EricsHouse

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Support Group for Sudden Loss of a Spouse or Life Partner
2022-08-01 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
This group is facilitated by Kim Hamilton and Charlotte Schwarz. Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact kim@ericshouse.org or charlotte@ericshouse.org.
This group is open to Men or Women who have lost their spouse or partner. Sudden loss of a loved one is shocking and hard to process. If you have suddenly lost your spouse you are most likely experiencing complicated grief. This might cause you to feel extremely alone, disoriented, guilty, and overwhelmed. Sudden loss can mean anything from suicide, substance abuse, accident, homicide or illness. We kindly invite you to join our group. We may work through a complicated set of emotions in a supportive and comfortable environment. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to talk about your feelings of loss and to remember the one who passed.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. This support group meets biweekly on Monday at 5 PM AZ time. Sessions begin on August 1 and end on November 21.
Session Dates:

August 1
August 15
August 29
September 12
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 7
November 21

We welcome new and previous Women’s Group members. If you have suffered these tragic losses and are struggling to figure out how to survive, please email kim@ericshouse.org or charlotte@ericshouse.org Pre-registration is required! Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child to Suicide
2022-07-19 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
The July Group is FULL. This group will run again in the New Year. If you would like more information about the next session, please contact Madison via email at madison@ericshouse.org.
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 kindly invite you to join our group. It is a small group that includes mothers who lost a child to suicide. 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 biweekly on Tuesday at 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM AZ time. Sessions begin on July 19 and end on November 8.
Session Dates:

July 19
August 2
August 16
August 30
September 13
September 27
October 11
October 25
November 8

This group is co-facilitated by Patty and Carolyn. We welcome new and previous Women’s Group members. If you have suffered these tragic losses and are struggling to figure out how to survive, please email madison@ericshouse.org or pattygraham@ericshouse.org. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.
Patty Graham resides in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband Ron. They have three adult children; Mike, Colleen and Kristine. They also have two son-in-laws and five grandchildren. Patty is a certified family nurse practitioner and retired nurse educator. She has been an active member who coordinates an Emmaus retreat for bereaved parents. Patty also works one day a week at a free health clinic caring for underserved patients who suffer from chronic illness. Patty lost her son, Mike, to suicide on September 4, 2017. Since her son’s death Patty has developed a deep interest is in grief support for suicide survivors. She genuinely enjoys working on course work in this area.
Carolyn Van Ness is deeply committed to engaging fully in the wondrous, mysterious unfolding of life and death. As a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner for 30 years, her focus was on helping expand her clients understanding of “health’ by using holistic practices to achieve optimal physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
Because of New York State restrictions at the time, Carolyn was not able to fulfill an early dream of becoming a nurse midwife. However, after retirement she learned about the role of a Death Doula or Death Midwife. She felt she had come full circle. Her early dream had been reshaped to fit who she was in her current stage of life.
After studying at the Zen Center for Contemplative Care and completing the Henry Fersko-Weiss Death Doula training, Carolyn became a Hospice “friendly visitor,” developed a “Widow to Widow” companion program and participates as a Death Café group facilitator for Circle of Friends for the Dying Hudson Valley.
Carolyn is passionate about being a supportive companion to dying people and their loved ones, throughout the end-of-life process. As a parent who has lost a child to suicide she believes being able to be present with someone who shares a similar loss is one of the most important aspects of the healing process. End-of-life is not complete without a path though grief and a way to experience growth.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief: LGBTQ+ Co-ed Virtual Support Group for Individuals Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide, Overdose, or Sudden Loss
2022-07-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
When someone loses a loved one to suicide, overdose, or sudden loss they may feel extreme isolation, guilt, shame, sadness, and trauma. Grief is an experience that is unique to each person. One’s grief is theirs and theirs alone, but they are not alone. Our support group for LGBTQ+ community members provides a safe, intimate space to share one’s feelings in response to a profound loss.
Our virtual support group is open to LGBTQ+ loss survivors who have lost a loved to suicide, overdose, or any sudden loss. This group is Co-ed. We will meet every other Saturday via Zoom from July 16 until November 5 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM AZ time.
We will follow The Wilderness of Suicide Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you contact Kim Hamilton at kim@ericshouse.org or Madison Shirley at madison@ericshouse.org.
Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.
Session Dates:

July 16
July 30
August 13
August 27
September 10
September 24
October 8
October 22
November 5

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child to Substance Abuse
2022-07-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Charlotte via email at charlotte@ericshouse.org.
If you have lost a child to alcohol or drugs, you are most likely experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds losing someone to substance abuse. Feelings of shame, stigma, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation are all common feelings, yet they are so difficult to understand.
We invite you to join our group. You will be part of a small group that includes other Mothers who have lost a child to substance loss. We may work through a complicated set of emotions in a supportive and comfortable environment. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to talk about your feelings of loss and to remember the one who passed.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, PH. D. This support group meets biweekly on Wednesday at 5:00 PM AZ time. Sessions begin on July 13 and end on November 2.
Session Dates:

July 13
July 27
August 10
August 24
September 7
September 21
October 5
October 19
November 2

The Journey Through Grief: Support Group for Newly Bereaved Parents Who Have Lost a Child to Suicide or Substance Abuse
2022-06-09 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
To see if this is the right group for you please contact Marianne via email at marianne@ericshouse.org or by phone 602-549-8932. You can also reach out to Greg via email at greg@ericshouse.org or by phone 480-734-3423.
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 designed for both men and women 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 parents who have lost a child to suicide, substance, or other forms of self-harm where the layers of grief are quite complex.
You will learn what to expect throughout this journey as well as learn some coping skills that will help support you, especially in the early weeks and months of your loss. This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Marianne Gouveia, a married couple who has lost a child to suicide. They will share their experiences and insights and experiences and you will also hear from other parents who are facing the same devastating loss.
This support group meets virtually every week on Thursday at 5:00 PM MST. Please note, depending on the amount of interest we may spilt into two groups (One beginning at 3:00 PM MST for East and Central attendees and the other at 5:00 PM MST for West Coast).
Sessions begin on June 9th and end on September 1st.
We will follow The Journey Through Grief: Reflections on Healing by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D.
Session Dates:

June 9
June 23
July 7
July 21
August 4
August 18
September 1

Pre-registration is required! Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.

EMMAUS In-person Retreat for Grieving Parents
2022-05-27 16:00 - 2022-05-29 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
IN-PERSON Friday, May 27, 2022 at 4:00pm – Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 1:00pm at The CASA Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 • (480) 948-7460
A Spiritual Retreat for Parents Who Have Experienced
the Death of a Child of Any Age,
By Any Cause, No Matter How Long Ago
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 Spiritual Leader 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.
Pre-registration required. Retreat schedule includes prayer services, group presentations, spiritual reflections, breakout sessions, Emmaus Walk, and Mass. All Are Welcome!
$135.00 Commuter
$225.00 Private Room w/Bath
$135.00 Shared Room w/Bath
For more information or to register, call Marianne Gouveia, Eric’s Mother at (602) 549-8932

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2022-05-15 19:15 - 20:15 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
There is no charge for this event but you must register to attend. Click HERE to register, https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/621646
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk. The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen and April Boyden

Worldwide Labyrinth Day at EricHouse
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Click HERE to register: https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/686487

May 7th marks the 14th Annual Worldwide Labyrinth Day. People around the globe participate in moving meditation for world peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next, but there are many alternate ways to participate. EricsHouse will participate again this year by hosting an event in the morning to avoid the hottest temperatures of the day (May is sometimes already more than 100F!).

We’ll gather at 10am indoors to -learn about Labyrinths as a meditative path; -to draw a classic labyrinth; and -to collage a Chartes-style labyrinth. All supplies will be provided. The event is free, but a $10 donation to cover supplies and support EricsHouse would be appreciated. We’ll share in a meditative “walk” with our newly decorated hand-held labyrinths at about 11:30. If you choose to physically walk the labyrinth in the yard, we suggest you walk at 9:30, before the event, or bring a hat or umbrella to walk as One at 1pm.

April Boyden, one of the Spiritual Directors available at EricsHouse, will facilitate this event. She is happy to answer any questions you may have.

Additional note: EricsHouse will host the last Spring Full Moon Labyrinth walk on Sunday, May 15th before pausing for the hot summer months. Please join us at 7:15pm.

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2022-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
There is no charge for this event but you must register to attend. Click HERE to register, https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/621645
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk. The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen and April Boyden

AZ Gives Day-You Could Win!
2022-04-05 - 2022-04-06
*Each donation to EricsHouse through www.azgives.org/ericshouse between 3/15 & 4/6/22 receives one entry into this giveaway. There is one grand prize of either an: One 1-day pontoon boat rental at Bartlett Lake in Phoenix, AZ, OR One-$250 Visa gift card. Bartlett Lake winner must be 21 years of age or over. Full-day rental is included, hours of operation are 9am-5pm. No pets allowed, fuel is NOT included, and prize is a 20ft non-towable pontoon boat that seats up to 8 persons. Driver’s License is not required. Inexperienced boaters must take the 18-minute boat safety class on the website. https://www.bartlettlake.com/boat-rentals

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2022-03-18 18:45 - 19:45 (America/Phoenix)
There is no charge for this event but you must register to attend. Click here to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/621644
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk. The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen and April Boyden

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2022-02-16 18:45 - 19:45 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
There is no charge for this event but you must register to attend. Click here to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/621643
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk. The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen and April Boyden

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Support Group for Men
2022-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if is this is the right group for you please contact Greg via email at greg@ericshouse.org or or call 480-734-3423.
The masculine griever faces tough challenges. A man’s grief defies all the cultural norms we subject ourselves to: don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. We must first acknowledge that, while it’s possible that we could get through great loss on our own, it’s difficult to do it alone. The odds of success go way up with good support.
Whether you’ve lost a child, sibling, parent, or close friend, EricsHouse Men’s Groups create a safe space where you can risk sharing your loss and pain in the presence of other men who have their own deep personal experiences of loss – who will not judge you, presume to ‘fix’ you, invade you, or abandon you.
This Men’s Group focuses on the challenge of integrating your loss to define a new version of yourself, find meaning and purpose, and receive and give support to others. We are forever changed by our losses, but we have choices in how we change and who we will become. We will listen to, learn from, and support one another on our individual journeys of discovery to find hope and healing after our losses.
“Finding Our Way” is a 9 week group limited to 12 members. It is co-facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Ken Slesarik. Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. This support group meets weekly on Tuesday at 6 PM MST (8:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM PST). Sessions begin on February 8th and end on April 5th.
Session Dates:

February 8
February 15
February 22
March 1
March 8 *Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13th.
March 15
March 22
March 29
April 5

We welcome new and previous Men’s Group members. If you have suffered these tragic losses and are struggling to figure out how to survive, please contact Greg via email at greg@ericshouse.org or call 480-734-3423. Pre-registration is required! Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.
Greg lost his stepson, Eric, to suicide in February, 2016. He is a co-founder of EricsHouse, has facilitated or co-facilitated all EricsHouse Men’s Groups, and is an EricsHouse Grief Companion.
Ken lost his son, Kenny, to an accidental fentanyl overdose in December, 2019. He is a Special Needs Teacher, children’s poet and author, and an Associate Grief Specialist at EricsHouse.

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child to Substance Abuse
2022-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Charlotte via email at charlotte@ericshouse.org.
If you have lost a child to alcohol or drugs, you are most likely experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds losing someone to substance abuse. Feelings of shame, stigma, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation are all common feelings, yet they are so difficult to understand.
We invite you to join our group. You will be part of a small group that includes other Mothers who have lost a child to substance loss. We may work through a complicated set of emotions in a supportive and comfortable environment. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to talk about your feelings of loss and to remember the one who passed.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, PH. D. This support group meets biweekly on Wednesday at 6:00 PM MST (8:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM PST). Sessions begin on January 19th and end on May 11th.
Session Dates:

January 19
February 2
February 16
March 2
March 16 *Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13th.
April 13
April 27
May 11

This group is co-facilitated by Charlotte and Diane. We welcome new and previous Women’s Group members. If you have suffered these tragic losses and are struggling to figure out how to survive, please email charlotte@ericshouse.org. Pre-registration is required! Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.
Charlotte has been participating in prior groups organized and facilitated by EricsHouse. Charlotte was born in New Orleans, lived and taught in Alaska for 26 years.She moved to Arizona in 2002. She is married to Jeff. Her family includes two sons, a daughter, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and three grandsons. They have three members with the disease of alcoholism/addiction. Two members are recovering, but they tragically lost their oldest son to complications from his use of heroin in 2016. She will be in Al-Anon for 25 years in April 2021. She is leading a support group as a Grief Companion because she wants to honor Brady and give meaning and a positive outcome to losing him to this disease. She wants to support others on their grief journey and share her experience, strength, and hope with them to help with their healing.
Diane is Charlotte’s co-facilitator.

Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child to Suicide
2022-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Marianne via email at marianne@ericshouse.org or call 602-549-8932.
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 kindly invite you to join our group. It is a small group that includes mothers who lost a child to suicide. 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 Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, PH. D. This support group meets biweekly on Tuesday at 6:00 PM MST(8:00 PM EST – 5:00 PM PST). Sessions begin on January 18th and end on May 10th.
Session Dates:

January 18
February 1
February 15
March 1
March 15 *Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 13th.
March 29
April 12
April 26
May 10

This group is co-facilitated by Marianne and Patty. We welcome new and previous Women’s Group members. If you have suffered these tragic losses and are struggling to figure out how to survive, please email marianne@ericshouse.org.Pre-registration is required! Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $45.00 charge to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.
Marianne left corporate America to pursue a business coaching certification through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Marianne lost her son, Eric, in Febuaury of 2016 to suicide. After the loss of her youngest son, Marianne chose to turn her tragedy into good for others. She founded EricsHouse in 2017 to help those left behind sort through these devastating losses in order to integrate their grief so they may find joy and happiness again. EricsHouse helps people rise, survive, and thrive even in the face of devastation.

Patty Graham resides in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband Ron. They have three adult children; Mike, Colleen and Kristine. They also have two son-in-laws and five grandchildren. Patty is a certified family nurse practitioner and retired nurse educator. She has been an active member who coordinates an Emmaus retreat for bereaved parents. Patty also works one day a week at a free health clinic caring for underserved patients who suffer from chronic illness. Patty lost her son, Mike, to suicide on Septmeber 4, 2017. Since her son’s death Patty has developed a deep interest is in grief support for suicide survivors. She genuinely enjoys working on course work in this area.

Letters From Heaven Journaling Workshop at EricsHouse
2022-01-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
What if you could connect with your loved one in writing…today? This four-session experiential workshop includes strategies and practice for the seasoned as well as first time journaler. Learn how to tap into healing memories and connect with your loved one in simple and unique ways. In addition, you will learn to connect with your wisdom figures for support and insight. The rules are simple – write for your eyes only, tell your truth quickly, date everything and most of all, trust the process.

Objectives

Jump start your journal writing
Identify key steppingstones of your life
Connect with your loved one in written dialogue

When: January 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm MST (Weekly Workshop every Thursday for 4 weeks)
Click here to purchase a ticket: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/602552
The fee for all 4 sessions is $45.
Please register by Monday, December 27th so we can order a custom item you will use in the workshop series! Thank you.
Where: EricsHouse located in Paradise Valley, AZ
Facilitated by Jean Nictakis and Dr. Sandi Howlett

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2021-12-18 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
There is no charge for this event but you must register to attend. Click HERE to register, https://app.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/559060
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk. The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen and April Boyden

EMMAUS Retreat for Grieving Parents
2021-12-10 16:00 - 2021-12-12 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Retreat

Facilitators: Marianne Gouveia and Greg Eckerman
ON CAMPUS at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr. Paradise Valley, AZ
When: Friday, December 10th at 4:00 PM until Sunday December 12th at 1:00 PM
Click HERE to register: https://thecasa.learnitlive.com/Class/Emmaus-Ministry-for-Grieving-Parents-Retreat-%28ON-CAMPUS%2C-Single-Occupancy-Room-and-Meals%29/18516

Of all the pains that life can hand us, arguably the most searing is the loss of a child. During this weekend, just as Jesus joined his distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus, we pray for all of our parents and we ask Jesus to join us as we walk the horrendous journey of grieving our loss every day.

EMMAUS Ministry for Grieving Parents is a unique ministry that serves the spiritual needs of grieving parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. We focus on the promise of eternal life and the rich teachings of our faith to help these terribly broken parents.
We ask questions such as:
Where is God in my pain?
Where is my child right now?
Why do I feel abandoned by God?
How could God let this happen?
The retreat is offered by grieving parents who have lost children of their own. We provide an opportunity for parents to gather in a sacred, warm, and compassionate space with others who know their pain. Many parents find peace and comfort, at least for a time.
All faiths are welcome. For additional information contact Eric’s Mom Marianne Gouveia at
602.549.8932
Your facilitators:
Marianne Gouveia is a Certified Professional Life Coach (CPC) and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist who helps parents heal after the loss of a child. In February of 2016, she lost her son Eric at the young age of 27 and understands how difficult and complicated this loss is. Her is passion is helping grievers find their spiritual footing so that they may experience joy and happiness once again. Marianne is the founder of EricsHouse Inc., a non-profit organization specializing in bereavement support for those who have been impacted by suicide or addiction loss. Her husband, Greg Eckerman, is co-founder and Men’s Group leader of EricsHouse and a trained Grief Companion.
Fee, incl. meals: $250, Single Room
For questions about double occupancy rooms, contact lora@thecasa.org .

Grief During the Holiday Season-Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child
2021-11-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
EricsHouse Support Group for Mothers creates a safe space for you to talk about your loss. This group is open to Mothers who have lost a child to suicide, substance abuse, homicide, illness or any sudden loss. 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 triggering 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 survive. We will discuss your loved one, our emotions, how to handle family and triggering events, and will 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.

This group will run weekly on Mondays at 5:00 PM MST for 6 sessions.There is no charge to join. Marianne Gouveia and Kim Hamilton are going to facilitate this wonderful group. They are both loss survivors who have participated in and facilitated EricsHouse support groups. We ask that you contact your facilitator, marianne@ericshouse.org to determine if this group is right for you. Pre-registration is required!

Session Dates:

11/22
11/29
12/6
12/13
12/27
1/3

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2021-11-20 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
Saturday, November 20th
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Click HERE to register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/559057
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk! The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Rickard and April Boyden

Grief During the Holiday Season-Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child
2021-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
EricsHouse Support Group for Mothers creates a safe space for you to talk about your loss. This group is open to Mothers who have lost a child to suicide, substance abuse, homicide, illness or any sudden loss. 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 triggering 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 survive. We will discuss your loved one, our emotions, how to handle family and triggering events, and will 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.

This group will run weekly on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM MST for 6 sessions (excluding Thanksgiving week). There is no charge to join. Marianne Gouveia and Kim Hamilton are going to facilitate this wonderful group. They are both loss survivors who have participated in and facilitated EricsHouse support groups. We ask that you contact your facilitator, marianne@ericshouse.org to determine if this group is right for you. Pre-registration is required!

Session Dates:

11/17
12/1
12/8
12/15
12/ 22
1/5

Finding Our Way Through the Wilderness of Grief-Virtual Support Group for Men
2021-11-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix)
The “Finding Our Way” Men’s Group focuses on the challenge of integrating your loss to define a new version of yourself, find meaning and purpose, and receive and give support to others. We are forever changed by our losses, but we have choices in how we change and who we will become. We will listen to, learn from, and support one another on our individual journeys of discovery to find hope and healing after our losses.
“Finding Our Way” Structure:

9 week closed group limited to 12 members.
Co-facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Ken Slesarik.
Meetings will be virtual (on-line) to enable us to reach our brothers in loss across North America.
We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way, by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at 6 PM, MST, starting November 16, 2021

Session Dates: 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4, 1/11
We welcome new and previous Men’s Group members. If you have suffered these tragic losses and are struggling to figure out how to survive, please contact Greg (greg@ericshouse.org or 480-734-3423) to learn whether this group might be right for you. Pre-registration is required! If someone you know is struggling with his loss, please gently encourage him to contact Greg.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. Losses to addiction, suicide, or sudden trauma only increase the complexity of our grief – adding layers of guilt, anger, or shame. The holidays can be an especially difficult time.
Whether you’ve lost a child, sibling, parent, or close friend, EricsHouse Men’s Groups create a safe space where you can risk sharing your loss and pain in the presence of other men who have their own deep personal experiences of loss – who will not judge you, presume to ‘fix’ you, invade you, or abandon you.
Greg lost his stepson, Eric, to suicide in February, 2016. He is a co-founder of EricsHouse, has facilitated or co-facilitated all EricsHouse Men’s Groups, and is an EricsHouse Grief Companion.
Ken lost his son, Kenny, to an accidental fentanyl overdose in December, 2019. He is a Special Needs Teacher, children’s poet and author, and an Associate Grief Specialist at EricsHouse.

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2021-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | EricsHouse, 7801 N Invergordon Place, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Wednesday, October 20th
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
There is no charge for this event but you must register to attend. Click Here To Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/505314
Join us for the Full Moon Labyrinth Walk. The moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
Facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Rickard and April Boyden.

Hope & Healing Virtual Fundraiser
2021-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Please join us for our VIRTUAL Hope and Healing Fundraiser on October 10th, World Mental Health Day! We will broadcast live from the EricsHouse facility from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM. Get ready for an afternoon of hope, healing, and celebration as we honor those we’ve lost and bring together our loss survivors who are once again finding joy and happiness in their lives. We have special guests and events slated throughout the afternoon that are both fun but also heart-warming as we hear stories from some of our clients. Our goal is to raise $100K so that we can continue to support people who feel alone in their grief and have nowhere to turn. No father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, friend, or relative should ever have to face devastating loss alone.

Understanding Your Grief: Support Group For Fathers
2021-08-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required! Please email greg@ericshouse.org or call 480-734-3423 to see if this is the right group for you!
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.
Growth means:

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

This new Men’s Group, starts Tuesday, August 17, 2021 specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey over loss of a child at any age.
We will base our conversation on The Six Needs of Mourning as defined by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. We will identify new, individual goals free from the self-imposed limitations of our lives before our losses and support one another in attaining them.
Need 1: Acknowledging the reality of death
Need 2: Embracing the pain of loss
Need 3: Remembering the person who died
Need 4: Developing a new self-identity
Need 5: Searching for meaning
Need 6: Receiving ongoing support from others
This group is open to men who have lost a child or stepchild of any age to substance abuse, suicide, or other sudden trauma.
The group is planned as a Zoom meeting format to accommodate members outside Arizona. We will meet weekly from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Arizona-time (8:30-10:00 PM, EST).
Cost for new members for this Men’s Group will be $45, to cover reading materials and a journal. Please sign up at EricsHouse.org. This group will be facilitated by Greg Eckerman and co-facilitated by Ken Slesarik. If you have any questions, contact Greg at greg@ericshouse.org or 480-734-3423(M). Scholarships are available. If you have participated in previous groups and have the book “Understanding your Grief” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, please use the following code when registering “HEARTFUL”.
Session Dates: 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12
Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, August 24 at 5:30 pm AZ Time ((8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, August 31 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 7 at 5:30 pm AZ TIme (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 21 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Tuesday, September 28 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Tuesday, October 5 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Tuesday, October 12 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Greg is an engineer by training. He spent much of his career working in the aerospace industry and then became a business process improvement (BPI) consultant, working internationally in a wide variety of industries.
After his youngest stepson Eric died by suicide, Greg struggled to express and deal with his grief – as many men do. Long-held priorities seemed less significant and he found the need to explore new values in his search for meaning and purpose.
Greg and Marianne, Eric’s Mom, founded EricsHouse in 2017. Since then, he has become a Grief Specialist, leads EricsHouse Men’s Groups and retreats, and has designed and built a variety of memorial landscaping projects at EricsHouse.
He still works as a BPI consultant when the right projects come along.

Understanding Your Grief: Substance Loss Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child
2021-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required. Please email charlotte@ericshouse.org to see if this is the right group for you!
If you have lost a child to alcohol or drugs, you are most likely struggling with complex grief that surrounds losing someone to substance abuse. You might be feeling shame, guilt and anger. The shock and isolation can be extremely challenging. Learning from others and sharing your story are integral parts of your healing process. EricsHouse support groups are here to enable you to talk about your grief, the stigma surrounding these losses, and to learn from other people who are experiencing the same losses.
We kindly invite you to join our group. It is a small group that includes other substance loss survivors who are working through a complicated set of emotions. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to speak about your feelings and honor your loved one who passed.
This group is facilitated by Charlotte Schwarz.
About Charlotte: Charlotte has participated in and organized several other support groups for EricsHouse. She was born in New Orleans. She moved to Arizona in 2002. Her family includes her husband, Jeff, two sons, a daughter, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and three grandsons. They have three members with the disease of alcoholism and addiction. Two members are recovering. Sadly, her oldest son lost his battle with addiction in 2016. Charlotte is leading the support group as a Grief Companion! She wants to honor Brady by helping others going through the trauma of addiction-related loss. Charlotte is able to share her experiences while providing hope, strength, and compassion to help loss survivors heal.
This group is limited to 12 people. It will run for 9 weeks beginning on Tuesday, August 3rd. Sessions will be held VIRTUALLY on a bi-weekly basis from 5:30 pm MST.
Tuesday, August 3rd- 5:30 pm AZ Time/MST
Daylight Savings Time begins on November 7, 2021. The following sessions will be held at 5:30 pm AZ Time/MST (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Session Dates: 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23
Tuesday, August 3 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 pm AZ TIme (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, August 31 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 pm AZ Time ((8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 28 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, October 12 at 5:30 pm AZ TIme (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST
Tuesday, October 26 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Tuesday, November 23 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Everyone grieves and mourns differently, but there are some steps along the way that we all must encounter. Our group will discuss these needs so that you are able to navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, one day at a time.
Need 1: Acknowledging the reality of death.
Need 2: Embracing the pain of loss.
Need 3: Remembering the person who died.
Need 4: Developing a new self-identity.
Need 5: Searching for meaning.
Need 6: Receiving ongoing support from others.
There is a $45.00 charge for this group. Scholarships are available. If you have participated in previous groups and have the book “Understanding your Grief” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, please use the following code when registering “HEARTFUL”
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email Charlotte at charlotte@ericshouse.org to determine if this is the right group for you. Once you are pre-registered, you will receive a link to complete your registration.

Understanding Your Grief: Suicide Loss Support Group for Mothers Who Have Lost a Child
2021-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required! Please email pattygraham@ericshouse.org to see if this is the right group for you!
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 likley 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 kindly invite you to join our group. It is a small group that includes mothers who lost a child to suicide. 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.
This group is facilitated by Patty Graham.
Message from Patty: On Sept 4, 2017 our lives changed forever with the passing of our son Mike age 41 by suicide. We knew he suffered from depression on and off his adult life. He tried to take medication and therapy but eventually he discontinued getting help. Since his death we have focused on celebrating his life and keeping his memory alive. Mike was my oldest child. I know he would want our family to join as one and take care of each other.
About Patty: Patty Graham resides in Omaha, Nebraska with her husband Ron. They have three adult children; Mike, Colleen and Kristine. They also have two son-in-laws and five grandchildren. Patty is a certified family nurse practitioner and retired nurse educator. She has been an active member who coordinates an Emmaus retreat for bereaved parents. Patty also works one day a week at a free health clinic caring for underserved patients who suffer from chronic illness. Since her son’s death Patty has developed a deep interest is in grief support for suicide survivors. She genuinely enjoys working on course work in this area.
This group is limited to 12 people. It will run for 9 weeks beginning on Tuesday, August 3rd. Sessions will be held VIRTUALLY on a bi-weekly basis from 5:30 pm MST.
*Daylight Savings Time begins on November 7, 2021. The following sessions will be held at 5:30 pm AZ Time/MST (7:30 pm EST, 3:30 pm PST)*
Session Dates: 8/3, 8/17, 8/31, 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/26, 11/9, 11/23
Tuesday, August 3 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, August 17 at 5:30 pm AZ TIme (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, August 31 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 14 at 5:30 pm AZ Time ((8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, September 28 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, October 12 at 5:30 pm AZ TIme (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST
Tuesday, October 26 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, November 9 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Tuesday, November 23 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Everyone grieves and mourns differently, but there are some steps along the way that we all must encounter. Our group will discuss these needs so that you are able to navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, one day at a time.
Need 1: Acknowledging the reality of death.
Need 2: Embracing the pain of loss.
Need 3: Remembering the person who died.
Need 4: Developing a new self-identity.
Need 5: Searching for meaning.
Need 6: Receiving ongoing support from others.
There is a $45.00 charge for this group. Scholarships are available. If you have participated in previous groups and have the book “Understanding your Grief” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, please use the following code when registering “HEARTFUL”
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email Patty at pattygraham@ericshouse.org to determine if this is the right group for you. Once you are pre-registered, you will receive a link to complete your registration.

Understanding Your Grief: Support Group for Women Bereaved by Suicide or Substance Loss
2021-08-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required! Please email april@ericshouse.org to see if this is the right group for you!
If you have lost someone you love to suicide or substance abuse, you are most likley experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds this loss. We experience feelings of shame, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation that are difficult to understand. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe and compassionate space for individuals who have suddenly lost someone they love in a tragic and traumatic way. As a member of this group, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings and struggles about your loved one’s death.
Relationships that we focus on in this group are:
Loss of parent
Loss of a spouse or significant other
Loss of a sibling
Loss of a close friend or family member
We kindly invite you to join our group. 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.
Everyone grieves and mourns differently, but there are some steps along the way that we all must encounter. Our group will discuss these needs so that you are able to navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions, one day at a time.
Need 1: Acknowledging the reality of death.
Need 2: Embracing the pain of loss.
Need 3: Remembering the person who died.
Need 4: Developing a new self-identity.
Need 5: Searching for meaning.
Need 6: Receiving ongoing support from others.
If you have participated in previous groups and have the book “Understanding your Grief” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, please use the following code when registering “HEARTFUL”
This group is facilitated by April Boyden.
About April: April is a Spiritual Companion, Interfaith Chaplain, and an Art as Intuition Facilitator. April has served as a Hospital and Hospice Chaplain for more than 30 years. Certified as a Spiritual Companion in 1999, she has more recently continued her studies at the Chaplaincy Institute in Berkeley, California, where she expanded her love and knowledge of spiritual practices of the world’s many and diverse faith paths. April is also a Grief Companion at EricsHouse and is certified in Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s grief companioning model of grief support. She offers compassionate, loving support to many people who are struggling with their losses.
This group is limited to 12 people and will run for 9 weeks on Monday, August 2nd. Sessions will be held VIRTUALLY on a bi-weekly basis from 5:30 pm MST.
Monday, August 2nd- 5:30 pm AZ Time/MST (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 PST)
*Daylight Savings Time begins on November 7, 2021. The following sessions will be held at 5:30 pm AZ Time/MST (8:30 pm EST, 6:30 pm PST)*
Session Dates: 8/2, 8/16, 8/30, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 11/22
Monday, August 2 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Monday, August 16 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Monday, August 30 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Monday, September 13 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Monday, September 27 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Monday, October 11 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (8:30 pm EST, 5:30 PST)
Tuesday, November 8 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
Tuesday, November 22 at 5:30 pm AZ Time (7:30 pm EST, 4:30 pm PST)
The program will focus on the Six Needs of Mourning developed by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Need 1: Acknowledging the reality of death.
Need 2: Embracing the pain of loss.
Need 3: Remembering the person who died.
Need 4: Developing a new self-identity.
Need 5: Searching for meaning.
Need 6: Receiving ongoing support from others.
There is a $45.00 charge for this group. Scholarships are available.
If you have participated in previous groups and have the book “Understanding your Grief” by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, please use the following code when registering “HEARTFUL”
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please email April at april@ericshouse.org to determine if this is the right group for you. Once you are pre-registered, you will receive a link to complete your registration.

Men Growing Through Our Grief: Men's Support Group
2021-06-01 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
Men Growing Through Our Grief – a new EricsHouse Men’s Group for 2021
STARTING TUESDAY, JUNE 1st 2021
END DATE IS TUESDAY, JULY 27th 2021
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.
Growth means:

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

EricsHouse is offering a new Men’s Group, starting Tuesday, June 1st 2021 specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey. We will base our conversation around the 4th, 5th, & 6th Needs of Mourners as defined by Dr. Alan Wolfelt (Develop a New Self Identity, Search for Meaning, and Receive [and Give] Ongoing Support from Others). We will identify new, individual goals free from the self-imposed limitations of our lives before our losses and support one another in attaining them.
‘Growing Through Our Grief’ Men’s Group structure:

Closed group (membership is fixed at the first meeting, limited duration [8 weeks]) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, no meeting 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, & 7/27.
Lead facilitator – Greg Eckerman; Co-facilitator – Ken Slesarik
12 members, max (including the facilitators)
8 meetings, once per week
Focus on identifying personal growth goals; assessing where we are in our grief journeys and what our most significant individual needs are; and committing to initial steps to get from where we are to where we hope to be

The group is planned as a combined Zoom/Face-to-face meeting format depending on the locales of members. For local members, we will meet at EricsHouse (7801 N Invergordon Pl., Paradise Valley, AZ). Meeting times will be set based on member locale as well – if we have remote members (attending via Zoom) on the East Coast, we will meet weekly on Tuesday’s from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Arizona-time (8-9:30 PM, EST).

There will be concurrent Zoom and face-to-face meetings at EricsHouse– only a single meeting each day that includes both. We’ll have the camera set up to view those of us at EH and everyone who is remote will be viewable on the TV in the room.

The meetings will be from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, AZ-time (8:00 PM-9:30 PM, EDT). The early start is to accommodate any remote attendees who are on the East coast.

Cost for this Men’s Group will be $45, reading materials and a journal. Please contact Greg Eckerman at greg@ericshouse.org to see if this is the right group for you.

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2021-05-26 20:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
The full moon is packed full of energy that is not to be missed. At EricsHouse, we are taking full advantage of this time and invite you to join us in a Labyrinth Walk with Gong. You will be guided to release your burdens and let go of anything that is holding you back as you begin your walk. With the release of burdens, new and precious valuable space is created for you to fill with hope and optimism.
This is an in-person event, details of the location will be provided to you upon registration.
There is no fee for this event; your love donation is appreciated!

REGISTER HERE: https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/505310
