00 - 17:30
Spots remaining are limited. Pre-registration is required! Registration will close on Wednesday, September 4th. For more information, email madison@ericshouse.org to set up a phone call. Registration forms are sent via email after an introduction phone call with the facilitator.
Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Group
Losing a sibling to suicide or substance use is heartbreaking. Siblings share unique bonds that begin early on in life. This group is designed to support adults grieving the loss of a sibling. It is recommended members be 4 to 5 months out from their loss before joining this group. Adults who lost a sibling are often called “the Forgotten Mourners.” Emotional complexities along with the relationships and grief of other family members can sometimes overshadow the grief of siblings. This group provides support so siblings have a safe space to share their feelings in response to loss. This group has 6-10 members with 2 facilitators.
Sessions will allow members to:

Share without judgment

Connect with other loss survivors

Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.

Ideas on how to integrate the loss into their life

Session Dates: September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11
Meeting time: 4pm AZ time, 4pm PDT, 5pm, MDT, 6pm CDT, 7pm EDT
This group is facilitated by Madison Shirley and Greg Eckerman.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. Participants receive a copy of the book in the mail. This support group meets every Monday for 10 weeks.
The 10 sessions are $250 for new members and
$150 for repeat members.
Scholarships are available.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Men
2024-09-10 16:00 - 17:30
A pre-registration call is required please email
greg@ericshouse.org for more information.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
We will meet every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30pm AZ time. Sessions begin on September 10th and end on November 12th. This group is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose). Participants receive a copy of The Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. and a journal. Registration forms are sent via email.
Growth means:

Encountering pain
Embracing change
Exploring our assumptions about life
Finding a new inner balance with no endpoints

Session Dates:
September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12
This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.

The 10 sessions are $250 for new members and
$150 for repeat members.
Scholarships are available.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Men
2025-01-14 17:00 - 18:30
A pre-registration call is required please email
greg@ericshouse.org to set up a time and date.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
This support group meets via Zoom every Tuesday for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM MST (4pm PST, 6pm CST, 7pm EST). Sessions begin on January 14 and end on March 18. This group is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose).
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. The book can be purchased here:https://a.co/d/9J0Dq7a
Session Dates: January 14, 21, 28 February 4,11,18, 25 March 4, 11, 18
Growth means:

Encountering pain
Embracing change
Exploring our assumptions about life
Finding a new inner balance with no endpoints

This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.
New Members: It is $140 for the 10 sessions.
For Repeat Members: It is $70 for the 10 sessions.
Scholarships are available.

The Journey Through Grief Virtual Support Group for Newly Bereaved Parents Who Lost a Child to Suicide, Alcohol, or Substance Use
2025-01-15 11:00 - 12:30
A pre-registration phone call is required. Please email Madi at madison@ericshouse.org to set up a date and time to connect over the phone.
We want to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time following the loss of your child. Grieving can feel like an emotional roller coaster, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed by unexpected emotions. Our group is centered around the Six Needs of Mourning, as outlined by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Founder of the Center for Loss in Fort Collins, CO. We specifically aim to support parents who have lost a child to suicide, substance use, or alcohol, recognizing the unique and complex layers of grief involved.
This support group meets every Wednesday for 8 weeks via Zoom from 11am to
12:30pm MST (10am PST, Noon CST, 1pm EST).
Sessions begin on January 15 and end on March 5
Session Dates: Jan 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5
It is $110 for the 8 sessions. Scholarships are available.
This group is facilitated by Denise Campagnolo and Sara Graf.

Virtual Grief Support Group for Bereaved Adults of Sibling Suicide or Substance Use Loss
2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:30
For more information, email madison@ericshouse.org to set up a phone call. Registration forms are sent via email after an introduction phone call with the facilitator.
Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Group
Losing a sibling to suicide or substance use is heartbreaking. Siblings share unique bonds that begin early on in life. This group is designed to support adults grieving the loss of a sibling. It is recommended members be 4 to 5 months out from their loss before joining this group. Adults who lost a sibling are often called “the Forgotten Mourners.” Emotional complexities along with the relationships and grief of other family members can sometimes overshadow the grief of siblings. This group provides support so siblings have a safe space to share their feelings in response to loss. This group has 6-10 members with 2 facilitators. We will meet weekly for 10 weeks from March 11th to May 13th via Zoom for 90 minute sessions.
Sessions will allow members to:

Share without judgment

Connect with other loss survivors

Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.

Ideas on how to integrate the loss into their life

Session Dates:

March 11
March 18
March 25
April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22
April 29
May 6
May 13

Meeting time: 3pm AZ time (3pm PT, 4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET)
This group is facilitated by Madison Shirley and Mike O’Bryan
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. Participants receive a copy of the book in the mail.
The 10 sessions are $150 for new members and
$70 for repeat members.
Discounts are available.

Finding Our Way Mens Support Group for Loss of a Loved One to Suicide, Alcohol, or Substance Use
2025-05-08 17:00 - 18:30
This virtual support group is designed for men who have previously participated in EricsHouse Touchstones groups. Together, we’ll explore the deeper meanings of the latter touchstones—especially Reconciliation and Transformation—as we continue to navigate life after loss.
Over 10 sessions, we’ll reflect on how to make sense of grief in ways that feel authentic and personal. We’ll incorporate outside resources—books, articles, podcasts, and more—and invite group members to share what has inspired their healing journey. While rooted in the foundation of Dr. Wolfelt’s model, this group also encourages new ideas and meaningful discussion beyond the traditional curriculum.
Session Dates (all Thursdays at 5:00 PM AZ Time / 8 PM EDT):

May 8

May 22

June 5

June 19

July 3

July 17

July 31

August 14

August 28

September 11

Open to alumni of EricsHouse Touchstone groups. Registration is required. It is $70 for the 10 sessions.
Questions? Contact us at madison@ericshouse.org
This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Men (September 2025)
2025-09-23 16:00 - 17:30
A pre-registration call is required please email greg@ericshouse.org or matthew@ericshouse.org to set up a time and date. Registration forms are then sent via email.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
This group is designed for men who lost a loved one to suicide or substance use, offering understanding, support, and tools to navigate the wilderness of grief.
This support group meets via Zoom every Tuesday for 10 weeks from September 23 – November 25 from 4 to 5:30pm AZ time (4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET).
The Wilderness of Grief: Finding Your Way – by Dr. Alan Wolfelt is the book used to accompany group members on their journey. This book can be ordered here: https://a.co/d/bs5vI14
Session Dates:

September 23
September 30
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18
November 25

This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.
Growth means:

Encountering pain
Embracing change
Exploring our assumptions about life
Finding a new inner balance with no endpoints

Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Men (January 2026)
2026-01-20 17:00 - 17:30
New clients require a brief, no obligation, consultation via Zoom prior to joining the group. Click here to Register for your 30-minute consultation call today
For more information, email matthew@ericshouse.org or greg@ericshouse.org.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
This group is designed for men who lost a loved one to suicide or substance use, offering understanding, support, and tools to navigate the wilderness of grief.
Growth means:

Encountering pain
Embracing change
Exploring our assumptions about life
Finding a new inner balance with no endpoints

This support group meets, via Zoom, every other Tuesday for 10 sessions from January 20th – May 26th for 90 minutes per session.
Meeting Time 7:00 PM EST time (4pm PST)
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. Participants can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon or directly through the Center for Loss bookstore.
Session Dates:

January 20
February 3
February 17
March 3
March 17
March 31
April 14
April 28
May 12
May 26

This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.
Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.
