Psychologist Dr. Alan Marlatt pioneered Urge Surfing within Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), showing that cravings behave exactly like ocean waves: they gather momentum, reach a crest of maximum intensity within three to five minutes, and inevitably subside if not fed. Fighting the wave results in wipeouts; surfing it on breath awareness brings mastery. The Craving Urge Surfing Timer Tool provides a responsive somatic timer that anchors your awareness into bodily sensations as the craving peaks, crests, and naturally rolls away.
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