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

2. 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 ) 2014 T/A Stillness Meditation Therapy Centre,
Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

3. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

4. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

5. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

6. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

7. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

8. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

9. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

10. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

11. 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
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

12. Stillness Meditation Therapy (SMT®) The facts
Success is dependent upon commitment to change, regular therapeutic SMT sessions and regular personal practice
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Harp Road, Kew, VIC 3103, Australia

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