When the Headlines Hurt: Navigating Tragedy, Trauma Exposure, and Compassion Fatigue

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s passing, this blog explores how overexposure to trauma, especially in high-stress professions, can create compassion fatigue and nervous system overload. Learn 5 practical ways to care for your mind and body, and how boutique trauma therapy in Clarksville or Nashville, TN can support your healing.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Self-Care and Wellness, Stress Management and Coping Skills, Trauma Recovery & Healing, Women's Mental Health, Young Adult Transitions, Men's Mental Health, Burnout and Resilience for High-Performers and LeadersTrauma & Therapy Center Clinical StaffSeptember 19, 2025Trauma and Therapy Center Trauma Therapy, Trauma, Stress, Emotional Health, EMDR, brainspotting, burnout, PTSD, Nervous System Regulation

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.

Could You Be Living with High-Functioning Anxiety?

Struggling with high-functioning anxiety in Clarksville or Nashville, TN? Discover how boutique trauma therapy—using LENS neurofeedback, Brainspotting, ART, and trauma-informed hypnosis—helps high-achievers finally find relief. Learn the signs, where anxiety comes from, and how our confidential 15-minute consult connects you with a trauma specialist who truly sees you.

Burnout and Resilience for High-Performers and Leaders, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, ADHD and Focus IssuesTrauma & Therapy Center Clinical StaffAugust 25, 2025Trauma & Therapy Center of TN., PLLCAnxiety, Stress, burnout, Trauma Therapy

Connecting to the Disconnected: Creative Approaches for Building Rapport with Teens

Connecting with teens in therapy can feel impossible in a world ruled by social media. But the key isn’t to compete—it’s to connect with what matters most to them. From music and mood-tracking apps to creative check-ins and curiosity about their passions, this post offers practical, trauma-informed ways to build real rapport. When teens feel seen, they’re far more likely to open up—and that’s when the healing begins.