Self-Management Videos

Building your Healthcare Team

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X-ray & Arthritis

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Aids & Devices

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Arthritis & Surgery

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Medication and Arthritis

Diet & Arthritis

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Weight Management

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Food and Arthritis

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Persistent Pain

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Medication & Arthritis

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Pacing your Activities

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Staying Active

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Work

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Relationships

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Arthritis & Mental Health

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Goal Setting

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Planning Ahead

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Understanding Emotions

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Dealing with Emotions

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Mood and Arthritis

Distraction Techniques

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Distraction Exercises

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Exercise 1: Deep Breathing

Exercise 2: Progressive Relaxation

Exercise 3: Visualisation

Positive Thinking

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