Emotional Wellbeing

An introductory session with Diane Aronson

Coming to terms with living with a long term condition

Looking after your wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing Coach, Dems Sidlauskaite, explains what health and wellbeing coaching is and how it can be beneficial

Visit the website to learn more about Dems and health and wellbeing coaching

Download Dems' free health and wellbeing coaching guide to work through some activities

Watch Ali's session to be guided through breathing techniques, gentle stretches and a short meditation

Visit Ali's website for more information and tips

Watch more informative videos on our Emotional Wellbeing YouTube playlist

Dave Smithson, Director of Operations at Anxiety UK, shares his top advice for managing anxiety

For advice, support and Helpline information, visit the Anxiety UK website

Visit our page dedicated to helping you deal with anxiety, including further resources and links

In this live session, Lara explains how hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques can be a helpful addition to your pain management toolkit then leads a light hypnosis taster session

In this live session, Lara guides you through relaxation and grounding techniques that are helpful when you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed

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Zoë Clark shares her tips

Read our AS News article for practical tips on helping your mindset

Learn more about managing depression and anxiety with axial SpA in a video developed by the rheumatology team at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, as part of the NASS Aspiring to Excellence Programme

Sophie Matthew, NASS member talks about how she uses Mindfulness

Sophie shares more Mindfulness techniques which can be used as part of axial SpA management

Read more about how Mindfulness can help in life

Physiotherapist, Susi, leads us through a therapeutic Tai Chi session and explains what Tai Chi is and how it is beneficial for people with axial SpA

It’s a good idea to learn the basics of Tai Chi from an instructor to make sure your style is correct, effective and won’t cause injury.

Ian Young is a Somatic Movement teacher who has had AS since he was 13 years old. In this session, Ian guides you in a gentle Somatics sessio

Zoë shares her simple self care tips for looking after your health and wellbeing, as well as managing your axial SpA

Read Zoë's blog with all her advice

Find out more about our Helpline and other ways to get support

Try Julie’s life coaching taster session focusing on one aspect of your health

Read Julie’s blog on ASone about coaching for axial SpA

Visit Julie’s website to learn more about life coaching