Posts in Parenting Through Trauma
When AI Goes Too Far: The Dangerous Rise of Using ChatGPT as a Therapist

After a recent suicide involving ChatGPT used as a therapist, we explore the dangers of relying on AI for trauma support. Learn why mental health requires human, trauma-informed care—and how our Clarksville, Nashville, and Kentucky therapists offer real relief through confidential consultations and evidence-based healing.

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When Your Teen Shuts You Out: How Parents Can Support Their Struggling Adolescent

Raising a teenager can feel like standing outside a locked door, unsure how to help someone you love. This blog gently walks parents through the emotional maze of adolescence, reminding them they’re not alone in their struggle. Teens today are navigating complex internal questions—about identity, worth, and independence—often without the language to explain what they’re feeling. That silence can look like withdrawal, irritability, or even risky behavior. And while some conflict is part of growing up, other signs signal a need for support.

This post emphasizes that therapy can be a bridge—not just for teens, but for families. It highlights how the Trauma and Therapy Center of Tennessee meets teens where they are using music, art, social media, and safe storytelling to help them process painful experiences. Whether dealing with anxiety, trauma, self-harm, or divorce, the center provides a confidential, collaborative space designed to help teens find their voice and parents rebuild connection.

At its core, the blog reinforces this message: it’s okay to not be okay. And you don’t have to face it alone. A confidential 15-minute consultation is the first step toward healing—for both you and your teen.

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