Minding the Waves

Minding the Waves For more information regarding MBSR, please visit mindingthewaves.com.

I am a Certified UCSD trained Mindful Based Stress reduction teacher, trained Mindful Self Compassion teacher through the Center for Mindful Self-compassion and a trained Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness and Compassion teacher. MIndful Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence based program that can reduce stress, manage physical pain, decrease negative emotions, and create a healthier, happier mindset.

I went into the Self Compassion for Shame retreat with the thought that I wanted to teach this course, but believed that...
04/01/2026

I went into the Self Compassion for Shame retreat with the thought that I wanted to teach this course, but believed that I personally do not have much shame. I have come to find out that this was completely wrong. Shame is everywhere. Just like all emotions, it can be low on the activation scale or higher on that scale. Either way, shame affects us all in significant ways that possibly we don't want to face, admit or even realize is there. As many of you know, I am a longtime Mindfulness...

I went into the Self Compassion for Shame retreat with the thought that I wanted to teach this course, but believed that I personally do not have much shame. I have come to find out that this was completely wrong. Shame is everywhere. Just like all emotions, it can be low on the activation scale or higher on that scale. Either way, shame affects us all in significant ways that possibly we don't want to face, admit or even realize is there. As many of you know, I am a longtime Mindfulness...

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New Blog post! Start reading part 6 of my blog on cultivating Mindful Self Compassion. The Pause:The elusive pause. I...
03/03/2026

New Blog post! Start reading part 6 of my blog on cultivating Mindful Self Compassion.

The Pause:

The elusive pause. It is so difficult to step out of the habit of thought and pause to be with what is actually present in the moment. Even for a long time practitioner of Mindfulness, this practice is imperative to continue cultivating. Our thinking mind does not typically want to be in the present moment especially when there is difficulty. We can easily spend our lives living in the realm of thought instead of in the present moment. We are likely not even aware of the amount of added suffering this causes us.



Read the rest here: https://www.mindingthewaves.com/post/cultivating-compassionate-awareness-the-pause

I just created a new blog post to help you begin 2026 with Mindfulness and Self Compassion. Read my essay here:Learning...
01/01/2026

I just created a new blog post to help you begin 2026 with Mindfulness and Self Compassion. Read my essay here:

Learning about self-compassion began for me with the Mindful Self Compassion Course (MSC) I took back in 2012. However, I found it difficult to practice as I was still filled with self-loathing and deep emotional pain. Self-compassion felt about as far from the truth as it could be. The MSC course provided the opening and knowledge, but I still needed to address the internal turmoil that had plagued me for most of my life. In 2015 , I began practicing with a weekly meditation group or Sangha as they call it in Buddhist circles.

Read more here: https://www.mindingthewaves.com/post/mindful-self-compassion-a-personal-story-part-4-by-laurie-hallihan

Happiest of new years to everyone!
01/01/2026

Happiest of new years to everyone!

Explore a heartfelt story about overcoming depression through mindfulness and self-compassion. Join me on my journey and...
12/04/2025

Explore a heartfelt story about overcoming depression through mindfulness and self-compassion. Join me on my journey and discover the healing power of compassion.

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