Chris Cannon is an Addictions Therapist and Somatic Spiritual Counselor joining today to share about his journey that relates to his personal life and professional path. At age 13 he was catalyzed to experience the culmination of his adoption trauma. Developmentally, he was redefining his self-awareness at a huge time of identity. Meditation, Sobriety and Trauma Psychotherapy influenced a brand new chapter for Chris. This was what shaped his direction to become a Mental Health Professional. After discovering the transpersonal lens of the mind-body connection, Chris has not looked back and undeniably so! The therapeutic process requires self trust. When the brain interprets "depression and anxiety" to make sense of it, the roots always trace back to nerve impulses and body sensations. Our bodies hold the wisdom that teaches us about our past, present and future. The more we practice this, the more we learn to trust our experience. Chris shares the behaviors and symptoms that he experienced as a child and how hypersensitivity has affected his outlook on life. He also shares with us about how parents can connect authentically with their children, no matter how unique their situation is. With challenges of loss, rejection and sadness, Chris shares that his awareness of less speed is the key to process what feels deliberate and intentional around asking for support, taking a moment to let feelings move and honoring quality time and care for himself. I am so proud of who Chris is and how he is changing the world one life at a time. Check out his work at the collective on http://www.somaticspiritualcounseling.com
