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• posted: Feb. 27, 2022

Happy March! This is a month where we begin to see signs that spring is near and cold winters are behind us. This is my favorite time of year to Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2022

Sometimes life gets chaotic and we forget to tend our surrounding environments. It is especially challenging to focus on anything, let alone household duties, while we are deep in grief. Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2022

There is no greater pain in this life than the pain of tragically losing someone we love. If you’ve lost a loved one, you may be dealing with grief, anxiety, Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2022

The relationship we have with ourselves directly affects how we interact with others.  As we navigate our loss journey, we are bound to experience days where it is hard to Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2022

As we know at EricsHouse, coping with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is far from easy. Did you know that pets can help you through the grieving Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2021

Most of the time in life, as well as in the act of doing and growing, it’s helpful to have goals. Goals that help you track where you want to Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2021

When we lose someone we love, especially to the insidious epidemics of substance abuse, suicide, and sudden violence, we often face a spiritual crisis:   “How could a loving God let Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2021

When you have lost someone, facing the holidays is overwhelming. When my son Eric died, I dreaded the holidays – I tried to avoid them altogether. When we are bereaved Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2021

You’ve recently lost a loved one, and the holidays are just around the corner. Typically, this is a time filled with excitement and joy, but you’re finding it harder to Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2021

After the death of my son, my first questions were “Where is he now?” “Is he OK?”  After talking with my priest and spiritual director, I realized that Eric was Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2021

I’d like to share a little story with you:  ‘A man who had lost his son to a fentanyl overdose 4 weeks earlier, on his own initiative, found us on Read More

• posted: Oct. 21, 2021

I recently reviewed Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk’s bestselling book, The Body Keeps the Score:  Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, and found myself connecting his words to Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2021

It’s estimated that the US spends a staggering $30 billion per year on substance abuse treatment problems. Traditional addiction recovery programs typically consist of 12-step programs that were initially conceived by Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2021

EricsHouse founder, Marianne Gouveia, shares her story and healing guidance in “A Grief Perspective on Suicide: A Mother’s Insights.” Marianne writes about the complexities of suicide loss, exploring your emotions, Read More

• posted: Sep. 19, 2021

Animals and Grief Part I: According to World Animal Foundation 86.9 Million U.S. households share their lives with an animal, it is no wonder that much has been written about animals and Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2021

When your parent is in pain, you want to offer support and comfort, but if your parent is suffering because his or her spouse died, how can you help when you’re Read More