LADOS provides a forum where widowed men and women of all ages meet monthly to compassionately and practically encourage one another to grieve in their unique way. In addition to helping process grief, LADOS focuses on redefining one’s future and encouraging the participants to embrace the ‘now’ life.
LADOS meets: The second Sunday evening of each month at Grace United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. (3700 Cottage Grove Des Moines, Iowa 50311).
Programs for LADOS are designed to offer solace, comfort and guidance through the myriad of emotions experienced. Speakers, most often widowed, address one of these topics: understanding and reconciling grief; loneliness and aloneness; emotions of guilt, anger, anxiety and fear; resolving unfinished issues; the ongoing paper blitz and finances; taking care of oneself– tears and laughter are both healing; authentic remembering; anticipating holidays and other special days and other topics. After the main presentation, facilitated small group discussions give the opportunity for people to share experiences and feelings. This exchange of ideas has aided many in making appropriate decisions. The role of LADOS is to respectfully support participants’ efforts to courageously endure their suffering and to provide the care and connection found in a mutual help experience which aids in making life meaningful again.
Everything you need to know…
LADOS meets on the second Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church
This program is entirely free. No registration is necessary and all are welcome!
Our hope is the discussions, the fellowship and just being with others on the grief journey will continue to give you the courage to grieve fully.
lease know that you are welcome to join us any 2nd Sunday, regardless of length of time since the death of your spouse. Any questions or concerns call the DMARC office at 515-277-6969.
Each meeting features a main presentation from a LADOS representative or community leader. Topics range in a number of relevant topics but can include: understanding and reconciling grief; loneliness and aloneness; emotions of guilt, anger, anxiety and fear; resolving unfinished issues; the ongoing paper blitz and finances; taking care of oneself– tears and laughter are both healing; authentic remembering; anticipating holidays and other special days and other topics.
Questions?
Contact LADOS Advisor, Ronald Beane at ronald.beane@icloud.com.