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Waking Waves.

Hi, I’m Derek. And Waking Waves’ mission is to help people discover, sustainable mind and body wellbeing growth, in their lives, teams and working environments, through mindfulness and compassion centred development.

Why? If we all knew exactly what we wanted, where and how to get there, this world probably wouldn't be a very exciting, diverse or interesting one! I am grateful for the winding paths I followed, the peaks and troughs of the waves I travelled and the many challenges and opportunities encountered along the way.

My life and work has taught me a few valuable things about adapting to change, coping with stress and fatigue and how to positively influence the people around me. But I learned a whole lot more, when I stopped with intention, to bring real awareness and openness to these experiences. Then, making more grounded decisions with the insight gathered.

I sincerely hope I can share the most valuable things I learned with you. And that these supportive strategies, tools and resources, can help those you care for, lead, or work with, too.

Thank you for visiting!

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Trained Teacher

Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion in Professional Practice, 2021

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, 2021-2022

Participant

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, 2020

Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body

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Level 4 Certificate, Integrating Mindfulness and Compassion in Professional Practice, accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body

“You didn't come into this world. You came out of it, like a wave from the ocean. You are not a stranger here.”

— Alan Watts