Shepherd's Cove Grief Support

01/12/2026

Thank you to all of our monthly contributors and the Shepherd's Cove Foundation for helping our grief support team provide a small snack to those who attend sessions.

Help Support Our Bereavement Program

Our bereavement program provides a welcoming and supportive space for those navigating loss. Providing snacks each month helps create a comforting environment for our clients.

We’re looking for volunteers to sign up to help bring monthly snacks. It’s an easy way to support the program and those we serve.

Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/xDGJpfq
Commitment: Monthly (choose the month(s) that work best for you)

Thank you for helping make a difference.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we hold space for every grieving heart. May you find moments of comfort, connection, and gentleness with yourself, even on the days that feel heavy. You are not walking this season alone.

11/19/2025

10/09/2025

💙💜 Introducing Our New Counseling Program 💜💙

At Shepherd’s Cove, we believe emotional wellness is an essential part of whole-person care. Our counseling services are grounded in compassion and guided by a mission to walk beside you with understanding, respect, and hope.

Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, healing from trauma, facing relationship challenges, managing stress, or coping with a mental health diagnosis, we’re here to support you with personalized, professional care.

This new counseling program expands our ability to meet the emotional wellness needs of our community while our longstanding Community Grief Support services continue to offer a safe place for those who are grieving to find comfort, connection, and healing.

To make a referral or learn more, contact 256.891.7724 or visit www.shepherdscovecounseling.org.

09/30/2025

We are incredibly blessed to do the work we do. If there is ever any way we can help you or a child navigating loss, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.

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By Karla McArthur, Education Correspondent According to Dr. Alan Wolfelt, children coping with loss are often called “the forgotten mourners,” said Ryan Smothers, who helps lead grief support services for Shepherd’s Cove. Addressing that need is a priority for the organization, which extends b...

09/24/2025

Meet Ryan Smothers, known as “Mr. Ryan” to parents, teachers, and students in the know. As our in-school bereavement coordinator, Ryan shares his heartfelt “why.”

This raw, unfiltered testimony reminds us of the vital importance of grief support within our school systems. When children are navigating the loss of someone they love, having a safe place and a trusted guide makes all the difference.

To learn more or to register a child who is grieving a significant loss, visit: www.schgriefsupportregistration.com

09/19/2025

A full day of sessions has begun at our first Kickoff to Care! This workshop focuses on equipping school professionals, social workers, and nurses with the knowledge and tools to navigate mental health challenges, strengthen communication skills, and maintain personal well-being.

Thank you to our breakfast sponsor: Mountain Lakes Behavioral Healthcare

Location: Event Center at City Harbor at Lake Guntersville

Shepherd's Cove Foundation

Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention

09/17/2025

Visit the Jackson County Resource Fair today to meet Ryan and learn more about Shepherd's Cove Grief Support and Counseling services.

08/27/2025

🏈 Kickoff to Care: Tailgate-Themed Training Workshop 🏈

Join us as we bring the energy of game day to the important work of supporting children and families.

This interactive, CEU-approved workshop will:
✔️ Equip you with tools to navigate mental health challenges
✔️ Strengthen communication skills
✔️ Provide strategies for maintaining personal well-being

Just like a winning team relies on strategy, preparation, and connection, you’ll leave with your own “playbook” for success on and off the field.

📅 Sept. 19, 2025
📍 Guntersville Harbor Event Center
🎟️ Free Workshop | CEUs for Educators, Nurses, and Social Workers

👉 To Register or Review The Agenda, Follow This Link: https://www.classy.org/event/counselor-training/e718371

06/27/2025

Congratulations to our team members Jenny Knight, LICSW, Ryan Smothers, LICSW and Stacey Johnson, LICSW for successfully completing a 5 Day EMDR Intensive Training facilitated by EMDR Consulting, Yunita Spring hosted in Clarksville, TN.

For more information or to schedule an EMDR Counseling session contact (256) 891-7724.

06/03/2025

Camp HOPE Update: While we won’t host Family Camp HOPE this summer due to the venue being sold, we’re already planning to bring it back better than ever in 2026 at a brand-new location! We will also still host In-School Camp HOPE this fall.💙

In the meantime, join us for a fun-filled Day of Play on Friday, June 14, from 10 AM–12:30 PM at the Shepherd’s Cove Thrift Shoppe!

🎨🧃 Giveaways, balloons, dance party, food trucks, memorial activities, and smiles await — open to the community.

Come connect, create, and make joyful memories with us! ✨

05/26/2025

For many, Memorial Day is a time of remembrance and reflection. But for those who have lost a loved one who served, it can be a deeply personal and painful day.

Grief doesn’t take holidays. Today, we hold space for the families, friends, and comrades who carry the weight of loss—especially those whose hearts ache for someone in uniform who never came home.

At Shepherd’s Cove Grief Support, we see you. We honor your loss. And we walk beside you as you remember.