Steven Hick

Steven Hick, PhD is a mindfulness and meditation teacher with a lifelong commitment to inner transformation and compassionate action. A former professor of social work and a trainer of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teachers, he brings over 40 years of contemplative practice and more than two decades of teaching experience to his work. His approach is grounded, accessible, and infused with both wisdom and warmth. Steven’s path into meditation began in his twenties, during a period of struggle with anxiety, autism, and dyslexia. These early challenges shaped his understanding of suffering and the healing power of awareness. He is the founder of the Ottawa Insight Meditation Community and MBSR Ottawa, and the author of several books on social work and mindfulness in professional practice. He also shares teachings through his YouTube channel and Substack newsletter. Steven currently divides his time between Ottawa, Sackville (NB), and Calgary, where he enjoys being a father and grandfather. His teachings invite us to meet life as it is—with clarity, compassion, and presence.