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Emotional vampires : dealing with people who drain you dry

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Bernstein, Albert j. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B531 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bernstein, Albert j.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xi, 242 p.; 23 cm.
Subjects
Conflict (Psychology)
Behavior Control - methods
Emotional Adjustment
Social Skills
Communication barriers
Codependency (Psychology)
Popular Work
ISBN
0071381678
0071352597
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B531 2001

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Complete guide to relieving cancer pain and suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14435
Patt, Richard B, Lang, Susan S. Oxford University Press , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Patt, Richard B
Lang, Susan S
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Pain - drug therapy
Palliative Care - methods
Home Nursing
Pain - prevention & control
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195135015
0195135016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 P315c 2004

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My mother, your mother : embracing "slow medicine" : the compassionate approach to caring for your aging loved ones

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McCullough, Dennis M. New York, NY: Harper , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McCullough, Dennis M
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiii, 263 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Aging
Adult Children
Family
Caregivers
Health Services for the Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780061243035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT120 M131 2009

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Cancer caregiving A-Z : an at-home guide for patients and families

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American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
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Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
x, 157 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Home Nursing
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Palliative Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235928
0944235921
9781604430516
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 C215a 2008
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.
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Seeking the heart of wisdom : the path of insight meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122295
Goldstein, Joseph, Kornfield, Jack. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 G624 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goldstein, Joseph
Kornfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xii, 242 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570628054
9780877733270
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 G624 2001

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Start where you are : a guide to compassionate living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119942
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C545 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xiii, 156 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Buddhism
Spirituality
Empathy
Mindfulness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570628399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 C545 2001

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How to quit smoking even if you don't want to

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Miller, Barbara. Bloomington, IN: Trafford Publishing , 2007. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA900 M647 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Miller, Barbara
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Smoking cessation - methods
Smoking Cessation - psychology
Smoking - prevention & control
Popular Work
Notes
It's easy when you know what to do - Cover
ISBN
9781552123447
1552123448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA900 M647 2007

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Peaceful piggy meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120656
MacLean, Kerry Lee. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
MacLean, Kerry Lee
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
ISBN
9780807563816
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2004
Loan Policy
28 days

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Training the mind and cultivating loving-kindness

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Trungpa, Chogyam. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T871 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Trungpa, Chogyam
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Buddhism
Meditation - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Self-Control
Popular Work
ISBN
0877739544
1590300513
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425 T871 2003

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Moody Cow meditates

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MacLean, Kerry Lee. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
MacLean, Kerry Lee
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Frustration
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
ISBN
9780861715732
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2009

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Self-coaching : the powerful program to beat anxiety and depression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123551
Luciani, Joseph J. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007. Rev. and updated 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L937 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Luciani, Joseph J.
Edition
Rev. and updated 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 256 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Self-Management - methods
Depression
Anxiety disorders - therapy
Stress, Psychological
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780471768289
0471768286
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L937 2007

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When the focus is on care : palliative care and cancer

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Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 W567 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Editor
Foley, Kathleen M
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Palliative Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780944235539
0944235530
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 W567 2005

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Integrated cancer care : caring for the mind, body and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15742
Centre for Integrated Healing. [Vancouver, BC?]: Centre for Integrated Healing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C397 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Participant's guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, vitamins, supplements, complementary medical therapies and healing
Corporate Author
Centre for Integrated Healing
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Centre for Integrated Healing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
67 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Abstract
Participant's guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, vitamins, supplements, complementary medical therapies and healing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C397 2006

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Complete book of breast diagnosis, treatment and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124192
Zhang, Jinjian, Zeng, Lingmin, Guo, Wenhong. [China]: Yuanshui , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 Z63c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Complete book of breast diagnosis, treatment and nursing
Author
Zhang, Jinjian
Zeng, Lingmin
Guo, Wenhong
Place of Publication
[China]
Publisher
Yuanshui
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
208 p. : ill, ; 20 cm
Series
Dr. Me
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
9789867069467
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 Z63c 2007

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…
Corporate Author
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Health Personnel
First Nations
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Delivery of Health Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Ethnic Groups
Community Health Aides
Health Services Accessibility
Social Support
Patient Advocacy
British Columbia
BC Cancer Agency
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes:
Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007)
Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten)
Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris)
Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009
DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009)
Looking for and finding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer
Understanding breast cancer treatments
Stories from aboriginal women
Talking to our family?
Recovery and lifestyle
What is palliative care?
Appendixes
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Kelowna Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
WP870 B830a 2008

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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

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Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…
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Author
Bilsker, Dan
Samra, Joti
Goldner, Elliot
Corporate Author
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
COMH Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
Abstract
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers
Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile
For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
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Parting : a handbook for spiritual care near the end of life

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Holder, Jennifer Sutton, Aldredge-Clanton, Jann. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , [2008].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H727 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Holder, Jennifer Sutton
Aldredge-Clanton, Jann
Place of Publication
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Publication Date
[2008]
Physical Description
xv, 64 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill
Adaptation, Psychological
Pastoral Care
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781554550876
1554550874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H727 2008

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Surviving the cancer system : an empowering guide to taking control of care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18097
Fesen, Mark R. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F413 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Fesen, Mark R
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
AMACOM
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiii, 274 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diagnosis
Neoplasms - therapy
Physician-Patient Relations
Patient Advocacy
Decision Making
Cancer Care Facilities
Popular Work
ISBN
9780814413562
0814413560
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F413 2009

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Naturally there's hope : a handbook for the naturopathic care of cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13384
McKinney, Neil. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M158 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McKinney, Neil
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Complementary Therapies
Naturopathy
Popular Work
ISBN
1412004640
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M158 2003

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Everyone's guide to cancer supportive care : a comprehensive handbook for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14692
Rosenbaum, Ernest H, Rosenbaum, Isadora. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and r…
Author
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Rosenbaum, Isadora
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xix, 579 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient-Centered Care
Social Support
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Caregivers
Popular Work
Handbooks
Abstract
Cancer care specialists answer questions concerning a cancer patient's physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Includes understanding cancer and its treatments; chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant side effects; stress and cancer; the will to live; spirituality; sexuality; nutrition; and rehabilitation and fitness.
ISBN
9780740750410
0740750410
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 R813 2005

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