THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
OF LOS ANGELES
MONTHLY MEETING
Our monthly meeting is open to all bereaved parents and their families (siblings over 16 and grandparents) regardless of the age of the deceased child or the cause of death. Our meetings provide emotional support and a safe place for feelings to be expressed. For some, it is the only place where they are able to comfortably talk about their child and their grief.
Everything discussed at the meetings is confidential. No one is required to speak. Just listening to the experiences of others is often helpful in understanding confusing emotions and learning that there is no right or wrong way to make this journey.
Each meeting has a different topic and focus. We may have a panel speak on a topic, break up into smaller groups (for one example- men and women), have a speaker, or view a short video to spark discussion, etc. We suggest you try at least three meetings before you decide whether we are "right" for you. Every meeting is quite different. If you feel your first meeting didn't meet your needs, please try us again as we are always working to address varied aspects of this process.
There are no fees for membership or the meetings.
We have a free lending library at each meeting. Our library has books, videos, and other materials and resources that you are welcome to borrow and return at a later meeting.
We have no religious affiliation.
To see our beautiful "credo", please click here.
Everything discussed at the meetings is confidential. No one is required to speak. Just listening to the experiences of others is often helpful in understanding confusing emotions and learning that there is no right or wrong way to make this journey.
Each meeting has a different topic and focus. We may have a panel speak on a topic, break up into smaller groups (for one example- men and women), have a speaker, or view a short video to spark discussion, etc. We suggest you try at least three meetings before you decide whether we are "right" for you. Every meeting is quite different. If you feel your first meeting didn't meet your needs, please try us again as we are always working to address varied aspects of this process.
There are no fees for membership or the meetings.
We have a free lending library at each meeting. Our library has books, videos, and other materials and resources that you are welcome to borrow and return at a later meeting.
We have no religious affiliation.
To see our beautiful "credo", please click here.
First Thursday of every month:
8:00PM
Temple Emanuel (No affiliation)
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
Two blocks west of Robertson Blvd.
Burton Way is three blocks north of Wilshire Blvd. and one block south of Third Street.
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FOR MAP TO MEETING LOCATION:
8:00PM
Temple Emanuel (No affiliation)
8844 Burton Way, Beverly Hills
Two blocks west of Robertson Blvd.
Burton Way is three blocks north of Wilshire Blvd. and one block south of Third Street.
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FOR MAP TO MEETING LOCATION:
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If you have questions or would like to speak to a chapter representative before attending a meeting, please call (310) 474-3407 several days before the meeting date, and we'll get back to you. It is not necessary to tell us in advance that you are coming to the meeting. You are welcome any time.
If you have questions or would like to speak to a chapter representative before attending a meeting, please call (310) 474-3407 several days before the meeting date, and we'll get back to you. It is not necessary to tell us in advance that you are coming to the meeting. You are welcome any time.
Upcoming Meeting Topics:
**Always the first Thursday of every month**
Feb. 2: " What do I do with these people?"- How to handle family or friends who are not supportive or say hurtful things.
March 1: Panel discussion on different aspects of grief when the child (sibling) dies by suicide, murder, long term illness or sudden death.
April 5: Separate men and women's group
May 3: "Ask-it-basket"- Questions and answers. Questions can be asked anonymously by writing it down and putting it in the basket.
As always, you will not be pressured into speaking. If you only want to listen, that is fine.
Feb. 2: " What do I do with these people?"- How to handle family or friends who are not supportive or say hurtful things.
March 1: Panel discussion on different aspects of grief when the child (sibling) dies by suicide, murder, long term illness or sudden death.
May 3: "Ask-it-basket"- Questions and answers. Questions can be asked anonymously by writing it down and putting it in the basket.
For more information regarding our meeting,
please call our chapter phone.
please call our chapter phone.
(310) 474-3407
