Our approach

How Ankra works

A way of working that starts with the person — not a list of products. Support, tools, understanding: three gestures in service of a single point of reference.

Three gestures

Support · Tools · Understanding

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SupportCreating space to articulate what is being experienced, clarify needs, and move forward from where the person actually is.
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ToolsUsing structured tools when they help to articulate, organize, prepare, or track.
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UnderstandingMaking rigorous knowledge accessible while distinguishing what is established, what is a hypothesis, and what remains uncertain.
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A simple method

Observe · Organize · Respect · Choose

  • Observe what is happening;
  • Organize information and next steps;
  • Respect current capacities and limits;
  • Choose a realistic next step, then reassess.
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An approach that starts with the person

"The tool adapts to the person, never the other way around."

We don't try to fit a person into a tool. We start from their situation, their needs, and their current capacities.

Tools in service of support
Articulate and track

The Health Compass

Articulate and track your experience: a simple, structured portrait of your condition, revisited day after day to spot trends. Offered free of charge.

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Understand the landscape

The Navigation Guide

Understand the landscape of the healthcare journey and the reference points that help you find your way.

Discover the Guide
Map it

The Pain Atlas®

Understand the science of pain and map your own pain experience using the Ankra Cartography Method®.

Discover the Atlas
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Rigour as a reference point

Distinguishing to better understand

Ankra aims to distinguish what is established, what constitutes a hypothesis, and what is still to be understood.

Explore the Observatory
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A clearly defined role

No diagnosis, no treatment

Ankra's specialized psychosocial support does not replace medical care or psychotherapy. For details on the framework and session formats, see the Support page.

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