In recognition of her research and clinical work with Bipolar Disorder, Meera was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (Honoris Causa) of Advanced Studies in Psychology for the development of Environmental Stress-Targeted Therapy (EVSTT).
EVSTT is the first treatment protocol developed to integrate clinical hypnosis into the treatment of Bipolar Disorder while targeting the fight-or flight stress response associated with the condition. Through her research, Meera proposed environmental stress as an additional component in the causation and recurrence of bipolar episodes, expanding existing understandings of the disorder.
In 2019, Meera conducted a pilot clinical research study utilizing the EVSTT treatment protocol, with findings that demonstrated significant positive outcomes for participants. The results of this research provided the foundation for the development of EVSTT and the concepts presented throughout this book.
Developed in response to Meera’s research and clinical work, EVSTT explores environmental stress as an additional component in the causation and recurrence of Bipolar I and Bipolar II symptoms. This book presents hypnosis and hypnotherapy as safe, structured, and effective tools that may be used alongside counselling and other psychotherapeutic approaches. It provides both practical tools and a compassionate framework for understanding Bipolar Disorder through the lens of environmental stress, trauma, triggers, and the intricate role that unprocessed and unresolved trauma may play in bipolar episodes.
Through the use of hypnotherapy, EVSTT targets and desensitizes triggers and associations linked to manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes. The treatment protocol is designed to help reduce the severity of future episodes, increase the maintenance phase between episodes, and shorten the duration of subsequent episodes.
The book outlines five stages of treatment:
- Assessment
- Counselling
- Talk Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- EVSTT Hypnosis for Triggers and Associations
- EVSTT Hypnosis for Trauma, Family-Focused Therapy, and Relapse Prevention Planning
As the first book of its kind to explore environmental stress as an additional component in the causation and recurrence of bipolar episodes, Meera’s work highlights the safety and effectiveness of hypnotherapy in supporting clients with Bipolar Disorder and offers renewed hope for greater stability, improved quality of life, emotional well-being, and meaningful change.
At its heart, this book is about hope. Whether you are a mental health professional, an individual living with Bipolar Disorder, or someone supporting a loved one affected by the disorder, Meera’s work encourages a deeper understanding of the factors that influence bipolar episodes and the possibilities for growth, healing, and lasting stability. Through greater awareness, effective therapeutic interventions, and compassionate support, individuals can move beyond symptom management toward healthier, more stable, and more fulfilling lives.
To learn more about Meera and view a sneak peek of her book, please go to her authors’ website at MeeraDuncan.com.
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