THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF LOS ANGELES

The Compassionate Friends of Los Angeles

A chapter of the International support organization-
The Compassionate Friends

A group for Bereaved Parents, Siblings, and Grandparents

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.

First Thursday of every month:
8:00PM

Temple Emanuel
8844 Burton Way
Two blocks west of Robertson Blvd.
Burton Way is three blocks north of Wilshire Blvd. and one block south of Third Street.

If you are coming for the first time, please call the chapter phone (below) and let us know you will be attending so one of our members can greet you.

Upcoming Meeting Topics:
2008/ 2009

DECEMBER: Dec. 3, 2008
"LIVING COURAGEOUSLY WITH GRIEF"- a recorded presentation given to the Bereaved Parents of the USA 2008 Conference by Ronald J. Greer, bereaved parent, author and pastoral counselor.

JANUARY: Jan. 7, 2009
"MEN AND WOMEN GRIEVING SEPARATELY"- We will be breaking up into small groups- men and women.

For more information regarding our meeting, please call our chapter phone.
(310) 474-3407