Author / Teacher

Steven Hickman

Steven Hickman is the former Executive Director of the non-profit Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and trainer, and a Clinical Psychologist by training. He is also a Retired Associate Clinical Professor in the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine, as well as the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness. With his colleague Michelle Becker, he co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training program (both in-person and live online versions) and has directly participated in the training of over 1,000 MSC teachers around the world. He has taught the MSC program many times around the globe and is also a Certified teacher and trainer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). He lives in Newport, Oregon.

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Articles by Steven Hickman

Creativity

You Can Innovate While You Meditate

Thoughts are not your enemy while you meditate. Some of our best ideas can make themselves known when you take time to pause and notice them—the trick is not to court them. Read More

STEVEN HICKMAN | NOV 9, 2016

Loving-Kindness & Compassion

The Compassion Challenge

The mighty struggle to be mindful about Donald Trump. Read More

STEVEN HICKMAN | JUL 29, 2016

Meditation Practices

Take Your Mind for a Walk

Meditation can seem so meaningful and significant that it becomes a great big chore. In fact, with a slight shift in attitude, it can be as simple as walking the dog. Read More

STEVEN HICKMAN | JAN 26, 2016

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