Forge Within

Starts February 6th at 6pm.

For living a better life through relationships

I’m a true believer that everything in life can be amazing but if the marriage is well then everything else feels empty, painful, and more difficult. It often reveals how we view ourself and all other relationships.

You’ve tried to keep things together- managing work, family, and the stress of everyday life- but something still feels off. Maybe conflict with your spouse leaves you feeling powerless. Or you’ve been holding back your emotions and needs and not sure how to express them without feeling like it will make things worse and more guilty? Yes, disconnection with your spouse in those moments are the worst. I’ve spent years reading books, highlighting them like a crazy person, going to week long trainings, and thousands of conversations and hours of therapy to understand this. That all human beings feel emotions and we all need care and comfort from our spouse, and in those moments when they can’t we need to learn how to find that within, to FORGE WITHIN. you’ll learn how to:

*Learn tools to handle conflict calmly and confidently.

*Balance taking care of yourself and your loved ones.

*Feeling stronger, more secure, and excited to come home each day.

*Build trust in your relationships and yourself.

*Heal and manage shame like never before. Learn the tools that actually work.

*Heal past events that keep showing up today.

*How to confidently and more quickly find yourself feeling “enough” when the shame hits.

Through hands on and experiential activities tools, and real conversations you’ll gain the skills to feel better as an individual and a partner. Whether is feeling more compassionate towards yourself, recognizing your cycle “that ALWAYS makes it worse,” expressing needs, or just feeling more present with your family.

Details:

This is a weekly men’s group (First 4 Thursdays of the month) it meets Thursdays at 5pm beginning February 6th. It will be held @ 2500 S Power Rd, Bldg 9 Suite 222, Mesa Arizona 85209.

Initial cost-$150 per month- 3 month commitment.

  • Includes 6 hours of group therapy

  • Forge Within materials

Space is limited to 8-10 guys to make this a personalized and connecting experience.

“A client said, felt like he was failing—as a husband, a father, and a man. He was scared the group would confirm his worst fear: that he wasn’t enough. But in the first few sessions, he realized the other men in the group felt the same way. Through the exercises and conversations, James started to reframe his perspective. “It wasn’t about being perfect,” he said. “It was about showing up—and that’s enough.””
— - Confidential

What they’ve said

  • “Erik's groups isn't just talking about feelings. It’s about learning how to respond differently in real life, gaining tools that actually work, and feeling supported along the way.”

    -Anonymous

  • "I dreaded conflict with his wife because it always ended the same way: yelling, defensiveness, and emotional distance. He joined the group unsure if he could ever change this pattern. In one session, he practiced using the tools the group taught—pausing, acknowledging his emotions, and responding calmly. The next time his wife expressed frustration, Chris surprised himself. “I didn’t get defensive,” he said. “I actually listened, and for the first time, we didn’t end the conversation angry.”

    - Confidential

  • When this client joined the group feeling like his marriage was on the verge of collapse. “It felt like we were roommates, not partners,” he said. As the weeks went on, he learned how to recognize his role in their communication breakdown and started using empathy in his interactions. One night, his wife said, “You’re really listening to me now—it feels different.” Evan later shared, “I thought it was too late for us, but now I see how small changes can make a big difference.”

  • Another client said he was worried that sharing his struggles in the group would lead to judgment. In his first session, he admitted, “I feel like I’ve messed everything up.” Instead of criticism, the group responded with understanding and support. One man even said, “I’ve been exactly where you are.” By the end of the program, he said, “This wasn’t about judgment—it was about being human and finding better ways forward.”