Investigating the effect of the "Kalmer" relaxation intervention on emotional distress after stroke

All ten participants will have access to the online and self-managed "kalmer" relaxation video intervention via a log in. Participants will have a choice between progressive muscle relaxation, yogic breathing, or imaginal relaxation tasks to complete for five days a week for five weeks for as many minutes/hours as they like. Progressive muscle relaxation involves tensing and releasing of the major muscles in the body (e.g. legs, chest, shoulders etc.) while engaging in deep breathing to remove tension in the body. Yogic breathing involves deep diaphragmatic breathing to slow down the heart rate and increase blood flow to the brain. Imaginal relaxation involves listening to a guided meditation and imagining a calming scene such as a beach or forest, while breathing slowly and deeply. Participants can choose ANY of the relaxation strategies to complete each day for the duration of the five week trial. Participants will also be given some psycho-education on anxiety and depression after stroke. This psycho-education will come in the form of a printable PDF document (designed specifically for the study by the research team) that provides basic information on what anxiety and depression is, how common it is after stroke, information on what relaxation it is and why it can be helpful, and information outlining that the "Kalmer" relaxation intervention was co-designed alongside 12 people with aphasia. Participants will also have the option of a weekly phone call (without a maximum duration) to the registered psychologist researcher for support with using the intervention. No additional counselling will be given. The mode of delivery will be online and be provided individually for participants and they can do the intervention in their homes or anywhere they choose. Treatment adherence will measured online to determine how often videos were completed throughout the trial.