EricsHouse

Virtual Support Group for Men
2023-01-10 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Greg at greg@ericshouse.org or 480-734-3423.
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 end points

This group begins on January 10 and ends on March 14. We will meet weekly for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AZ time. This group is be open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose).
Meeting Dates: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14
*Time change is March 13. Meeting times will be 5pm PDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EST.
The group is specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey. Meetings will be virtual! There is a one-time $50 fee. If you have any questions, contact Greg at greg@ericshouse.or or madison@ericshouse.org.

Breathwork to Help with Grief During the Holidays - Virtual Workshop
2022-12-19 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-12-03 09:00 - 10:00
Saturday, December 3 9-10am AZ time
Monday, December 19 4:30-5:30pm AZ time
Click here to purchase tickets: https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/797577
Grief is hard to navigate no matter what time of the year it is. The Holidays can be even more difficult. After suddenly losing a loved one the vision and ideas one has for the future completely change. Often times loss survivors experience intense emotions. Grief can affect the mind, body and soul.

Join us via zoom for healing breathwork to connect with others and breathe through any feelings you may experiencing. Breathwork can help alleviate the physical, psychological, and physiological manifestations of grief. Simple and slow repetition of purposeful breathing by expanding the diaphragm has been well studied, with significant improvement in many health outcomes including blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, emotional calm, sleep, memory, well being.
During this virtual workshop, you will learn how to tap into intentional and calming breath techniques. It is led by Dr. Kathleen Rickard. She is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner working in private practice since 1997 and specializes in energy medicine. Her 12 years of emergency nursing experience grounds her present work. She maintains a strong practice integrating numerous holistic modalities including energetic healing, reiki, functional nutritional medicine, yoga, visceral manipulation, neuro-muscular manipulation, and life coaching. Dr. Kathleen has been invited to speak across the country on numerous holistic health topics.
Try one session and we’re sure you’ll come back for more! You will receive a Zoom link after in a confirmation email after purchasing tickets.

Emmaus In-Person Retreat for Grieving Parents
2022-12-09 16:00 - 2022-12-11 10:00 | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
Serving the Spiritual Needs of Grieving Parents
IN-PERSON Friday, December 9, 2022 at 4:00pm – Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 10:00am at The CASA Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 • (480) 948-7460
Register Here, https://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=22AER62793
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

Tempe Lantern Festival with EricsHouse
2022-11-12 14:30 - 19:00 | Kiwanis Lake, 5203 South Ash Avenue, Tempe, Arizona, 85283, United States
This event is SOLD OUT!
Join EricsHouse as we participate in the Water Lantern Festival on Saturday, November 12 from 2:30 – 7p.m. at Kiwanis Lake in Tempe. Gates open at 2:30p.m. You’ll want to arrive at least by 5p.m. to decorate your lantern in anticipation of release at sunset.
Kiwanis Lake is located at 5203 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85283.

April Boyden is a Spiritual Companion, Interfaith Chaplain, and Art as Intuition Facilitator. It is a public event, but April Boyden and Rosie McSweeney will help shepherd EricsHouse members to share the experience together as a group within the larger event.

There will be food trucks and other vendors. Picnics are welcome.
Lanterns are decorated by us, the participants, to remember loved ones. Lanterns are made of rice paper and wood and the event commits to cleaning up the park. Funds support clean water access around the world.
“For me, the journey of grief has involved release and acknowledgement. I have wanted and needed to release emotions like anger and resentment, while acknowledging love and hope. The Tempe Lantern Festival offers a personal experience by way of decorating a lantern. I wrote messages to my loved ones who have passed. At the same time, it allowed a shared understanding that grief and loss touches every life. Through EricsHouse, we are shown that we are not alone. The Tempe Lantern Festival is another opportunity to experience that. To launch (release) my own lantern and then step back and see so many others helped in my healing. It reminded me to breathe. It allowed me to grieve. It let me honor those who have passed before me.” -Beloved EricsHouse Client, Rosie McSweeney

Breathwork to Help with Grief During the Holidays - Virtual Workshop
2022-11-05 09:00 - 10:00
Saturday, November 5 9-10 a.m. AZ time
Click here to purchase tickets: https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/771590
Grief is hard to navigate no matter what time of the year it is. The Holidays can be even more difficult. After suddenly losing a loved one the vision and ideas one has for the future completely change. Often times loss survivors experience intense emotions. Grief can affect the mind, body and soul.

Join us via zoom for healing breathwork to connect with others and breathe through any feelings you may experiencing. Breathwork can help alleviate the physical, psychological, and physiological manifestations of grief. Simple and slow repetition of purposeful breathing by expanding the diaphragm has been well studied, with significant improvement in many health outcomes including blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, emotional calm, sleep, memory, well being.
During this virtual workshop, you will learn how to tap into intentional and calming breath techniques. It is led by Dr. Kathleen Rickard. She is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner working in private practice since 1997 and specializes in energy medicine. Her 12 years of emergency nursing experience grounds her present work. She maintains a strong practice integrating numerous holistic modalities including energetic healing, reiki, functional nutritional medicine, yoga, visceral manipulation, neuro-muscular manipulation, and life coaching. Dr. Kathleen has been invited to speak across the country on numerous holistic health topics.
Try one session and we’re sure you’ll come back for more! You will receive a Zoom link after in a confirmation email after purchasing tickets.

Grief During The Holidays: Virtual Support Group for Parents or Couples Who Have Lost a Child
2022-11-03 16:00 - 17:30
This group is for those who live in East and Central Time Zones.
Pre-registration is required! Contact marianne@ericshouse.org or madison@ericshouse.org to see if this is the right group for you.
EricsHouse Support Group for Parents or Couples creates a safe space for you to talk about your loss. This group is open to parents or couples who 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.
We will follow Healing Your Holiday Grief: 100 Practical Ideas for Blending Mourning and Celebration During the Holiday Season by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D. We will mail you a book and journal. There is a $45 fee to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.
Group begins on November 3 and ends on January 12. It will meet every other Thursday at 4 PM AZ time (6 PM CST, 7 PM EST for first session.)
The second session and all others will be 5 PM CST, 6 PM EST.
East and Central session Dates:

November 3 *Daylight Savings in effect 11/6.
November 17 (Meeting time will move up by an hour)
December 1
December 15
December 29
January 12

Marianne Gouveia and Madison Shirley are the facilitators of this group. We ask that you contact your facilitators, marianne@ericshouse.org or madison@ericshouse.org to determine if this group is right for you.

Grief During The Holidays: Virtual Support Group for Parents or Couples Who Have Lost a Child
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:30
This group is for those who live in Moutain and Pacific time zones.
Pre-registration is required! Contact marianne@ericshouse.org or kim@ericshouse.org to see if this is the right group for you.

EricsHouse Support Group for Parents or Couples creates a safe space for you to talk about your loss. This group is open to parents or couples who 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.
We will follow Healing Your Holiday Grief: 100 Practical Ideas for Blending Mourning and Celebration During the Holiday Season by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D. We will mail you a book and journal. There is a $45 fee to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available.

It begins on October 27 and ends on January 5. Group meets every other Thursday at 5 PM AZ time/PDT, 6 PM MDT.
*Daylight Savings in effect for second and all remaining sessions. Meeting times will move up by an hour​ 4 PM PST, 5 PM MST.
West Coast Session Dates:

October 27 *Daylight Savings in effect 11/6
November 10
November 24
December 8
December 22
January 5

Marianne Gouveia and Kim Hamilton are the facilitators of this group. We ask that you contact your facilitators, marianne@ericshouse.org or kim@ericshouse.org to determine if this group is right for you.

SAVE THE DATE: 10/8/22 Hope and Healing Virtual Fundraiser
2022-10-08 12:00 - 16:00
Virtual Fundraiser 10/8 Noon-4pm AZ time (3-7pm EDT)

Please join EricsHouse for an afternoon of health & wellness, special guest speakers, and stories of hope and healing. Our online program is designed to support anyone impacted by a suicide, alcohol, or drug overdose loss. We have guests and events slated throughout the afternoon that are both fun and heart-warming. Our goal is to raise $100k to continue supporting people who feel alone in their grief and have nowhere to turn. There is a suicide every 11 minutes in our country and everyone is impacted. We need your help so that we can be sure no one grieves these losses alone. Please share this date and time with anyone you know who’s lost a loved one so they can join us. Your support of EricsHouse by spreading the word and making a donation makes a huge difference. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

New event details coming soon.

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Virtual Men's Support Group
2022-08-16 17:00 - 18:30
Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Greg at greg@ericshouse.org or 480-734-3423.
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 end points

EricsHouse is offering a new Men’s Group, starting Tuesday, August 16 – October 11. We will meet weekly from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AZ time. This group is be open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose).
The group is 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.
Men’s Group structure:

Closed group (membership is fixed at the first meeting, limited duration [9 weeks])
Lead facilitator – Greg Eckerman; Co-facilitator – Ken Slesarik
12 members, max (including the facilitators)

9 meetings, once per week: 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11

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

Meetings will be virtual! There is a $45 fee to cover the cost of materials. Scholarships are available. If you have any questions, contact Greg at greg@ericshouse.or or madison@ericshouse.org.
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.

Virtual Breath Work Seminar
2022-08-15 16:30 - 17:30, 2022-08-06 09:00 - 10:00
Saturday, August 6 9-10 a.m. AZ time

Monday, August 15 4:30- 5:30 p.m. AZ time
Try one session and we’re sure you’ll come back for more!

You will receive a Zoom link after in a confirmation email after purchasing tickets.
To purchase tickets click here, https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/720500
Breath is essential for life. It is regulated by the autonomic nervous system and also by thought. Breathing so that the shoulders rise always contributes to anxiety because the nerves in the brain, traveling through the neck, as well as in the body, are being activated during this tense activity. Shallow and rapid breathing, due to internal and external stress, contributes to numerous symptoms such as anxiety, tachycardia (fast heart rate), insomnia, body tension, poor memory, nausea, fatigue and more. Over time, these responses can lead to chronic physical conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, chronic fatigue, increased pain, changes in hormones, and increased inflammation markers, as well as memory and emotional concerns. Simple and slow repetition of purposeful breathing by expanding the diaphragm has been well studied, with significant improvement in many health outcomes including blood pressure, heart rate, immune system, emotional calm, sleep, memory, well being.

During this virtual workshop, you will learn how to tap into intentional and calming breath techniques. It is led by Dr. Kathleen Rickard. She is a nationally certified Family Nurse Practitioner working in private practice since 1997 and specializes in energy medicine. Her 12 years of emergency nursing experience grounds her present work. She maintains a strong practice integrating numerous holistic modalities including energetic healing, reiki, functional nutritional medicine, yoga, visceral manipulation, neuro-muscular manipulation, and life coaching. Dr. Kathleen has been invited to speak across the country on numerous holistic health topics.
A variety of breathing techniques can be easily taught and repeated over time to help the body, mind and emotions for better health. A very effective yet simple method is to learn diaphragmatic breathing techniques. When we can pause long enough to be aware and control our breath, then we can have much better control of our health and life. To read Dr. Kathleen’s published paper on this topic click on the links: https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/handle/10755/558648
www.healgracefully.com

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
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
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
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
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
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
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 | 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
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
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
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
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 | 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 | 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 .
