In response to the Nashville tornado

It was only a week ago today, when in the middle of the night, we jolted out of bed to the sounds of hail, wind, sirens and thunder. Out of the window to the west I could see explosions from a tornado ripping through power lines. It was magnificent and horrifying at the same time. The lightning and thunder were unceasing, each bolt illuminating an electric green sky. I’ve never seen anything like it and I hope I never see it again.  Fortunately, my house was spared that night, but with the rising of the sun came the news of the devastation in my newly adopted city of Nashville.

I want to thank all the people who have reached out to me personally. Thankfully, no harm was done to me or my family, but my community is still hurting. Despite the pain, the city has come together in beautiful ways. I’ve witnessed dozens of strangers helping strangers quickly move out of their condemned homes, to volunteers clearing debris from the roads, to some of the city’s best artists performing at relief fundraisers. 

The loving response to the people in need that Nashville has shown me has inspired me to help in any way that I can. One gift that I’d like to share is helping people process and move on from trauma, whether it’s physical or mental/emotional trauma. I’ve decided to offer my services for free to anyone who has been affected by the Nashville tornado. You can schedule time with me by reaching out through my website at drjakehyde.com or through my scheduler. You can also reach me directly on instagram @dr.jakehyde. I utilize a variety of techniques to help people struggling with trauma. You can read more about me on my website listed above. Everything I do is gentle, but can help very quickly. 

The dust is starting to settle from the storm and the shock is beginning to wear off, but the stress is still very real, and the stress can last years in the body. Please reach out to me or another health professional if you need help processing your experience.

In service, Dr. Jake