Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Group for Mothers Who Lost a Child to Suicide (September 2025)
2025-09-24 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
To join, we ask that you first connect with us by phone. Please email Marianne at marianne@ericshouse.org to schedule a time to talk. After our call, we’ll send you the registration forms by email.
This group is lovingly created for mothers who have lost an adult child to suicide—a loss that can carry layers of sorrow, confusion, and isolation. We suggest waiting 5–6 months after your loss before joining, as this gives space for initial shock to soften. Groups are small (8–10 participants) and guided by two compassionate facilitators, offering a safe and supportive space to share, grieve, and honor your child.
The Wilderness of Suicide Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt is the book used to accompany them on this journey. You can order the book here: https://a.co/d/8s4pXSk
This group is facilitated by Jackie Cole and Marianne Gouveia.
This support group meets via Zoom every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30pm AZ time (3pm PT, 4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET). Sessions begin on September 24th and end on November 26th.
Session Dates:

September 24
October 1
October 8
October 15
October 22
October 29
November 5
November 12
November 19
November 26

This group offers a space to:

Share openly and without judgment
Connect with others who understand
Learn about grief through Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s 6 Needs of Mourning and 10 Touchstones
Explore ways to integrate loss into daily life

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

From Grief to Growth October Virtual Tour
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
From Grief to Growth
Promoting Caring, Connection, and Community

Join us for a one-hour virtual tour of EricsHouse with our founders. In our tours, we will discuss how we as a community can help reach the many people who need support after tragic loss.
Monday, October 6 at 11am MST
Register Here (Be sure to choose your time zone): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17339864&appointmentType=82554442

Virtual Grief Support Group for Bereaved Adults of Sibling Suicide or Substance Use Loss (October 2025)
2025-10-09 16:00 - 17:30
For more information, email matthew@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 October 9th to December 11th via Zoom for 90 minute sessions.
The Wilderness of Suicide Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt is the book used to accompany them on this journey. You can order the book here: https://a.co/d/8s4pXSk
This support group meets via Zoom every Thursday Meeting time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM AZ time (4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET). Sessions begin on October 9th and end on December 11th.
This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman, Nicholas Zantal, and Janelle Cole
Session Dates:

October 9
October 16
October 23
October 30
November 6
November 13
November 20
December 4
December 11
December 18

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

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

Hope & Healing Open Topic Virtual Support Group for EricsHouse Mothers (October 2025)
2025-10-09 16:00 - 17:30
Spaces remaining in this group are limited For more information, email matthew@ericshouse.org.
Hope & Healing Open Topic Group is for Mothers who have lost a child 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 Thursday, October 9th and ends on December 18th from 4 to 5:30pm AZ time
(4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET)
Sessions are every other Thursday for 6 weeks.
Session Dates:

October 9
October 23
November 6
November 20
December 4
December 18

This group is facilitated by Carolyn Van Ness and Mindy Szeto.
Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.

Broken and Blessed Suicide Loss In-person Retreat
2025-10-31 16:00 - 2025-11-02 13:00 | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Broken and Blessed Retreat at the Casa Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona
Friday, October 31st 4pm – Sunday, November 2nd at 3pm
This retreat will take place on Saturday, November 1 at 10 am through Sunday, November 2 at 3 pm. You have the option to check in on Friday evening, have dinner and enjoy fellowship with other retreatants.

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; $150, commuter. Pre-registration required.

Grief During The Holidays: Virtual Support Group for Individuals Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide, Alcohol, or Substance Use (November 2025)
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:30
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 5th to December 24th, every Wednesday at 4:00 – 5:30 PM AZ (4:00 PM PST, 5:00 PM CST, 6:00 PM EST).This group will have 2 facilitators and anywhere from 8 to 10 participants maximum.

Session Dates:
November 5
November 12
November 19
November 26
December 3
December 10
December 17

This group is facilitated by Denise Campagnolo & Greg Eckerman

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, email matthew@ericshouse.org.
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—let us support you through the holidays.
Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.

Peer Support Group Scheduling for January 2026
2025-12-06 08:00 - 17:00
EricsHouse is currently in the process of scheduling the first round of virtual support groups of 2026 with an expected start date sometime in mid-January. We are anticipate starting the year off with the following groups.

Mothers Who Lost a Child to Suicide
Mothers Who Lost a Child to Substance Use
Hope & Healing: Mother’s Open Topic Virtual Support Group (Suicide or Substance Use Loss)
Men Who Have Lost a Loved One to Self-Harm (All relationships and losses)
Adults Who Lost a Sibling to Suicide or Substance Use

New Groups will be posted here as registration opens. Check back often.
All EricsHouse Support Groups are now offered to Ericshouse Members free of charge!

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.

Virtual Grief Support Group for Bereaved Adults of Sibling Suicide or Substance Use Loss (March 2026)
2026-03-03 17:00 - 18:30
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.
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 is a closed group made up of 5-10 members with 2 peer-support facilitators
This support group has 5-10 members with 2 peer-support facilitators meets, via Zoom, every Tuesday from March 3rd through May 5th for 90 minutes per session.
Meeting Time 5:00 PM MST (4pm PST, 7pm EST).
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.
EricsHouse support groups 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

Session Dates:

March 3
March 10
March 17
March 24
March 31
April 7
April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5

This group is facilitated by Janelle Cole and Nicholas Zantal
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 Mothers Who Lost a Child to Substance Use (March 2026)
2026-03-04 16:00 - 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.
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.
This group will meet for ten 10 sessions, via Zoom, every other Wednesday from March 4th and end on July 8th for 90 minutes per session.
Meeting Time 4:00 PM MST (3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST).
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.
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

Session Dates:

March 4
March 18
April 1
April 15
April 29
May 13
May 27
June 10
June 24
July 8

This group is facilitated by Charlotte Schwarz and Joette Fielding.
Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Group for Mothers Who Lost a Child to Suicide (March 2026)
2026-03-05 16:00 - 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.
This group is lovingly created for mothers who have lost an adult child to suicide—a loss that can carry layers of sorrow, confusion, and isolation. We suggest waiting 4–5 months after your loss before joining, as this gives space for initial shock to soften. EricsHouse offers small (5–10 participants) closed groups guided by two compassionate peer-facilitators, offering a safe and supportive space to share, grieve, and honor your child.
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.
This support group will meet for ten sessions, via Zoom, every Thursday, from March 5th through May 7th.
Meeting Time 4:00 PM MST (3pm PST, 5pm CST, 6pm EST).
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.
EricsHouse peer-led support groups allow members to:

Share openly and without judgment
Connect with others who understand
Learn about grief through Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s 6 Needs of Mourning and 10 Touchstones
Explore ways to integrate loss into daily life

Session Dates:

March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30
May 7

This group is facilitated by Denise Campagnolo & Sara Graf
Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.

Hope & Healing Open Topic Virtual Support Group for EricsHouse Mothers (March 2026)
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:30
Hope & Healing Open Topic Group is for Mothers who have previously participated in any grief support group and wish to maintain those connections while continuing to give and receive support to and from others. It is open to survivors of 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.
This support group meets virtually, via Zoom, every other Thursday for 9 sessions from March 5th – June 25th for 90 minutes per session.
Meeting Time: 7:00pm EST (5pm MST, 4pm PST).
Session Dates:

March 5
March 19
April 2
April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28
June 11
June 25

This group is facilitated by Jackie Cole and Mindy Szeto
Eric’s House Peer-Led Support Groups are now free to all members.
