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Lifescripts : what to say to get what you want in life's toughest situations

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Pollan, Stephen M, Levine, Mark. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 P771 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Lifescripts : what to say to get what you want in life's toughest situations : revised with new scripts for the workplace
Author
Pollan, Stephen M
Levine, Mark
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xv, 464 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Verbal Behavior
Negotiating
Personnel Management
Persuasive Communication
Self Concept
Workplace
Dissent and Disputes
ISBN
9780471643760
0471643769
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF637 C45 P771 2004

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Take your time : how to find patience, peace and meaning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16314
Easwaran, Eknath. Tomales, CA: Nilgiri Press , 2006. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 S4 E19 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Easwaran, Eknath
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Tomales, CA
Publisher
Nilgiri Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
207 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Time Management
Self Concept
Interpersonal Relations
Meditation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781586380182
1586380184
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF637 S4 E19 2006

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Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113438
Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Gordon, Sol
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Helping Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385299008
0385299001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994

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Nonviolent communication : a language of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120504
Rosenberg, Marshall B. Encinitas, CA.: Puddle Dancer Press , 2015. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 R813 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Rosenberg, Marshall B
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Encinitas, CA.
Publisher
Puddle Dancer Press
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xix, 244 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Empathy
Conflict (Psychology)
Negotiating
Verbal Behavior
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002447)
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002451)
ISBN
9781892005281
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 R813 2015

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How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120961
Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
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Author
Clifford, Christine
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
KPT Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Friends
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
Abstract
It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.
ISBN
9781944833435
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C637 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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How to help someone with cancer : 70 ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121083
Benish, Shannon. [Dodge City, KS]: Shannon Benish , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B467 2016
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
How to help someone with cancer : seventy ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment
Author
Benish, Shannon
Place of Publication
[Dodge City, KS]
Publisher
Shannon Benish
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Caregivers
Helping Behavior
Popular Work
ISBN
9780998422800
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 B467 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

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Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Henley, Marissa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
P&R Publishing Company
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
261 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Friends
Interpersonal Relations
Caregivers
Social Support
Helping Behavior
Christianity
Popular Work
Spirituality
ISBN
9781629953540
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H514 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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How to help your friend with cancer

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Fullbright, Colleen Dolan. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Fullbright, Colleen Dolan
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xvii, 99 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Social Support
Friends
Popular Work
Helping Behavior
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781604432244
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F965 2015

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Don't sweat the small stuff...and it's all small stuff : simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life

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Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C2841 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Carlson, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
Behavior Therapy
Interpersonal Relations
Stress, Psychological - popular works
Life Style
Life Change Events - popular works
ISBN
0786881852
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 C2841 1997

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Loving, supporting and caring for the cancer patient : a guide to communication, compassion and courage

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Goldberg, Stan. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G618 2016
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Goldberg, Stan
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 199 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Caregivers - psychology
Emotional Adjustment
Terminal Care
Patient Comfort
Compassion
Empathy
Helping Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780810895867
0810895862
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G618 2016

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Return to sex and intimacy : for cancer survivors and their partners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120267
Russer, Michael J., Lopez, Jacqueline V. Montecito, CA: SOS Institute , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 R968 2017
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Russer, Michael J.
Lopez, Jacqueline V.
Place of Publication
Montecito, CA
Publisher
SOS Institute
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
197 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Sexuality
Body Image
Sexual Partners
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Erectile Dysfunction
Sexual Behavior
Spouses
Interpersonal Relations
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780692886397
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 R968 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together

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Shapiro, Dan. [Boston, MA]: Trumpeter , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Shapiro, Dan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Trumpeter
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 233 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611800173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013

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Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical resource for managing the side effects of cancer therapy

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Ladas, Elena, Kelly, Kara M. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Table of contents:; The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition …
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Ladas, Elena
Kelly, Kara M
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xii, 304 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Radiotherapy - adverse effects
Complementary Therapies - methods
Integrative Medicine - methods
Handbooks
Abstract
Table of contents:
The Role of Complementary Medicine and Cancer Treatment -- Communicating with Your Medical Team -- How To Use This Book -- Descriptions of Complementary Medicine Therapies -- Aromatherapy -- Chinese Medicine and Acupressure -- Herbal Teas -- Homeopathy -- Massage -- Nutrition -- Reflexology -- Supplements (Nutrition, Herbal) -- Visual Imagery -- Yoga -- Cancer Associated Side Effects -- Anxiety & Stress -- Chemo Brain -- Constipation -- Depression -- Diarrhea -- Dry Mouth -- Fatigue -- Headache -- Hot Flashes -- Immune Suppression -- Insomnia -- Loss of Appetite -- Loss of Libido -- Lymphedema -- Mouth Sores -- Nausea & Vomiting -- Pain -- Peripheral Neuropathy -- Radiation Burns -- Shortness of Breath -- Urinary Retention and Incontinence -- Appendices -- Appendix A Acupressure Point Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix B Anatomical Muscle Reference Model -- Appendix C Reflexology Foot and Hand Reference Charts -- Appendix D Yoga Instruction and Illustrations -- Appendix E Glycemic Index -- Appendix F High Fiber Food Sources -- Appendix G Managing Food Portions -- Appendix H References -- Appendix I Resources -- Appendix J Metric Conversion Table.
Notes
Previously catalogued with title, Integrative strategies for cancer patients : a practical guide for managing the side effects of cancer therapy
ISBN
9789814313230
9789814313247
9789814383967
9814313238
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L153 2012
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.
Read Online
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=426437

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Giving : how each of us can change the world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17795
Clinton, Bill. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HN18 C477 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The explosion of private citizens doing public good; Giving money; Giving time; Giving things; Giving skills; Gifts of reconciliation and new beginnings; Gifts that keep on giving; Model gifts; Giving to good ideas; Organizing markets for the public good; Nonprofit markets can be organized too; Wha…
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Author
Clinton, Bill
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xiii, 240 p. ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Organizations, Nonprofit
Gift Giving
Fund Raising
Social Change
Interpersonal Relations
Voluntary Workers
World Health
Abstract
The explosion of private citizens doing public good
Giving money
Giving time
Giving things
Giving skills
Gifts of reconciliation and new beginnings
Gifts that keep on giving
Model gifts
Giving to good ideas
Organizing markets for the public good
Nonprofit markets can be organized too
What about government?
How much should you give and why?
ISBN
9780307266743
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
HN18 C477 2007

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