The tough year of 2025

Everyone says that 2025 was a particularly tough year. I completely agree. But sometimes the challenges can offer opportunities for growth. Can you recognize any growth in the last twelve months?

Here are some of the topics from this year's mental health blog, covering CPTSD, EMDR 2.0, and Polyvagal theory (to name a few). The prevailing message running through all these blog posts is as follows:

1. Don't fear your nervous system responses (fight or flight, freeze, shutdown, etc).
2. You are not alone. Many of us struggle with trauma, anxiety, and depression., and it is a continuing effort to keep a head above water.
3. Look for the glimmers of gratitude, peace, and calm. They are there, no matter how fleeting.

I am here if you need to reach out.

I wish you all the best for 2026.

Chris Warren-Dickins
Therapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey