This episode has a content and trigger warning for school shooting discussion and language.

March 27th, 2023 was a tragic and horrifying day in Nashville after 6 people, including 3 kids, were killed in a school shooting at The Covenant School. The days and weeks after were heavy and fueled with many intense emotions. Nashville residents came together in beautiful ways to provide resources, care, advocacy, and action. Many expressed emotional exhaustion at the intensity of navigating collective tragedies.

On this episode, host Kristina Hart invites Nashville native and local therapist Junie Welsh, MA, NCC, LADAC II to discuss how to take care of yourself when it feels like the world is on fire. They talk helpful inner-child work practices, a day in the life of a therapist, how they both responded post-crisis, and what to do when it feels like nothing is enough. Junie shares practical self-care tips and Kristina is so grateful to have her on the show.

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Resources for crisis support:

We all need to ask for help sometimes. There is support available and we need you here. Please reach out to a trusted friend or person, or reach out to a support line below. You are not alone.

Suicide Prevention Line: 1800-273-8255

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health): 1800-950-6264, text HOME to 741741

Victims Connect: 1800-799-7233

Alcoholics Anonymous: aa.org

There are AA and NA Apps to find rooms 24 hours a day that you can just walk into. 

NAMI crisis hotline 1-800-273-8255

Mental health hotline: 211

Tennessee mental health hotline: 855-274-7471

BCBS has mental health coaching through partner orgs, just login to your insurance for free access to crisis resources 

Your city’s Rescue Mission is available if you are unhoused and need assistance. 

988 - Crisis emergency line available 24 hours a day