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Grace and grit : spirituality and healing in the life and death of Treya Killiam Wilber

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Wilber, Ken. [Boston, MA]: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W664 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Wilber, Ken
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Spouses
Biography
Popular Work
ISBN
0877736987
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W664 1993

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With my boots on

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McDonald, Sheona. North Vancouver, B.C.: Waterfall Productions Capilano College , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W822 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
McDonald, Sheona
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, B.C.
Publisher
Waterfall Productions Capilano College
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
colour ; 14 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasm Metastasis
MacPhee, Rosalind
Biography
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 W822 1995

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Denial of death

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Becker, Ernest. New York, NY: Free Press Paperbacks , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
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Author
Becker, Ernest
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press Paperbacks
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xxii, 314 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Heroes - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
0684832402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

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Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
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Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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
BF789 C156 1992

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Perfection of hope : a soul transformed by critical illness

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Simpson, Elizabeth. [Toronto, ON]: Macfarlane Walter & Ross , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Alternate Title
Perfection of hope : a journey back to health
Author
Simpson, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Macfarlane Walter & Ross
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Hope
Neoplasms
Lung Neoplasms
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1551990083
1551990164
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S611 1997

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How I coped when mommy died

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Blake, Brett Hardy, Hope, Lori. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Blake, Brett Hardy
Hope, Lori
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
26 minutes ; booklet
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1572958308
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999

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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

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Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

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How to live between office visits : a guide to life, love and health

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Siegel, Bernie S. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S571h 1993
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0060924675
0060168005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S571h 1993

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Picasso's woman : a breast cancer story

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MacPhee, Rosalind. [Vancouver, BC?]: Douglas & McIntyre , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 M172 1994
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
MacPhee, Rosalind
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Douglas & McIntyre
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Biography
Popular Work
ISBN
1550541587
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
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 M172 1994

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What do I tell my children?

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Woodward, Joanne, Kussmann, Leslie. Millis, MA: Aquarius Productions , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Woodward, Joanne
Kussmann, Leslie
Place of Publication
Millis, MA
Publisher
Aquarius Productions
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
30 minutes
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Popular Work
ISBN
1581400659
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W555 1991

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My God I thought you'd died

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Dosdall, Claude, Broatch, Joanne. Winnipeg, MB: Kromar Printing Ltd. , 1998. 2nd ed., rev. and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D722 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Dosdall, Claude
Broatch, Joanne
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and expanded
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Kromar Printing Ltd.
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0969787413
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D722 1998

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My healing journey : seven years with cancer

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Viszmeg, Joseph, Krepakevich, Jerry. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 V832m 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Viszmeg, Joseph
Krepakevich, Jerry
Corporate Author
National Film Board of Canada
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
45 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 V832m 1998

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Hear how I feel

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Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Sudbury, Ont.: BBS, MCTV , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H435 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Ecoutez mon histoire
Corporate Author
Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ont.
Publisher
BBS, MCTV
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
25 minutes ; 1 booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent Psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H435 1996

Copies

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Cancer stories on life and suffering

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Gregory, David Michael, Russell, Cynthia K. Toronto, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G822c 1999
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presen…
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Author
Gregory, David Michael
Russell, Cynthia K.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xi, 189 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Suffering
Pain - psychology
Caregivers - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"In Cancer Stories five people share their journeys, their stories and the suffering they faced before their deaths. These narratives chronicle the despair, hope and love they experienced while living and dying with cancer, giving the power of the human spirit full voice. Lessons learned are presented as 'gifts' at the conclusion of each of the five narratives." -- Back cover
ISBN
0886293545
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 G822c 1999

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Dancing in limbo : making sense of life after cancer

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Halvorson-Boyd, Glenna, Hunter, Lisa K. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H197 1995
Availability
12 copies, 10 available
A straightforward account of what life is like after the whirlwind of doctors' visits and radical treatments comes to an end.
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Author
Halvorson-Boyd, Glenna
Hunter, Lisa K
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survival
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
A straightforward account of what life is like after the whirlwind of doctors' visits and radical treatments comes to an end.
ISBN
9780787901035
0787901032
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
QZ266 H197 1995

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperPerennial , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperPerennial
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
364 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Popular Work
ISBN
0060976780 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1995

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Widow to widow : thoughtful, practical ideas for rebuilding your life

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Ginsburg, Genevieve Davis. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 1997. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G493 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
The author offers fellow widows, as well as their family and friends, advice for coping with the loss of a husband.
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Author
Ginsburg, Genevieve Davis
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Widowhood - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Popular Work
Abstract
The author offers fellow widows, as well as their family and friends, advice for coping with the loss of a husband.
ISBN
0738209961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G493 1997

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

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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
More Information
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

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Waking the tiger : healing trauma : the innate capacity to transform overwhelming experiences

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Levine, Peter A. Berkeley, Ca.: North Atlantic Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L665w 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Peter A
Place of Publication
Berkeley, Ca.
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Psychophysiology
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002550)
ISBN
155643233X
9781556432330
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 L665w 1997

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Living with a brain tumor

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Lepage, Sherry. [Victoria, BC?]: Capital Health Region , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 L786 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Lepage, Sherry
Corporate Author
Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Capital Health Region
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
28 minutes
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL358 L786 1999

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