EricsHouse

Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents December 2023
2023-12-08 16:00 - 2023-12-10 10:00 (America/Phoenix) | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
The EMMAUS Ministry for Grieving Parents is a unique ministry that serves the spiritual needs of grieving parents
Register here, https://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=23AER67339

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.
FEE: Single $250, including meals and lodging. Commuter $135 per person.
Please email Lora at lora@thecasa.org for information on double rooms.
Pre-registration required.

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

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

Hope and Healing Annual Virtual Fundraiser
2023-10-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Please join EricsHouse for an afternoon of connection, advocacy, health & wellness, special guest speakers, and stories of hope. 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 $50k 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.

Donate and Watch Live on 10/14 at https://givebutter.com/EricsHouse2023
Also streaming live on our Youtube Channel EricsHouse88
HOPE & HEALING AGENDA:

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

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

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

G.R.I.E.F Virtual Meditation Workshop and a Q&A with Julie Skon
2023-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
A workshop on mindful steps to approaching, processing, and healing grief. Julie will guide participants through relaxing techniques to help calm the mind, body, and soul. She will share exclusive techniques such as the G.R.I.E.F acronym with a Q&A. No experience is necessary. It all happens LIVE on Zoom Friday, September 22 from 4-5pm AZ time.
About Julie: Julie Skon is a multi-modality healing practitioner, life & trauma healing coach, IIN integrative health coach, global meditation teacher, reiki master, and author of RISE: mini mindful morning meditations. Julie offers mentoring, courses, meditations and weekly LIVES on Insight Timer.
It is $30 per person. Participants will receive the Zoom link via email 24 hours prior to the event.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ericshouseinc/954942

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
2023-08-23 00:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk)
FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
Monday April 26th
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Click HERE to register.

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!

Virtual LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Individuals Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide, Overdose, or Alcohol
2023-08-15 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org to set up a phone call.
When someone loses a loved one to suicide, overdose, or alcohol 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 LGBTQIA+ community members provides a safe, intimate space to share one’s feelings in response to a profound loss.
This group allows members to:

Share without judgment
Connect with other loss survivors
Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.
Ideas on how to integrate life into loss and grow through grief
Session Dates: August 15, August 22, August 29, Sept. 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct. 17

Our virtual support group is open to LGBTQIA+ loss survivors who have lost a loved to suicide, overdose, or alcohol. We will meet every Tuesday from August 15 to October 17 at 5pm AZ Time.
Meeting time: 5pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT
We will follow The Wilderness of Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. This group is facilitated by Kim Hamilton and Mike O’Bryan. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a one time $50 fee.

Living with Meaning and Purpose: Transforming Your Grief Workshop Group
2023-08-15 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
Living with Meaning and Purpose: Transforming Your Grief: Virtual Workshop Style Group for Mothers who lost a child to unexpected causes (Suicide, Substance Use, Accident, Homicide, Sudden Illness)
If you are a woman who is ready to rise from the ashes of a traumatic loss wiser, stronger, and more resilient, we invite you to join this “workshop-like” support group. This group is developed by accredited life coaches to help you establish new priorities in life, write the next chapters of your life, and find meaning in your trauma.
This group is recommended for loss survivors who are a year or more out from their loss. It is $240 for all 8 sessions. For more information email, madison@ericshouse.org.
Every other Tuesday for 8 weeks from 11am-12:30pm AZ time.
Session Dates: August 15, August 29, Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 21
This group will focus on:

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

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

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

Virtual Co-ed Group for Individuals Who Lost Their Partner or Spouse to Suicide (GROUP IS FULL)
2023-08-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
THIS GROUP IS FULL. Please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org to inquire about future groups.
If you have suddenly lost your partner or spouse to suicide we invite you to join our grief support group. We come together virtually to help one another through the emotional complexity of losing a partner or spouse. It is our hope that the support group will give members a safe space to share their feelings in response to a profound loss. We also aim to give participants the opportunity to learn some tools to help heal. Every loss and grief journey is unique to the individual. EricsHouse offers different opportunities for loss survivors to explore how they are feeling with no judgement so they may feel supported.
This group allows members to:

Share without judgment
Connect with other loss survivors
Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.
Ideas on how to integrate loss into life
Share ideas about ways to honor loved ones
Session Dates: August 14, August 21, August 28, Sept. 4, Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct.16

We will meet every Monday from August 14 until October 16 at 5pm AZ time via Zoom. This group is open to all genders. We will follow The Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.
This group is facilitated by Kim Hamilton and Carri Raynor.
Our groups are closed format and require pre-registration. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a one-time $50.00 charge.

Transforming Your Grief Retreat in Sedona, AZ -REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
2023-08-10 18:00 - 2023-08-13 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Poco Diablo Resort, 1752 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ, 86336, United States
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Lost A Child to Suicide (July 25 GROUP IS FULL)
2023-07-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
The July 25 group inquires are full. If you would like information about possible openings or future groups please contact Madison 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 recommend survivors be 5 months out from their loss before joining this 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.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Suicide Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. This support group meets every other Tuesday from July 25 until November 28 from 5 to 6:30pm AZ time.
This group is facilitated by Marianne Gouveia and Carolyn Van Ness.
Session dates:
July 25
August 8, 22
September 5, 19
October 3, 17, 31
November 14, 28

There is a one-time $50 fee. Registration links are sent via email. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal.

Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Lost A Child to Suicide (JULY 18 GROUP IS FULL)
2023-07-18 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
This goup is full. Please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org about future groups.
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org to set up a phone call.
The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. When that death is caused by suicide, the pains becomes more complex. If you have lost a child to suicide, you are most likely experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds this loss. We experience feelings of shame, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation that are difficult to understand.
We recommend survivors be 5 months out from their loss before joining this group. This group typically has 8 to 10 members. All of the participants are working through a complicated set of emotions. Our groups provide a safe, intimate place to talk about your feelings and honor your loved one who passed.
Meetings will be virtual. We will follow The Wilderness of Suicide Grief – Finding Your Way by Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph. D. This support group meets every other Tuesday from July 18 until November 21 from 5 to 6:30pm AZ time.
This group is facilitated by Patty Graham and Teri Rose.
Session dates: 7/18, 8/1, 8/15, 8/29, 9/12, 9/26, 10/10, 10/24, 11/7, 11/21
There is a one-time $50 fee. Registration links are sent via email. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal.

Virtual Group for Mothers Who Lost a Child to Substance Use
2023-07-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Madison at madison@erichouse.org to set up a phone call.
The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. If you have lost a child to substance abuse, 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.. 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 every other Wednesday at 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM AZ time/MST. Sessions begin on July 12 and end on November 15.
This group allows members to:

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

Session Dates: 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15
Meeting time: 5pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT
This group is facilitated by Charlotte Schwarz and Joette Fielding.
Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a one time $50 fee.

Virtual Support Group for Men (GROUP IS FULL. CONTACT madison@ericshouse.org about future groups)
2023-07-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
The July 11 Men’s Group is full. To inquire about one-on-one support or future groups please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org.
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
This group is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose).
Growth means:

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

We will meet every Tuesday for 10 weeks from 5 to 6:30pm AZ time. This group begins on July 11 and ends on September 12.
Session dates:
7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 9/5, 9/12

The group is specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey. Registration links are sent via email. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a one time $50 fee. This group is facilitated by Greg Eckerman and Matthew Burg.

Emmaus Retreat for Grieving Parents
2023-05-19 16:00 - 2023-05-21 10:00 (America/Phoenix) | Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253, United States
The EMMAUS Ministry for Grieving Parents is a unique ministry that serves the spiritual needs of grieving parents
Register here, https://frc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=23AER65769

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.
FEE: Single $250, including meals and lodging. Commuter $135 per person.
Please email Lora at lora@thecasa.org for information on double rooms.
Pre-registration required.

Grief Art - Virtual Workshop Series
2023-04-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-04-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-04-07 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Grief art is powerful tool to help with emotional expression and release. This three part workshop series is centered around healing & self-compassion through each individual’s unique grief journey. The arts are a tangible and sensory experience that can encourage connection with yourself and the world around you. Creation might serve as a way to unblock, release, and illuminate emotions that may need more attention.
No experience is required! EricsHouse will mail watercolor materials to participants. Please provide your full mailing address upon registration. There is a $75 for the series.
Click here to register, https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/840877
We will meet via Zoom from 4-5:30pm MST. Each week we will focus on specific themes:

Week 1 April 7: Honoring the Loss
Week 2 April 14: Self Forgiveness
Week 3 April 21: Compassionate Acceptance

Facilitated by Lacey Morris, LMFT. Lacey is a Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Spiritual Life Coach, & Compassion Ambassador through Stanford University. She is passionate about the healing power of art. For more information about Lacey, click here https://www.laceymorris.com/

EricsHouse Summer Smiles Online Auction
2023-04-14 08:00 - 2023-04-28 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Big Savings – Big Selection – Exotic Items!
EricsHouse is launching an online auction to help support our mission that no person who is bereaved by suicide or substance use will suffer these devastating losses alone. Proceeds will go directly to underwrite client services.
Click HERE to BID
www.32auctions.com/ERICSHOUSE
Receive discounts on exotic vacation packages, golf outings, sports memorabilia, experiences and more while also helping support EricsHouse! Check out our list of over 100 items and create an account so you can start bidding today.

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief-Virtual Support Group for Men
2023-04-04 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
THIS GROUP IS FULL. To get on a list about upcoming Men’s support groups or information about one on one support please contact Madison Shirley at madison@ericshouse.org
Loss of a loved one is devastating. It can drive us into isolation. It defies all the cultural norms we (especially men) subject ourselves to – don’t cry, man up, move on . . . but it’s not that easy. While the pain of our losses may never lessen, it is possible for us to find purpose and meaning in a new version of our lives – to grow around and through our grief.
Growth means:

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

This group begins on April 4 and ends on June 6. We will meet weekly for 10 weeks from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AZ time/MST. This group is open to all losses (all relationships) to all self-harm causes (suicide, alcohol, and overdose).
Meeting time: 5pm PDT, 6pm MDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT
Meeting Dates: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6
The group is specifically for Men ready to explore their personal grief journey. Meetings will be virtual! There is a one-time $50 fee.

AZ Gives Day
2023-04-04
AZ Gives Day is a chance to give back to your community and raise awareness. EricsHouse is a proud participant. On April 4th please consider supporting our cause of providing healing resources to those who suddenly lost someone they love. With a specialization in suicide and substance abuse losses, we walk alongside our clients with understanding, compassion, and encouragement so that they may achieve emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Finding Your Way Through the Wilderness of Grief: Suicide Loss Group for Mothers who lost a child
2023-03-30 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
PRE-REGISTRATION is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Madison at madison@ericshouse.org or Marianne at marianne@ericshouse.org to set up a brief phone call.
The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. When that death is caused by suicide, the pains becomes more complex. If you have lost a child to suicide, you are most likely experiencing the complicated grief that surrounds this loss. We experience feelings of shame, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation that are difficult to understand.
We 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 every Thursday for 10 weeks. Sessions begin on March 30 and end on June 1. We will meet from 4-5:30pm MST (4pm PST, 5pm MDT, 6pm CDT, 7pm EDT).
Session dates: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1
Registration links are sent via email. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a one-time $50 fee.

Virtual Group for Mothers Who Lost a Child to Substance Use
2023-02-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
The loss of a child is an unspeakable trauma. If you have lost a child to substance abuse, 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.. 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 every other Wednesday at 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM AZ time. Sessions begin on Feb. 22 and end on June 28
This group allows members to:

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

Session Dates: 2/22, 3/8 , 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17, 5/31, 6/14, 6/28
*Time change is March 13. Meeting times will be 5pm PDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EST.
Pre-registration is required! To see if this is the right group for you please contact Charlotte via email at charlotte@ericshouse.org. Once you have joined the group you will receive a book and journal. There is a $50.00 charge to cover the cost of materials.

Virtual LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Individuals Who Lost a Loved One to Suicide, Overdose, or Alcohol
2023-02-14 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix)
When someone loses a loved one to suicide, overdose, or alcohol 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 LGBTQIA+ community members provides a safe, intimate space to share one’s feelings in response to a profound loss.
This group allows members to:

Share without judgment
Connect with other loss survivors
Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.
Ideas on how to integrate life into loss and grow through grief
Session Dates: 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11,4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20

*Time change is March 13. Meeting times will be 5pm PDT, 7pm CDT, 8pm EDT.
Our virtual support group is open to LGBTQIA+ loss survivors who have lost a loved to suicide, overdose, or alcohol. We will meet every other Tuesday from Feb. 14 to June 20 at 5pm AZ time via Zoom.
We will follow The Wilderness of 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 $50.00 charge to cover the cost of materials.

Guided Breathwork - Virtual Workshop
2023-01-16 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Monday, January 16 4:30-5:30pm MST
Click here to register, https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/824514
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.

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 (America/Phoenix)
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 (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, 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
