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MOURNING THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?

There's hope.

THE H.O.P.E. UNIT FOUNDATION

for Bereavement, Loss and Transition

Valley Beth Shalom
15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino 91436
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All groups are led by licensed therapists.

Thursday Night: Bereavement/widow/widower support groups.
Bereavement support is offered to widows and widowers for the first two years of their loss. Four groups are offered based upon the number of months from the death of a loved one.
6:50 p.m. - Orientation
7:00-7:30 p.m.- Coffee and social time
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Group Meeting

See below for fees and contributions.


Tuesday Nights: Family Loss Group
Bereavement support for siblings, parents and other close relatives (other than widows and widowers). This group is offered 6 weeks at a time for adult who have lost a member of the family. Family members are affected by loss and this support group allows grief shared to be grief diminished.

Call to schedule a one time orientation meeting.
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Group Meeting
See below for fees and contributions.


Thursday Night: Alumni Group
For individuals who have completed the 2 year bereavement groups offered by H.O.P.E..

Ongoing support for issues that arise after 24 months of mourning, including being active in the community, dating, socializing, sexuality and relationships.
7:00-7:30 p.m.- Coffee and social time
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Group Meeting
See below for fees and contributions.


Additional programs:
H.O.P.E. UNIT FOUNDATION
Wilshire Boulevard Temple
11661 W. Olympic Boulevard, West Los Angeles (N/E corner Barrington/Olympic)

Tuesdays: Widow/Widower Support Group
Bereavement support is offered to widows and widowers for the first two years of their loss. Four groups are offered based upon the number of months from the death of a loved one and are facilitated by licensed therapists.
7:00 p.m. - Orientation
7:00-7:30 p.m.- Coffee and social time
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Group Meeting

Tuesdays: Alumni Support Groups
For individuals who have completed the 2 year bereavement groups offered by H.O.P.E..
Ongoing support for issues that arise after 24 months of mourning, including being active in the community, dating, socializing, sexuality and relationships.
7:00-7:30 p.m.- Coffee and social time
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Group Meeting

Monday: Parent Loss Group
Bereavement support for adult children who have suffered the death of a parent. This group is offered 6 weeks at a time. Family members are affected by loss and this support group allows grief shared to be grief diminished.

Call to schedule a one time orientation meeting.
7:00-8:30 p.m. Group Meeting


One time only membership orientation fee for all groups $35
Call ahead to schedule orientation

Suggested contribution for all groups is $27 per session.

Non-profit and non-denominational

For information, schedules and fees, please contact us:
(818) 788 - HOPE (4673)

www.hopeunit.org

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