EricsHouse

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 (America/Phoenix)
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 Support Group for Mothers Who Lost a Child to Substance Use
2024-07-03 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Charlotte at charlotte@ericshouse.org to set up a phone call.
The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. If you have lost a child to substance use, you may be experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds this loss.
We kindly invite you to join our group. All of the participants are working through unique sets of emotions. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to talk about your feelings and honor your loved one who passed.
We recommend individuals be 5 to 6 months out from their loss before joining this group.
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 other Wednesday at 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM AZ time via Zoom. Sessions begin on July 3rd and end on November 6th. Registration forms are sent via email.
Session Dates:
July 3, 17, 31
August 14, 28
September 11, 25
October 9, 23
November 6
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 the loss into their life

This group is facilitated by Charlotte Schwarz and Joette Fielding.
The 10 sessions are $250 for new members and
$150 for repeat members.

Together We Create Hope EricsHouse Virtual Tours
2024-08-02 11:28 (America/Phoenix)
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Learn more during EricsHouse one-hour virtual information sessions where you can experience our work firsthand. Join Founders Marianne Gouveia and Greg Eckerman for a virtual tour of EricsHouse Programs. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. Along with how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:

Sept. 17 at 11am
Sept. 19 at 5pm
Sept. 21 at 10am
(All sessions are Arizona Time)

If you would like to attend email madison@ericshouse.org

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 (America/Phoenix)
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.

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Suicide Loss Group for Mothers who lost a child
2024-08-14 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Denise at denise@ericshouse.org to set up a call.
The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. When that death is caused by suicide, the pains becomes more complex. If you have lost a child to suicide, you are most likely experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds this loss. We experience feelings of shame, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation that are difficult to understand.
We recommend individuals be 5 to 6 months out from their loss before joining this group.
The group has 8 to 10 members and two facilitators. All of the participants are working through a complicated set of emotions. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to talk about your feelings and honor your loved one who passed.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Suicide Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. This support group meets every Wednesday for 10 weeks. Sessions begin on August 14 and end on October 16. We will meet from 11am to 12:30pm AZ time (11am PDT, 1pm CDT, 2pm EDT)
Session dates:
August 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16
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 the loss into their life

This group is facilitated by Carolyn Van Ness and Denise Campagnolo.
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 (America/Phoenix)
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 (America/Phoenix)
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.

Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents At St. Theresa’s Parish in Tiverton, RI ONE-DAY SPIRITUAL RETREAT
2024-09-14 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 6pm
A Spiritual Retreat for Parents Who Have Experienced the Death of a Child of Any Age, By Any Cause
Losing a child under any circumstances is horrific. Focusing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Just as He comforted His grieving disciples on the road to Emmaus, Jesus comforts us and we comfort each other in this very special ministry.
Join other Emmaus Parent Companions and our St. Theresa Retreat Team in a warm and loving place— to think, to talk, to feel, and to pray. Find compassion, rest, and peace… at least for a time.
Donation: $30 Individuals; $50 Couples Scholarships are available.
For more information, call Barbara, Mother of Melissa, at St. Theresa’s Parish 401-200-1314 Or call Diane, Mother of Paul at (800)919-9332.
Register HERE: https://www.emfgp.org/09-14-24-tiverton-registration-form/

Together We Create Hope EricsHouse Virtual Tours
2024-09-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:

Sept. 17 at 11am
Sept. 19 at 4pm
Sept. 21 at 10am
(All sessions are Arizona Time)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR TIMEZONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67620191
A reminder with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the tour.

If you have any questions, email madison@ericshouse.org

Broken and Blessed In-Person Suicide Loss Retreat
2024-10-04 16:00 - 2024-10-06 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
In-person retreat for those who have lost a loved one to suicide at the CASA FRANCISCAN RENEWAL CENTER in Scottsdale, AZ
Friday, October 4 at 4pm – Sunday, October 6 at 1pm
Led by Marianne Gouveia and Greg Eckerman
Join us for the Broken and Blessed Retreat, a sanctuary for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. Based in Catholic tradition, this retreat will enable you to escape everyday life to find hope and comfort and seek spiritual healing with others who know and understand your pain. The weekend will include a discussion with clergy, group sessions, liturgies, and prayer services. You are invited to share as much or as little as you like. This retreat is open to all adults who have lost a loved one to suicide, and all faiths are welcome.
For more information, please contact Marianne Gouveia at marianne@ericshouse.org
Fee, including meals: $250, single room; $135, commuter. Pre-registration required.
For more information click here: https://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=24AER68548

Together We Create Hope EricsHouse Virtual October Tours
2024-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.
Tour dates:
Wednesday, October 9 at 11am
Tuesday, October 15 at 4pm

(All sessions are Arizona Time)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67945439

Together We Create Hope EricsHouse Virtual October Tours

Hope in the House Annual Virtual Fundraiser
2024-10-12 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us for a transformative afternoon filled with heartfelt connections, wellness insights, powerful testimonials, guest speakers, and uplifting stories of hope.
Agenda for Hope in The House Annual Fundraiser
in honor of World Mental Health Day
Virtual Event from 12-3pm AZ time (3-6pm EDT)
We have several segments planned in our program. Please tune in at one of the links below for all or part of our segments. Thank you for your support! These times are approximate.
Visit https://givebutter.com/EricsHouse2024 to watch LIVE on October 12th!
Youtube Channel EricsHouse88 EricsHouse

Together We Create Hope EricsHouse Virtual October Tours
2024-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.
Tour dates:
Wednesday, October 9 at 11am
Tuesday, October 15 at 4pm

(All sessions are Arizona Time)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67945439

A reminder with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the tour.

If you have any questions, email madison@ericshouse.org

Hope & Healing Open Topic Virtual Support Group for EricsHouse Mothers
2024-10-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Hope & Healing Open Topic Group is for Mothers who have previously participated in an EricsHouse support group and wish to maintain those connections. It is open to suicide or substance use loss of a child. We will engage in open discussions and explore healing topics. Participants are welcome to share topic ideas to incorporate in the group sessions.
Group begins on Wednesday, October 23 and ends on December 4
Sessions are from 4 to 5:30pm AZ time.
Session dates: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 11/13, 11/20 skip the 27th, 12/4
Skip November 28 for Thanksgiving
For more information and to join, email madison@ericshouse.org.
This group is facilitated by Carolyn Van Ness and Jackie Cole. It is $60 for the 6 sessions.

Witness In Grief EricsHouse Virtual November Tours
2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Witness In Grief
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:
Wednesday, November 6th at 11am
Saturday, November 16th at 10am
Tuesday, November 19th at 4pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR TIMEZONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67947067
A reminder with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the tour.

If you have any questions, email madison@ericshouse.org

Grief During The Holidays: Virtual Support Group for Individuals Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide, Alcohol, or Substance Use
2024-11-18 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
The holidays can be a particularly challenging time for those grieving the loss of a loved one, especially due to suicide, alcohol, or substance use. At EricsHouse, we understand the unique heartache that accompanies this season.
Join our Virtual Support Group, running from November 18th to December 23rd, every Monday at 4:30 PM MST (3:30pm PST, 5:30pm CST, 6:30pm EST).
Session Dates: 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23
This safe and compassionate space allows you to connect with others who share similar experiences and find comfort in community. If you’re new to EricsHouse, please note that a pre-registration call is required. For more information, reach out to madison@ericshouse.org.
It is $60 for the 6 sessions. Scholarships are available. This group will have anywhere from 8 to 10 participants maximum.
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—let us support you through the holidays.

Witness To Grief EricsHouse Virtual November Tours
2024-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Witness To Grief
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:
Tuesday, November 19th at 4pm
All sessions are Arizona Time
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR TIMEZONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67947067
A reminder with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the tour.

If you have any questions, email madison@ericshouse.org

Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03
EricsHouse is honored to participate in this day of global generosity.
Together, we can make a lasting impact and show the world the power of generosity. Stay tuned for more details on how you can be part of this global movement!
To show your support on 12/3 visit: www.ericshouse.org/donate-today/
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities email madison@ericshouse.org.

Witness To Grief EricsHouse Virtual December Tours
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Witness To Grief
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:
Saturday, December 7 at 10am
Wednesday, December 11 at 11am
Tuesday, December 17 at 4pm

(All sessions are Arizona Time)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR TIMEZONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67947347
A reminder with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the tour.

If you have any questions, email madison@ericshouse.org

Witness To Grief EricsHouse Virtual December Tours
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:
Saturday, December 7 at 10am
Wednesday, December 11 at 11am
Tuesday, December 17 at 4pm

(All sessions are Arizona Time)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR TIMEZONE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=67947347
A reminder with the Zoom link will be sent 24 hours prior to the tour.

If you have any questions, email madison@ericshouse.org

Witness To Grief EricsHouse Virtual Tours
2025-01-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-09 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Witness To Grief
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of the EricsHouse Mission with our Founders. Together, we can reach people who need support after devastating loss. In our tours we will talk about the epidemics of suicide and substance use loss. We will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need our support.

Tour dates:
Monday, January 6 at 11:00 AM MST
Thursday, January 9 at 4:30 PM MST
Register Here (Be sure to choose your time zone): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=71334941

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Group for Mothers Who Lost a Adult Child to Suicide
2025-01-07 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
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.
Losing a child is an unimaginable trauma, and when that loss results from suicide, the pain can become even more complicated. If you’ve experienced this loss, you may be navigating a complex grief filled with emotions like shame, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation—feelings that can be hard to process. This group is designed to support Mothers who lost their adult child to suicide.
We recommend that individuals are 5 to 6 months from their loss before joining this group. The group consists of 8 to 10 members, along with two facilitators. Everyone is working through their own set of challenging emotions. Our meetings provide a safe, intimate space to share your feelings and honor the memory of your loved one.
Sessions will be held virtually, guided by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt’s book, The Wilderness of Suicide Grief – Finding Your Way. The book can be purchased here: https://a.co/d/goWYtku
This support group meets every Tuesday for 10 weeks via Zoom from 4 to 5:30pm MST (3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST). Sessions begin on January 7 and end on March 11.
Session Dates: January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11
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 the loss into their life

This group is facilitated by Jackie Cole and Mindy Szeto.
For New Members who have not done this group: It is $140 for the 10 sessions.
Fore Repeat Members: It is $70 for the 10 sessions.
Scholarships are available.

Living with Meaning and Purpose: Transforming Your Grief Workshop Group
2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Living with Meaning and Purpose Transforming Your Grief: Virtual Workshop Style Group for Women who lost a loved one to Suicide, Alcohol, or Substance Use
This workshop is recommended for women who are 2+ years out from their loss. If you’re new to EricsHouse, please note that a pre-registration call is required. Email Madi at madison@ericshouse.org to set up a date and time for a phone call.
If you’re a woman ready to rise from the ashes of a traumatic loss with greater wisdom, strength, and resilience, we invite you to join this supportive “workshop-like” group. Designed by accredited life coaches, this program will help you redefine your priorities, write the next chapters of your life, and find meaning in your experience. The cost is $225 for the 8 sessions.
This support group meets every other Wednesday for 8 weeks via Zoom from 4 to 5:30pm MST (3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST). Sessions begin on January 8 and end on April 16.
Session Dates: January 8, 22 February 5, 19 March 5, 19 April 2, 16
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

By attending this eight-week group, you will be able to:

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.

This group will focus on introspective and reflective exercises. We will use tools such as the Enneagram to help discover more about oneself. There will be tasks and a few hours of personal reflection in-between sessions. This group is facilitated by Marianne Gouveia and Jackie Cole.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Men
2025-01-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
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 (America/Phoenix)
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.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Lost a Adult Child to Substance Use
2025-01-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
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.
The death of a child is heartbreaking. If your child died as a adult from substance use, you might be experiencing the complex layers of grief that come with this heartbreaking loss. We invite you to be part of our group, where everyone is dealing with their own set of emotions. Our meetings provide a supportive and intimate atmosphere for discussing your feelings and paying tribute to your loved one.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt. Te book can be purchased here: https://a.co/d/9J0Dq7a
This support group meets via Zoom every other Wednesday for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM MST (4pm PST, 6pm CST, 7pm EST). Sessions begin on January 22 and end on May 28.
Session Dates: January 22, February 5, 19, March 5, 19 April 2, 16, 30 May 14, 28
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 the loss into their life

This group is facilitated by Charlotte Schwarz and Joette Fielding.
New Members: It is $140 for the 10 sessions.
For Repeat Members: It is $70 for the 10 sessions.
Scholarships are available.
