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Nana upstairs and nana downstairs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9730
dePaola, Tomie. New York, NY: Puffin Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 D419 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
About a boy?s relationship with his grandmother and great grandmother which teaches him about death.
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Author
dePaola, Tomie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
About a boy?s relationship with his grandmother and great grandmother which teaches him about death.
ISBN
0698118367
9780698118362
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 D419 1997

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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

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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

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Beyond grief : a guide for recovering from the death of a loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9932
Staudacher, Carol. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Staudacher, Carol
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
144 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
0934986436
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987

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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
More Information
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

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Coping with the final tragedy : cultural variation in dying and grieving

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Amityville, N.Y.: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Counts, David
Counts, Dorothy A.
Place of Publication
Amityville, N.Y.
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Death
Grief
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
0895030829
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991

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When someone very special dies : children can learn to cope with grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog416
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 H458 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life.
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Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Death
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 H458 1988

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Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 stories of courage and inspiration from those who have survived cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog436
Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories of courage and inspiration
Chicken soup for the surviving soul : 101 healing stories about those who have survived cancer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms
Survivors
Social Support
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781558744028
1558744029
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C533 1996

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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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.
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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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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

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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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Last touch : preparing for a parent's death

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Becker, Marilyn R. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B395 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Becker, Marilyn R
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
1879237342
9781879237346
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 B395 1992

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

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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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Gentle death

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Seguin, Marilynne. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 S456 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Seguin, Marilynne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Euthanasia
Death
Physician-Patient Relations
Terminal Care
Ethics, Medical
ISBN
1550135538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W50 S456 1994

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Been there

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Bayview Support Network. [Toronto, ON]: Film Images , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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

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How different religions view death and afterlife

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Philadelphia, PA: Charles Press, Publishers , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 H847 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Johnson, Christopher Jay
McGee Marsha G
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Charles Press, Publishers
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Death
Religions
Cross-Cultural Comparison
ISBN
0914783556
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 H847 1991

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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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Death

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Guildford: Lutterworth Educational , 1980.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 D285 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Prickett, John
Place of Publication
Guildford
Publisher
Lutterworth Educational
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Death
Pastoral Care
Cross-Cultural Comparison
ISBN
071882443I
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 D285 1980

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

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Deerfield Beach, Fla.: Health Communications, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 C533w 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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

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Living with grief when illness is prolonged

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Washington, DC: Hospice Foundation of America , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 L785 1997 v.6
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Doka, Kenneth J
Davidson, Joyce D
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Hospice Foundation of America
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xii, 220 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Death
Loss
Popular Work
ISBN
9781560327035
1560327030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 L785 1997 v.6

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Badger's parting gifts

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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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Facing widowhood : a practical guide

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Zimmerman, Lillian, Spencer, Charmaine. [Burnaby, BC]: Simon Fraser University , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Zimmerman, Lillian
Spencer, Charmaine
Place of Publication
[Burnaby, BC]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
24 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Widowhood
Death
Grief
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 F141 1999
Read Online
http://summit.sfu.ca/item/509

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