Turn your bipolarity into an opportunity

Your path to recovery with bipolarity experts

We believe in recovery

The mission of the association “Les Étapes de l'Espoir” is to support people living with bipolarity, by focusing on individual empowerment through a series of structured stages of commitment and support.
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Understand

The aim is to promote a deeper understanding of what it means to live with this difference, by using various channels such as the “Bipolar Word” podcasts, youtube, blogs, social networks and newsletters.

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Accept

We encourage the acceptance of bipolarity as an integral part of identity. We create spaces for mutual support and training to embrace your difference and recognize your diagnosis.

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Finding the right support for bipolar disorder

Accompany

We offer ongoing support with qualified professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, peer helpers) face-to-face or via teleconsultation to manage bipolarity and improve well-being.

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The stages of hope
CAPREGOT

A care path created by bipolar patients for bipolar people

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During the sessions

Exchange with experts in bipolarity, such as a psychiatrist, a psychologist or a peer helper...

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Beyond the sessions

Living better with your bipolarity thanks to a community and available resources.

Living better with your bipolarity on a daily basis

The companions of your stability

Trainings around bipolarity

Living better with bipolarity

We bring you the 5 pillars to transform your bipolarity into an opportunity and to realize your true potential. (500+ learners)

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Training for a bipolar person
“I took the training on bipolar disorders, it is excellent and I strongly recommend it for us as patients and for those around me, it allows us to understand a lot of things.” Hicham Benhida
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Your psychiatrist, psychologist and peer helper

Your bipolarity experts

HopeStage supports bipolar people with a whole team of psychiatrists, psychologists and peer helpers. Your personalized care journey to realize your true potential.

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“I encourage HopeStage to develop a support network for people with bipolar disorders. Thanks to him, I was able to find a psychologist who really knows this disease well. Thanks!” bernard
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Bipolar Discourse Group

Community around bipolarity

Exchange in a private support group between people living with bipolarity to stop feeling alone (3,000+ people)

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“Thank you for allowing our bipolar community to come together and help each other out.” Caroline Touzeau
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Answering your questions

Your personalized support with bipolarity experts

Why join the association?
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- Support us: Help us to fulfill our mission, which is to support the people concerned towards recovery.

- Live training in psychoeducation:
Transform your bipolarity into an opportunity thanks to our training courses.

- Exclusive newsletters:
Receive useful information, advice and the latest news from the association every month.

- Special events and surprises:
Take part in exclusive events to connect with other members and discover our surprising initiatives. (in video)

- Personalized orientation:
Access a base of partner practitioners who are experts in bipolarity to get the help you need.

- Talk groups:
Join our group videoconference sessions guided by peer helpers.

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Why consult a psychologist?
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Psychotherapy is a key part of the process of recovering and managing bipolarity. It allows you to learn to better manage emotions, relationships and the challenges of daily life.

Together, we can turn challenges into steps toward hope and recovery.

What are our pillars of recovery?
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EMBRACE-IT

E - Educate & Understand
- Master your bipolar condition
- Know your triggers and patterns

M - Manage & Monitor
- Track moods and symptoms
- Use digital health tools

B - Build Acceptance
- Accept your uniqueness
- Share when ready

R - Regulate & Respond
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Establish healthy routines
- Maintain work-life balance

A - Activate Support
- Build your support network
- Connect with health professionals

C - Connect & Communicate
- Join peer support groups
- Share experiences

E - Establish Tools
- Keep a mood journal
- Crisis plan

I - Implement Treatment
- Follow medication schedule
- Regular check-up

T - Transform & Thrive
- Turn challenges into strength
- Help others

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What is HopeStage?
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HopeStage réunit une association loi 1901 'Les Étapes de l'Espoir' et une entreprise sous forme de plateforme à impact 'HopeStage'. L'association aide les personnes bipolaires, leurs proches et collabore avec des professionnels de santé (psychiatres, psychologues, pairs-aidants). L'entreprise conseille les organisations sur les enjeux de santé mentale, permettant ainsi de financer notre mission sociale.

How are psychiatrists, psychologists and peer helpers selected?
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We choose competent and recognized professionals trained in the latest validated therapies. They are all experts in bipolarity and participate in a new approach to quality care.
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What is our mission?
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HopeStage’s mission: Transforming bipolarity into an opportunity through a structured empowerment journey leading to recovery.

Our Stages of Hope journey is built around 3 key phases:

1. Understand
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Challenging preconceived notions about bipolarity
Free and immediately accessible resources:
- Podcast
- YouTube
- Blog, newsletters
- Social media content

2. Accept:
Guiding you toward accepting your difference
Free and immediately accessible services:
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Peer support communities
- Online trainings

3. Guide (members only):
Connecting you with the right support structures:
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Specialized associations
- Public organizations
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Peer helpers

How does the treatment process take place?
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Example of personalized Stages of Hope support for bipolarity according to your goals:

1. Make an appointment on Doctolib with a psychologist hither

2. Balance sheet to do at home (questionnaire to prepare for the consultation)

3. Session I: Counselling with a psychologist
- Psychological interview to understand your story and your difficulties
- Definition of common goals that correspond to you
- Development of your personalized care project

4. Session II: Consultation with a psychiatrist
- Take stock of current diagnoses
- Taking into account needs and requests (work stoppage, medication)
- Definition of a personalized action plan
- Report

5. Quiz
- Tools for monitoring and starting to take control of your health

6. Session III: Appointment with your peer caregiver
- Definition of your life goals
- Connection with partner associations
- Making contact with the family

7. Personalized course
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Depending on needs, we offer a personalized course (for example)

8. Session IV: Consultation with a psychologist

9. Session V: Consultation with a psychiatrist

10. Quiz...

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