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© Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) Origins Developed by psychiatrist, Ainslie Meares MD in the 1950’s as a therapeutic intervention specifically for the relief of stress, anxiety and pain His work has been maintained since 1983 by Pauline McKinnon, author, psychotherapist and Meditation teacher © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Dr Ainslie Meares 1910 – 1986 Renowned Melbourne psychiatrist, scientist, author and poet Pioneered mind -body connection Pioneered the use of meditation specifically for health purposes © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Pauline McKinnon Pauline was a patient of Dr Meares’ and following her recovery from severe anxiety (agoraphobia), she published her story “In Stillness Conquer Fear” Soon after, in 1983, at Meares’ encouragement she began teaching SMT to others and founded the Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, Kew Since then she has helped thousands of people find relief from acute symptoms of stress and anxiety by maintaining the authentic Stillness Meditation as pioneered by Dr Meares Established the SMT Teacher Training program in 1999 An author, psychotherapist and leader in meditation teaching She is a founding member and current President of the Australian Teachers of Meditation Association © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts SMT is medically based and not related to culture, philosophy or religion its primary purpose is the biological treatment of anxiety and stress © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts SMT Theory Stress heightens sensory overload, anxiety increases and health is impaired Treatment The body has an inbuilt mechanism to correct this © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts That mechanism can be activated through a deep experience of mental rest When experienced repeatedly, SMT relaxes the mind, reduces tension and lowers anxiety levels; thus symptoms disappear - naturally © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts SMT is significantly different from classical or mindfulness meditation It is unique to Meares’ theory and is characterized by its absence of technique © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts Outcomes: Freedom from symptoms which cause anxiety disorders Inner calm Development of calm, despite disturbance Renewed confidence Resilience Wellbeing Happiness and contentment © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts SMT notably assists in “dropping defences” which consequently aids and enhances the process of psychotherapy and similar cognitive modalities It assists in the management and reduction of medication © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts Personal development and recovery through SMT is hastened by establishing a therapeutic relationship with an accredited SMT practitioner the use of calming touch is unique to Meares’ theory and enhances the healing process © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts Success is dependent upon commitment to change, regular therapeutic SMT sessions and regular personal practice © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

The Experience of SMT © Pauline McKinnon Pty Ltd (ACN 166710023) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre, 146-148 Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia