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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125270
Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…
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Author
Kanarek, Robin Bennett
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
209 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781421445984
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023

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A matter of death and life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123325
Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Yalom, Irvin D.
Yalom, Marilyn
Place of Publication
Stanford, CA
Publisher
Redwood Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Grief
Loss
Love
Spouses
Adaptation, Psychological
Aging
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781503613768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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Freedom from health anxiety : understand and overcome obsessive worry about your health or someone else's and find peace of mind

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125265
Cassiday, Karen Lynn. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C345 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Cassiday, Karen Lynn
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
ix, 184 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Anxiety
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
Mental Health
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781684039043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 C345 2022

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Daily relaxer : audio companion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19822
McKay, Matthew, Fanning, Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M153 2007 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Disc 1: Relax your body; Calm your mind; Refresh your spirit; Disc 2: Relieve your worry; Improve your mood
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Alternate Title
Daily relaxer : audio companion : soothing guided meditations for deep relaxation anytime, anywhere
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning, Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 104 minutes
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Adaptation, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
Abstract
Disc 1: Relax your body
Calm your mind
Refresh your spirit
Disc 2: Relieve your worry
Improve your mood
ISBN
9781572246362
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M153 2007 v.1-2

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Breast cancer inside out : bodies, biographies & beliefs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125229
Oxford ; New York: Peter Lang , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Editor
Myers, Kimberly R
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Peter Lang
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xiv, 483 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Medical humanities ; vol.1
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Self Care
Social Support
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781800796805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828m 2021

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Information and support needs of cancer patients and their families in the West Kootenay Boundary region : report of the community needs assessment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4594
BC Cancer Agency, West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 I43 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
West Kootenay Boundary Cancer Resource Project Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Surveys, Health Care
Community Health Services
Family
Social Support
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
QZ201 I43 1998

Copies

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Third (3rd) serving of chicken soup for the soul : 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10154
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C533t 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xx, 352 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
1558743790
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 C533t 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Been there

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2546
Bayview Support Network. [Toronto, ON]: Film Images , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Corporate Author
Bayview Support Network
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Film Images
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
colour ; 26 minutes
Subjects
Social Support
Patient Participation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994

Copies

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Chicken soup for the woman's soul : 101 stories to open the hearts and rekindle the spirits of women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3528
Deerfield Beach, Fla.: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xvii, 350 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Women
Social Support
Popular Work
Anecdotes
ISBN
1558744150
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Guide for cancer supporters : step by step ways to help a relative or friend fight cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7885
Bloch, Annette, Bloch, Richard. Kansas City, MO: R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
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Author
Bloch, Annette
Bloch, Richard
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
Provides information on cancer and its treatments as well as ways to support the patient.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B651g 1999

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

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Not alone : couples share candidly about prostate cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18167
Krahn, Leona. Winnipeg, MB: Krahn Communications , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 K89 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Krahn, Leona
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Krahn Communications
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
44 minutes
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WJ752 K89 1999

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How then, shall we live? : four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning of our lives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21230
Muller, Wayne. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1997. Bantam trade pbk. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 M958 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Muller, Wayne
Edition
Bantam trade pbk. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xiii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553375053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 M958 1997

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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18328
King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
King, Dean
King, Jessica
Pearlroth, Jonathan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378450
0553378457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998

Copies

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Living when a loved one has died

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7604
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
ISBN
0807027197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995

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Bittersweet : how sorrow and longing make us whole

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124242
Cain, Susan. New York, NY: Crown , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C135b 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know-…
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Author
Cain, Susan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xxxiv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
Grief
Sadness - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
"Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward each other. And we can learn to transform our own pain into creativity, transcendence, and connection. At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways"-- Publisher's description
ISBN
9780451499783
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C135b 2022

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Moving beyond breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15202
U.S. National Cancer Institute. Los Angeles, CA: UCLA School of Public Health | U.S. National Cancer Institute , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M935 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Corporate Author
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
UCLA School of Public Health
U.S. National Cancer Institute
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
23 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Survivors - psychology - popular works
Social Support
Women
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 M935 1999

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Cope with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5917
Digital Rain Incorporated, Cope with Cancer Advisory Board. [Toronto, ON]: Digital Rain Incorporated , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C782 1999
For people recently diagnosed with cancer or living with cancer, their families and friends
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Corporate Author
Digital Rain Incorporated
Cope with Cancer Advisory Board
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Digital Rain Incorporated
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
For people recently diagnosed with cancer or living with cancer, their families and friends
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C782 1999
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How we live is how we die

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124468
Chödrön, Pema. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C545h 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"How We Live is How We'll Die shares Pema Chodron's wise words on working with this flow of life-learning to live with more ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty; embracing new beginnings; and ultimately preparing for death with more wonder and less fear. Beloved teacher Pema Chodron writes…
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Author
Chödrön, Pema
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Mindfulness
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
"How We Live is How We'll Die shares Pema Chodron's wise words on working with this flow of life-learning to live with more ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty; embracing new beginnings; and ultimately preparing for death with more wonder and less fear. Beloved teacher Pema Chodron writes this book in her 85th year, and her insights on making friends with change are poignant for readers of all ages. This book shares Pema's thoughts on the bardos--the Tibetan teachings on what happens between this life and the next--and how they are relevant in each moment of our life now. She also shares wisdom on working with challenging emotions of craving, aggression, and ignorance, transforming them into a path of awakening and love. The more freedom we can find in our hearts and minds as we live, the more fearlessly we'll be able to confront death and life's countless changes."-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781611809244
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C545h 2022

Copies

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Simple living guide : a sourcebook for less stressful, more joyful living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20543
Luhrs, Janet. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Luhrs, Janet
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xix, 444 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553067965
0553067966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997

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