EricsHouse

Grief Support Groups
2020-12-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Have you lost a loved one by suicide, substance, or a sudden loss?
Then join us for one of EricsHouse Grief Support Groups. We have groups for women and men. Both groups meet separately and virtually every other Thursday from 7:00pm-8:30pm Arizona Time.
These two groups are closed groups, so if you are interested in attending, please contact the following:

Men’s Group: Greg Eckerman: greg@ericshouse.org

Women’s Group: Mari Marquez: marisela@ericshouse.org
Pre-screening is required. You will receive a zoom meeting link after you have spoken to Greg or Mari.

Greg Eckerman is a co-founder of EricsHouse, which is named after his stepson Eric. He is an Aerospace Engineer by training and a practicing Lean Six Sigma Master Blackbelt, consulting companies in a wide variety of industries, world-wide. Greg facilitates the EricsHouse Men’s Group and is in training as a Grief Companion.

Marianne has spent most of her adult life working as an executive in the aerospace industry. Marianne experienced the unthinkable and most horrific death of her youngest son Eric James. As she struggled to find peace and acceptance, she redirected her coaching practice to Grief Coaching, receiving certification in the Grief Recovery Method. She is the Founder and Executive Director of EricsHouse, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emotional, spiritual, and physical support to families living in the aftermath of alcohol, drugs, or suicide losses. She also leads retreats for a Catholic Ministry, Emmaus for Grieving Parents, welcoming grieving parents from all faiths on their spiritual journeys after the loss of their precious children of any age by any cause, no matter how long ago. You can visit their website at (www.emfpg.org). She is the President and Founder of Insightful-Living, a coaching practice devoted to helping others work through loss and complicated life transition so that they may once again experience joy and happiness in their lives. Outside of her professional life, Marianne has personally experienced a number of life transitions encompassing career, business, loss of a sibling, loss of a child, loss of parents, a divorce, a Downs Syndrome child, a Downs Syndrome sister, and is a cancer survivor as well.

ASK THE NP: A Discussion About Your Whole Health
2020-12-05 10:00 - 11:00
ASK THE NP: A Discussion About Your Whole Health
Welcome to a roundtable event (online for now), every FIRST Saturday of the month
DECEMBER 5
10:00 am – 11:00 am AZ Time
We will have a round table discussion about any topic you would like to address physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Please bring your questions, we may not get to all of them, but usually, a theme presents and everyone will benefit. We may have a short meditation within these events. Kathleen Rickard is a nationally certified nurse practitioner with an emergency nursing background and actively working with patients one on one and in groups regarding their common health questions and concerns. She has advanced training as a practitioner, and she continues ongoing research on topics that help understand the human as a whole system. As within so without. As above so below. These conversations are voluntary and with deep respect to maintaining HIPPA compliance and confidentiality within the group discussion.

Date: December 5
Time: 10:00am-11:00am (AZ)

Fee: No fee for this session, a LOVE donation is appreciated.
Location: Once you register, you will receive a zoom link invitation for the session.
REGISTER HERE

Dr. Kathy Rickard, FNP
Dr. Kathy Rickard is an expert on accessing energy from your body through Reiki, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Healing Hands, Nutrition and /or Health Coaching while incorporating the balance of Nursing Practice. She performs Reiki, Life Coaching, and Guided Meditation. Her doctoral work centered on breathing techniques with different forms of conscious breath to modulate and enhance the autonomic nervous system.
To learn more about Dr. Rickard visit: https://www.healgracefully.com/

Sound Healing Panel-12/1
2020-12-01 17:30 - 18:45
Have you ever wondered how sound can affect the body and help it heal?
If so, please join us virtually on Tuesday, December 01, 2020, from
5:30 pm-6:45 pm, to hear from a panel of experts about how sound can help and impact the body. Part of the forum will be Dr. Kathleen Rickard, as she will explain how an instrument like the gong resonates with all cells of the body, and these vibrations act as nutrients for the nervous system.
Our Sound Healing Panel will include:
April Boyden – Chanting and Singing Meditations
Dr. Kathleen Benjamin Rickard – Gong Vibration and Breath-based Healing
Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton – Drumming Sounds HealthRHYTHMS

Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Time: 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm AZ time
Cost: Free Event!
Location: ZOOM
REGISTER HERE

FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
2020-11-29 19:00 - 20:00
FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
NOVEMBER 29
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

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.
REGISTER HERE
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!
Facilitators – Karen Janusz and Dr. Kathleen Rickard

Sound Healing with Kim Balzan
2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:15
Kim Balzan is bringing her beautiful Alchemy Crystal bowls to EricsHouse!
We will gather outside under the moon on the beautiful EricsHouse property. Last month, everyone agreed that it was a profoundly mesmerizing experience!
All you need to do is sit or lay down and relax and let the Sound guide you into a beautiful peaceful relaxation. We will begin doing some gentle breathwork and enjoy a guided meditation.
Benefits of Sound may include* lower stress/bringing balance *improve sleep/relaxation *decrease mood swings *Improve focus/attention span *more energy/state of wellness *rejuvenating /energizing feelings.
Fee $30.00
REGISTER HERE
Kim is a Holistic Practitioner certified in many different modalities, with the most passion going into Vibrational Sound, A Master of Sound with her Alchemy Crystal Bowls and gongs. She is a Certified Advanced Amrit Method Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Reiki Master Teacher, 200-hour ERYT, and a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, currently working on finishing Level 2 and a Breath work Facilitator.
EricsHouse follows CDC guidelines for sanitation and social distancing. Your confirmation will include specific information on our location.

Drum Circle
2020-11-12 17:00 - 18:30
DRUMMING SOUNDS AT ERICSHOUSE!
In-Person Event!
EricsHouse is Hosting a Drum Circle, November 12th from 5:00pm-6:30pm

Join us, bring your friends and family, and join the EricsHouse Community in celebration of Love and Gratitude. Our Men’s- and Women’s-Groups will be meeting later that same evening at 7:00 PM.
There is no charge for this event. We will practice social distancing (6 feet apart and still connected, don’t forget your mask!)
A drum circle is about more than just drumming – it is about the collective experience, building community, enhancing the quality of life through experience, and holding space for the individual to explore self through the whole, the community. A study by the Royal College of Music in London has demonstrated that group drumming can significantly reduce depression and anxiety and improve social resilience!

Drumming Sounds is a community focused, highly active drum circle facilitation company; owned, operated and devoted to by loving partners Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton.
Andrew Ecker and Monica Patton will lead our community and guests through a highly interactive and collective experience in a Drum Circle.
Drumming has been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times synchronizing the left and right hemispheres of the brain leading to feelings of insight and certainty and creating calmness and relaxation.
This event will take place outside following CDC guidelines for safety.

FREE IN-PERSON EVENT
REGISTER HERE

Location information will be given after registration. EricsHouse follows all CDC guidelines for safety.

Your Chance to Ask the Nurse Practitioner- Hosted by Dr. Kathleen Rickard, DNP
2020-11-07 10:00 - 11:00
Your Chance to Ask the Nurse Practitioner!
November 7TH 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM AZ TIME
Do you ever feel that your body is out to get you?
Not sleeping?
Pain?
Gut issues?
Headaches?
Chronic health conditions?
Join us for a group conversation in understanding what your body wants and needs for your health! You’ll be able to get answers to all your questions. Hosted by Dr. Kathleen Rickard, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Date: Saturday, November 07, 2020- And every FIRST Saturday of the month.
Time: 10:00am-11:00am (AZ)

Fee: No fee for this session, a LOVE donation is appreciated.
Location: Once you register, you will receive a zoom link invitation for the session.
REGISTER HERE

Dr. Kathy Rickard, FNP
Dr. Kathy Rickard is an expert on accessing energy from your body through Reiki, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Healing Hands, Nutrition and /or Health Coaching while incorporating the balance of Nursing Practice. She performs Reiki, Life Coaching, and Guided Meditation. Her doctoral work centered on breathing techniques with different forms of conscious breath to modulate and enhance the autonomic nervous system.
To learn more about Dr. Rickard visit: https://www.healgracefully.com/

Women's Support Group for Suicide Loss Survivors
2020-11-04 16:30 - 18:00
NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR SUICIDE LOSS!
MEETS WEEKLY FOR 12 WEEKS.
NOVEMBER 4TH-JANUARY 20TH (Holiday weeks will be rescheduled at the group’s convenience).
WEDNESDAYS 4:30PM-6:00PM AZ TIME; 7:30PM-9:00 PM EST
PRE-SCREENING TO ENSURE THIS GROUP IS A GOOD FIT FOR YOU: LAURIE@ERICSHOUSE.ORG
REGISTER HERE
Each group member will receive Understanding Your Suicide Grief book and Understanding Your Suicide Grief Journal, by Dr. Alan Wolfelt. The facilitator for this group is Laurie Savoie, a suicide survivor. A fee of $50 will be charged to cover the cost of your materials.
You will receive a zoom link meeting after you register.

REGISTER HERE.

About the Facilitator:

Laurie Savoie, mother of three, turned her grief and sadness into a life-changing passion to help others and is involved in Helping Parents Heal as the secretary and active participant. Laurie joined HPH when it was in its’ infancy, in 2011. In addition, Laurie is involved in HOPE ASAP (an online Facebook group started by Jennifer Dulski for people who have lost loved ones to addiction), Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary, a Senior Dog rescue saving so many four legged souls, and providing a healing service, Reiki with Messages at Eric’s House in Paradise Valley, AZ, all to make people and the World feel better. Laurie is also a Grief Companion for Eric’s House. Her family has also created a book called The Ripple Effect: Invisible Impact of Suicide. Every penny made from book sales goes toward buying more books which are donated to suicide prevention groups, schools, therapists, doctors, libraries, and families who have lost loved ones to suicide – in essence, anyone who has the desire to lift up someone’s life. To know you are not alone and you are loved. Laurie is also featured in two documentaries: Life to Afterlife: Mom, can you hear me? and Life to Afterlife: I Want to Talk to The Dead.

FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
2020-11-01 19:00 - 20:00
FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
NOVEMBER 1
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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.
REGISTER HERE
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!
Facilitators – Karen Janusz and Dr. Kathleen Rickard

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF ADDICTION
2020-10-27 17:30 - 18:30
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF ADDICTION
OCTOBER 27, 2020, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm AZ Time
Join Dr. Michel Sucher and Stephanie Siete from Community Bridges as they inform us of the signs of addiction and substance abuse.
THIS IS A FREE ONLINE EVENT; YOUR LOVE DONATION IS APPRECIATED!
YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO JOIN THE DISCUSSION UPON REGISTRATION
REGISTER HERE

MICHEL A. SUCHER, MD DFASAM
Dr. Sucher was educated at Wayne State University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1968 and a Medical Degree in 1972. Dr. Sucher’s internship was at Sinai Hospital of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan and he underwent residency training at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. From 1974 through 1994 Dr. Sucher practiced emergency medicine and served as emergency department director at two Honor Health facilities in Scottsdale (Osborn and Shea). He served as President of the Medical Staff of Scottsdale Healthcare (now Honor Health) Osborn during 1994.
He practices addiction medicine and served as the medical director of the physician health program/professional health programs for the Arizona Medical Board and the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners from 1992 until November, 2019 when he transferred those programs to Community Bridges, Inc. He was also President of the California Physicians Health Program from its founding in 2008 until May 2020. He has served as the President of the Nevada Professional Assistance Program since August 2017. Additionally, he serves a consultant in addiction medicine to most other healthcare regulatory agencies and boards in Arizona.
He has served as the Acting Medical Director of the Division of Behavioral Health at the Department of Health Services, State of Arizona (2005-2006). Additionally, he served as the Acting Medical Director of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services at the Department of Health Services, State of Arizona (2002-2004). He served as the Chief Medical Officer for Community Bridges Inc. which is a community substance abuse and mental health treatment program in the greater Phoenix area and throughout the state of Arizona from 2002 until April, 2020. He was appointed to the CBI Board of Directors in April, 2020 upon his retirement as CMO.
He also served as the medical director for Community Medical Services from 2011-2016, which is the largest opioid treatment program in Arizona and also has programs in Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Alaska.
Presently, as a consultant to Community Bridges, Inc. he serves as senior medical director of the CBI Professional Medical Monitoring Program and as Program Director of the CBI/Honor Health Addiction Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Sucher directed the formation of the first Addiction Medicine Fellowship program in Arizona in 2018 as a collaboration between CBI and Honor Health.
As of June, 2019, he became the Executive Medical Director of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare which is a nationally known treatment facility for substance use disorders, sexual compulsivity and trauma. In that role he also is the medical director of Broad Beach Recovery Center, a wholly owned Meadows Behavioral Healthcare facility in Malibu, California. He also currently serves as an attending addiction medicine physician with Community Medical Services. In 2019 he was appointed to the Advisory Board of True Mobile Health, Inc. headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Sucher is a member of the medical staffs of Honor Health Osborn, Shea and Thompson Peak as well as Banner Behavior Health Hospital all in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is the medical director of physician health for Honor Health and the consultant for physician health for the Banner Health system. He holds teaching positions throughout the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.
Dr. Sucher is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He was granted Diplomate Status by the American Board of Addiction Medicine in 2009. He is also certified as a Medical Review Officer by ASAM. Additionally, he is a Past President of the Arizona Society of Addiction Medicine. He is a nationally known speaker on addiction medicine and professional health issues.
From January, 1995 through July, 2001 Dr. Sucher served as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Rural/Metro Corporation. His responsibilities included oversight and management of all medical issues of the corporation including education and training, quality improvement, corporate compliance, government relations and business development. From early 2000 until July, 2001 he served as CEO of Rural/Metro Latin America which provided services in Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Rural/Metro Latin America was a $ 55MM annual revenue business unit of Rural/Metro Corporation. Rural/Metro Corporation was, at that time, the 2nd largest ambulance company in the United States.

Stephanie Siete | Public Information Officer
Stephanie is a passionate speaker about the impact of drug abuse on American culture today.
As an educator and motivator, she prides herself on having the most up-to-date data and trend information so people can recognize why they need to “be in the know” about these pertinent life issues. She works tirelessly so attendees understand the effect of drugs on communities and then challenges them to take action to assist in prevention and save lives.
Over her 20-year career, she has conducted trainings for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), International Narcotics Interdiction Association (INIA), Arizona Chief of Police (ACOP) Association, Arizona School Resource Officer Association (ASROA), various High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) teams, as well as local law enforcement and fire departments, school districts, community coalitions, parent groups, churches, universities and more.
Stephanie graduated from Illinois State University with degrees in Health Education and Mass Communication. She is the co-author or WTF: Why Teens Fail and the recipient of the 2017 Sierra Tucson Hope Recognition Award and the 2016 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award.

A COURSE IN MIRACLES STUDY GROUP
2020-10-22 11:00 - 23:00, 2020-10-08 11:00 - 23:00, 2020-10-01 11:00 - 23:00
MEETING IN PERSON AND ZOOM
THURSDAYS 11:00AM – 12:00PM AZ TIME
A Course in Miracles is a 1976 book by Helen Schucman. It is a curriculum for those seeking to achieve spiritual transformation. The underlying premise is that the greatest “miracle” is the act of simply gaining a full “awareness of love’s presence” in one’s own life.
A Course in Miracles defines “miracle” as the conscious choice to make that mind shift, including its non-observable effects on the minds of others. The workbook lessons attempt to train the reader to see oneness in all living things for a steadily increasing time of the day.
REGISTER HERE
THIS IS A FREE STUDY GROUP; A LOVE DONATION TO ERICSHOUSE IS APPRECIATED ALTHOUGH NOT NECESSARY
AFTER REGISTRATION YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION WITH THE ADDRESS AND ZOOM LINK
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: LISA LISS
Lisa has been a Student/Teacher of A Course in Miracles for over 20 years. Although raised in a traditional Irish Catholic family on the East Coast, Lisa started exploring different religions while in college at UCLA. She was first introduced to the teachings of A Course in Miracles at The Wainwright House for Spiritual Studies in New York in the 1980’s. As the renowned teacher Marianne Williamson proclaims, “You will know it at once if it speaks to you”. While believing that there are many paths, The Course, as it is affectionately called, spoke to her in a profound way. She participated in weekly study groups and facilitated home study discussions for the next 10 years before moving West. In AZ she continued study at the New Vision Center for Spiritual Living. An early follower of Marianne Williamson, she has attended workshops with prominent teachers Robert Perry and Jon Mundy, and is a member of the Teachers of God Foundation. Lisa is also a Martha Beck trained Life Coach helping women heal their relationships since 2009.

T'ai Chi
2020-10-20 19:00 - 20:00
Chrissy Dart is excited to offer a six-week T’ai Chi/Qigong practice to Eric’s House.
T’ai Chi and Qigong are time-tested, gentle moving systems stemming from China. Some benefits of this practice may include stress reduction, increased clarity of mind, better sleep, improved balance, and a blessed hour to relax into gentle movement. This class is appropriate for all ages and body types.
REGISTER
https://buytickets.at/ericshouseinc/434156 HERE
Upon registration, you will receive a Zoom link. Your Registration is for 6 sessions: October 20 and 27, November 3, 10, 17, and 24
Chrissy Dart is an educator, storyteller and T’ai Chi instructor. Since 2000, she has been practicing the Asian martial and healing arts, focusing on proper body alignment and breath for optimal movement, balance and stress reduction. She continues to be amazed by the highly adaptable nature, health and healing benefits, and depth offered by the Asian arts. Chrissy currently teaches movement and T’ai Chi for the Muhammed Ali Parkinson Center in Phoenix, AZ and is an adjunct professor for Storytelling at South Mountain Community College. The more she teaches, tells and practices, the more she realizes that T’ai Chi movements intertwine with story and the story that they tell is one of beauty, reconciliation, and connection.

LABYRINTH AND GONG
2020-10-17 09:30 - 11:00
OCTOBER 17
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
AT ERICSHOUSE
Join EricsHouse for a peaceful walk through our labyrinth with the sound of the Gong.
The labyrinth offers a focused walking meditation and an opportunity to take time for self-awareness, connection to the earth and each other. It provides a source of inner guidance, improved memory, improved concentration, improved creativity, and stress reduction. Research has shown that the labyrinth offers long term health benefits like decreasing anxiety, improving blood pressure, decreasing chronic pain, decreasing insomnia, and more.
The gong is an instrument with numerous symphonic vibrations and has the ability to improve the immune system through stimulation of the glandular and meridian systems of the body. It improves the flow of the energy centers of the body, improves circulation on a cellular level, aligns the nervous system, decreases tension, and fatigue. The gong ultimately releases stuck energy to help provide deep relaxation for the body, mind, and spirit.
We will maintain distancing and be guided through this peaceful experience to help release and repair your whole self.
REGISTER HERE
THIS IS A FREE EVENT; YOUR LOVE DONATION IS APPRECIATED!
LOCATION DETAILS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION
Facilitator:

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Dr. Kathleen integrates her foundation as a Nurse Practitioner with numerous methods of healing such as Reiki, Meditation, Gong, Breathing Techniques training, Functional Nutrition, Visceral-neuro manipulation, Sat Nam Rasayan, Kundalini Yoga, Some of these modalities are discussed in group workshops and some are individual treatments. Kathy has a special interest in developing and supporting programs that help people heal from trauma and grief.

Sound Healing with Kim Balzan
2020-10-14 19:00 - 20:15
Kim Balzan is bringing her beautiful Alchemy Crystal bowls to EricsHouse!
Come and try this profoundly mesmerizing experience that changed my life. All you need to do is sit or lay down and relax and let the Sound guide you into a beautiful peaceful relaxation. We will begin doing some gentle breathwork and enjoy a guided meditation.
Benefits of Sound may include* lower stress/bringing balance *improve sleep/relaxation *decrease mood swings *Improve focus/attention span *more energy/state of wellness *rejuvenating /energizing feelings.
REGISTER HERE

Kim is a Holistic Practitioner certified in many different modalities, with the most passion going into Vibrational Sound, A Master of Sound with her Alchemy Crystal Bowls and gongs. She is a Certified Advanced Amrit Method Yoga Nidra Facilitator, Reiki Master Teacher, 200-hour ERYT, and a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, currently working on finishing Level 2 and a Breath work Facilitator.
EricsHouse follows CDC guidelines for sanitation and social distancing. Your confirmation will include specific information on our location.

JOURNALING WITH SANDI
2020-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM AZ TIME
FREE IN-PERSON GATHERING
YOU WILL RECEIVE THE ADDRESS LOCATION AFTER YOU REGISTER
THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS EVENT, BUT A LOVE DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
OCTOBER 14 REGISTER HERE
Give yourself the gift of time-out to examine and express your thoughts and feelings in writing. Join us for a journaling experience, guided by Sandi Howlett, featuring tips, prompts, and exercises to grow or revitalize your ‘writing for yourself’ experience. Open to beginners as well as life-long journalers interested in deepening their work.

Dr. Sandi Howlett is a Grief Specialist and has worked with Hansen Mortuaries in Arizona for 13 years. She has both extensive experience and expertise in loss, grief, and healing work. She has been the featured speaker at hospice retreats and celebrations conducted grief workshops for hospice staff and volunteers, schools, corporations, and private groups as well as extensive 1:1 work. Throughout the year, she facilitates Six Simple Weeks, a grief support group, available to anyone in the community at no charge. She also sees some clients individually and leads the Remembrance Ceremonies. She believes that grief is both natural and intentional….that grief is hard work and that healing is possible. Dr. Sandi holds a Doctorate of Education and Master of Science degree from Virginia Tech University

2020 EricsHouse Virtual Fundraiser
2020-10-10 13:00 - 17:00
EricsHouse will hold it’s first fundraiser to raise money to support those living in the aftermath of a traumatic loss. It will be a virtual event with lots of fun and interesting mini-events throughout the day.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!

ASK THE NP: A Discussion About Your Whole Health
2020-10-03 10:00 - 11:00
ASK THE NP: A Discussion About Your Whole Health
Welcome to a roundtable event (online for now), every FIRST Saturday of the month
OCTOBER 3RD
10:00 AM AZ time and 1:00 PM Eastern.
We will have a round table discussion about any topic you would like to address physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Please bring your questions, we may not get to all of them, but usually, a theme presents and everyone will benefit. We may have a short meditation within these events. Kathleen Rickard is a nationally certified nurse practitioner with an emergency nursing background and actively working with patients one on one and in groups regarding their common health questions and concerns. She has advanced training as a practitioner, and she continues ongoing research on topics that help understand the human as a whole system. As within so without. As above so below. These conversations are voluntary and with deep respect for maintaining HIPPA compliance and confidentiality within the group discussion.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2020- And every FIRST Saturday of the month.
Time: 10:00am-11:00am (AZ)

Fee: No fee for this session, a LOVE donation is appreciated.
Location: Once you register, you will receive a zoom link invitation for the session.
REGISTER HERE

Dr. Kathy Rickard, FNP
Dr. Kathy Rickard is an expert on accessing energy from your body through Reiki, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Healing Hands, Nutrition and /or Health Coaching while incorporating the balance of Nursing Practice. She performs Reiki, Life Coaching, and Guided Meditation. Her doctoral work centered on breathing techniques with different forms of conscious breath to modulate and enhance the autonomic nervous system.
To learn more about Dr. Rickard visit: https://www.healgracefully.com/

FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
2020-10-01 19:30 - 20:30
FULL MOON LABYRINTH WALK
OCTOBER 1
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.
REGISTER HERE
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!
Facilitators – Karen Janusz and Dr. Kathleen Rickard

A Course In Miracles
2020-09-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-09-17 11:00 - 12:00
On VACATION until October 1st
When we resume, we will meet both IN-PERSON and VIRTUALLY over ZOOM; restarting with Chapter 3
THURSDAYS 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AZ

A Guide to Love
2020-09-24 09:00 - 09:30, 2020-09-17 09:00 - 09:30
Join Jean Nictakis reading a short passage from this channeled book on Facebook Live every Thursday 9:00 am AZ time

BENEFITS OF T'AI CHI AND QIGONG
2020-09-23 19:00 - 20:00
SEPTEMBER 23
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AZ TIME
FREE VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT
REGISTER HERE
Chrissy Dart, certified T’ai Chi and Qigong instructor, is bringing her incredible skills to EricsHouse! In preparation for her in-person events, she will demonstrate the moves and explain the benefits to cultivate peace, hope, and vitality through these ancient arts.
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT, ALTHOUGH A LOVE DONATION IS APPRECIATED
YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE EVENT AFTER REGISTRATION
About the facilitators:
Chrissy Dart – Certified T’ai Chi Qigong Instructor, T’ai Chi Chuan and Art of Moving Instructor, Martial Arts Instructor, Instructor of Art of Storytelling and Multicultural Folktales at South Mountain Community College.
Karen Janusz – Certified Reiki PractitionerKaren Janusz is a Certified Nutritionist, AASDN, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, a Certified Yoga Instructor, SCW, a Certified Brain Fitness Facilitator, American Senior Fitness Association, and a Certified Reiki Practitioner. To learn more about Karen visit: https://kjholistic.com/about-us

Prescriptive and Personalized Aromatherapy
2020-09-19 10:00 - 11:00
Introduction to Prescriptive and Personalized Aromatherapy
Interview with Karen Janusz, Certified Aromatherapist
&
Dr. Kathleen Rickard, FNP

In this interview, we will be exploring how Aromatherapy could benefit someone experiencing Grief, Trauma, Pain, Insomnia, Anxiety, Anger, and other symptoms related to loss. Essential Oils used in Aromatherapy have a profound effect on the subtle energy of the body. When inhaled essential oils immediately go to work at the center of the brain to restore rest and relaxation or increase excitement and alertness. When oils are applied topically, they reach the bloodstream in 26 seconds and go to work to assist with healing at the cellular level. Karen will be introducing an exciting new service at EricsHouse using aromatherapy to create prescriptive and personalized blends and also combine these personalized scents with a reiki session for a powerfully healing experience.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020
Time: 10:00am-11:00am (AZ Time) 1:00pm-2:00pm (EST)

Fee: No fee for this session, a LOVE donation is appreciated.
Location: Once you register, you will receive a zoom link invitation for the session.
REGISTER HERE:

About the Facilitators:

Karen Janusz- Certified Reiki Practitioner
Karen Janusz is a Certified Nutritionist, AASDN, an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, a Certified Yoga Instructor, SCW, a Certified Brain Fitness Facilitator, American Senior Fitness Association, and a Certified Reiki Practitioner.
To learn more about Karen visit: https://kjholistic.com/about-us

Dr. Kathy Rickard, FNP
Dr. Kathy Rickard is an expert on accessing energy from your body through Reiki, Visceral Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, Healing Hands, Nutrition and /or Health Coaching while incorporating the balance of Nursing Practice. She performs Reiki, Life Coaching, and Guided Meditation. Her doctoral work centered on breathing techniques with different forms of conscious breath to modulate and enhance the autonomic nervous system.
To learn more about Dr. Rickard visit: https://www.healgracefully.com/

Virtual Grief Support Groups
2020-09-17 19:00 - 20:30
To Register:
For the Women’s Group: Call Marianne Gouveia at 602-549-8932
For the Men’s Group: Email Greg Eckerman at greg@ericshouse.org

Teen Suicide- Go Behind the Headlines with Teen Lifeline
2020-09-17 17:30 - 18:30
COVID-19 has impacted our teenagers and calls to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline are up 600%. Nikki Kontz, Clinical Director for Teen Lifeline, will go behind the headlines and share insights into what our teens are truly experiencing, and what you, as their parents, can do to ease their anxiety and support their new normal.
Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2020
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (AZ)
Cost: There is no cost for this event, but a LOVE donation is greatly appreciated.
Location: This is a VIRTUAL session. You will receive a zoom meeting link after you register.
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Nikki Kontz, is the Clinical Director for Teen Lifeline where she oversees all programs as well as volunteer management and conducts the training of the volunteer Peer Counselors. Ms. Kontz possesses a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Arizona State University and specializes in mental health issues, crisis, and adolescence. She is a State Licensed Master Social Worker. She has been working in the field for the past 20 years including work on a crisis mobile team and assessment for hospitalization. She is a certified field instructor for the Social Work Department at Arizona State University. She is a Certified Crisis Worker by the American Association of Suicidology. Nikki also currently serves as the Board President of the Arizona Suicide Prevention Coalition.

CRANIOSACRAL-POLARITY THERAPY SESSIONS
2020-09-12 13:00 - 16:00
WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT CRANIOSACRAL – POLARITY THERAPY?

FIND OUT AT ERICSHOUSE BY REGISTERING FOR AN IN-PERSON 20 MINUTE MINI SESSION WITH DANIJELA ILE
SEPTEMBER 12TH 1:00 – 4:00 PM (AZ TIME)
$30.00
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CST focuses on the better movement of the cerebral spinal fluid which surrounds the brain and spinal cord and on the tissue manipulation in the regions of the body where stress and pain accumulate. Polarity therapy is designed to restore balance and distribution of the body’s energy and redirect it through massage to restorative pathways. Danijela combines these two practices to help calm your nervous system, open the energy flow in your body, and alleviate pain. We love this gentle yet very effective relaxation treatment!
Danijela Ile is a Certified Craniosacral and Polarity Therapist with 11 years of experience treating and healing people and an instructor at Southwest Institute for Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona.
EricsHouse is open for in-person events adhering to strict CDC guidelines for safety. Please wear a mask while inside and maintain social distancing when appropriate.
