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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
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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Dying : a book of comfort

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Garden City, NY: GuildAmerica Books , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
McNees, Pat
Place of Publication
Garden City, NY
Publisher
GuildAmerica Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss
Bereavement
Grief
Attitude to Death
Anecdotes
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1568651570
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996

Copies

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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16092
Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5386
Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Furman, Joan
McNabb, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bell Tower
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death
Social Support
Attitude to Death
ISBN
609800035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997

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Year to live : how to live this year as if it were your last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122294
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
viii, 175 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609801949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997

Copies

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Tibetan book of living and dying

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Rinpoche, Sogyal. [San Francisco, CA]: Harper SanFrancisco , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R582 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rinpoche, Sogyal
Place of Publication
[San Francisco, CA]
Publisher
Harper SanFrancisco
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xiv, 425 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Spirituality
Religious Philosophies
Death and dying
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Thanatology
ISBN
0062508342
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 R582 1994

Copies

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Living with death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9222
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1981.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
More Information
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Terminal Care
Abstract
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981

Copies

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog497
Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
More Information
Author
Mills, Joyce C
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
ISBN
945354541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993

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But won't Granny need her socks? : dealing effectively with children's concerns about death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1875
Knowles, Donald W, Reeves, Nancy C. Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists
More Information
Author
Knowles, Donald W
Reeves, Nancy C
Place of Publication
Dubuque, Ia.
Publisher
Kendall/Hunt
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists
ISBN
0840370725
0840348061
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983

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Parenting with wit and wisdom in times of chaos and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21818
Coloroso, Barbara. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Coloroso, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
271 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Child
Adolescent
Family - psychology
Parenting
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780670886227
067088622X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999

Copies

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Close to the bone : life threatening illness and the search for meaning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7467
Bolen, Jean Shinoda. New York, NY: Scribner | Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B688 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bolen, Jean Shinoda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Stress, Psychological
Terminal Care - psychology
ISBN
0684822377
0684835304 (pbk.)
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
BF789 B688 1996

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Living when a loved one has died

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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.
More Information
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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How we die : reflections on life's final chapter

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4714
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Vintage Books , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 N969 1994
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Vintage Books
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xviii, 278 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
ISBN
9780679742449
0679742441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 N969 1994

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Gift of hope : how we survive our tragedies

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Veninga, Robert L. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Co. , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HQ1412 V461 1985
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Veninga, Robert L
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co.
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Grief
Death
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
0316899046
034541036X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
HQ1412 V461 1985

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Helping children cope with death : guidelines and resources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4862
Wass, Hannelore, Corr, Charles A. New York, NY: Hemisphere Publishing Corp. , 1984. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
More Information
Author
Wass, Hannelore
Corr, Charles A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hemisphere Publishing Corp.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Abstract
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984

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Remember the secret

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8301
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. Berkeley, Ca.: Tricycle Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K82r 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A book about death and grief with a religious background and message.
More Information
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
Berkeley, Ca.
Publisher
Tricycle Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Grief
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A book about death and grief with a religious background and message.
ISBN
0890875243
1883672791 (new)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 K82r 1998

Copies

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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9733
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1990. 3rd ed., updated and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
More Information
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed., updated and expanded
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Child
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.
ISBN
0807023639
9780807023631
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G875 1990

Copies

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog822
Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
More Information
Author
Mellonie, Bryan
Ingpen, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)
ISBN
0553340239
9780553344028
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
BF575 C5 M527 1983

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Why did grandpa die? : a book about death

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Hazen Barbara Shook, Schories, Pat. Racine, WI: Western Publishing Company, Inc. , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 H429 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hazen Barbara Shook
Schories, Pat
Place of Publication
Racine, WI
Publisher
Western Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1985
Physical Description
[25] p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0307124843
030723276X
9780307232762
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 H429 1985

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Badger's parting gifts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3831
Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
More Information
Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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
BF575 C5 V315 1984

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