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In these videos, you'll see health professionals and stroke survivors using the ACT Now Toolkit. We've included demonstrations with a motivated survivor who's ready for change, another who's less motivated and has more barriers, and sessions addressing a non-physical activity goal.
Motivated and Ready
ACT Now in action.
Overcoming Barriers
Supporting less motivated survivors.
Beyond Physical
Achieving non-activity goals with ACT Now.
Toolkit Brochures
These brochures explain the background and purpose of the ACT Now Toolkit, and they're perfect for printing and sharing with health professionals and survivors of stroke.
Physical activity and exercise
Stroke information and self-management
references
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