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Naked imperfection : a memoir

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119945
Deacon, Gillian. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D278 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."
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Author
Deacon, Gillian
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
245 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Perfectionism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"What if you're doing everything right - living a healthy, virtuous, conscientious life - and something goes terribly wrong? So when the all-natural vegetarian yogi and runner mother of three young boys was diagnosed with cancer, the world stopped making sense."
ISBN
9780143188513
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 D278 2014

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121211
Hendler, Sue. Kingston, ON: Michael Grass House , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
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Author
Hendler, Sue
Editor
Overall, Christine
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Michael Grass House
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
ISBN
9780987972576
098797257X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012

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I still believe : songs that get you through tough times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20643
EMI CMG Label Group. Brentwood, TN: Star Song Music , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I12 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
EMI CMG Label Group
Place of Publication
Brentwood, TN
Publisher
Star Song Music
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
44 minutes
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Call Number
QZ266 I12 2010

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Relax and renew : restful yoga for stressful times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21584
Lasater, Judith Hanson. Berkeley, CA: Rodmell Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L339 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Relax and renew
Author
Lasater, Judith Hanson
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Rodmell Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xvi, 238 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781930485297
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L339 2011

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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19840
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

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Bright hour : a memoir of living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120153
Riggs, Nina. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that ma…
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Author
Riggs, Nina
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
310 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Life
Life Change Events
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
The Bright Hour is the memoir of Nina Rigg, following a diagnosis of terminal breast cancer. "With the lyricism of poetry and a voice that never trades on simple grief, 'The Bright Hour' celebrates living -- living well, living fully -- and the transcendent combination of light and darkness that makes us human." - Cover
ISBN
9781501169359
1501169351
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 R569 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Calming the rush of panic : a mindfulness-based stress reduction guide to freeing yourself from panic attacks and living a vital life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120506
Stahl, Bob, Millstine, Wendy. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S781 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Stahl, Bob
Millstine, Wendy
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
x, 194 p.
Subjects
Panic disorder - therapy
Anxiety disorders - therapy
Stress, Psychological
Mindfulness
Meditation
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781608825264
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S781 2013

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Managing stress : principles and strategies for health and well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20592
Seaward, Brian Luke. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning , 2012. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 S442 2012
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Seaward, Brian Luke
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxi, 586 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies - methods
Psychotherapy - methods
Relaxation Therapy
ISBN
9780763798338
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172.4 S442 2012

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I am wishes fulfilled meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120986
Dyer, Wayne W., Twyman, James F. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 D997 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
1. Introduction --; 2. Moses Code Meditation -- designed for relaxed meditation --; 3. Moses Code Meditation (with guitar) -- designed for more active meditation --
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Author
Dyer, Wayne W.
Twyman, James F.
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
1. Introduction --
2. Moses Code Meditation -- designed for relaxed meditation --
3. Moses Code Meditation (with guitar) -- designed for more active meditation --
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 D997 2012

Copies

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Effortless relaxation : beautiful music plus subliminal suggestions help you reduce stress within minutes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20575
Halpern, Steven. San Anselmo, CA: Steven Halpern's Inner Peace Music , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H195e 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Halpern, Steven
Place of Publication
San Anselmo, CA
Publisher
Steven Halpern's Inner Peace Music
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
73 minutes
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 H195e 2011

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Life, happiness...and cancer : surviving with action and attitude!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21416
Kerslake, Phil. Lang'ata, Nairobi: Acrodile Publishing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K41 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kerslake, Phil
Place of Publication
Lang'ata, Nairobi
Publisher
Acrodile Publishing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xv, 142 p. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9966724974
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K41 2010

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Applied relaxation training

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19841
McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
41 minutes
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246379
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986

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Progressive relaxation and breathing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18166
McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152p 1986
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Hands and arms; Head, neck and shoulders; Chest, stomach and low back; Legs and feet; Deep breathing; Complete natural breathing; Energizing breath; Alternative breathing
More Information
Alternate Title
Progressive relaxation and breathing : a relaxation and stress reduction audio program
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
Abstract
Hands and arms
Head, neck and shoulders
Chest, stomach and low back
Legs and feet
Deep breathing
Complete natural breathing
Energizing breath
Alternative breathing
ISBN
9781572246393
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152p 1986

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121746
Stahl, Bob, Goldstein, Elisha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2019. 2nd ed, fully revised and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 S781 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Stahl, Bob
Goldstein, Elisha
Edition
2nd ed, fully revised and updated
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 237 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
New Harbinger publications self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Mindfulness
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684033553
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
WM425 S781 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Yoga in a chair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20857
Fournier, Kathleen. [Victoria, BC?]: Kathleen Fournier , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 F778 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Fournier, Kathleen
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Kathleen Fournier
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
34 minutes
Subjects
Yoga
Exercise Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 F778 2011

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Songs and sounds of the humpback whale

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20887
Gentle Persuasion, Sounds of Nature. Hackensack, NJ: Special Music Company , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S698 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gentle Persuasion
Sounds of Nature
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
Special Music Company
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Gentle persuasion
Sounds of nature
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S698 1989

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River of light : getting free of stress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20614
Alexander, Arlene, Gordon, David, Gordon, Steve. Topanga, Calif.: Light of Mind , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 A374 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Letting go into light : stress relief through total body relaxation; Ecstasy of of peace: stress reduction with natural imagery and sounds
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Author
Alexander, Arlene
Gordon, David
Gordon, Steve
Place of Publication
Topanga, Calif.
Publisher
Light of Mind
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
46 minutes
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Letting go into light : stress relief through total body relaxation
Ecstasy of of peace: stress reduction with natural imagery and sounds
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 A374 2011

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Nakai and Eaton : carry the gift

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121677
Nakai, R. Carlos, Eaton, William. Phoenix, AZ: Canyon Records Productions , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N163 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Music for Native American flute with guitar, harp guitar and lyre
More Information
Alternate Title
Nakai & Eaton
Author
Nakai, R. Carlos
Eaton, William
Place of Publication
Phoenix, AZ
Publisher
Canyon Records Productions
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
1 audio disc (59 min : 15 sec)
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Music for Native American flute with guitar, harp guitar and lyre
ISBN
CR-7006
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N163 1988

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Loon echo lake

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120601
Gibson, Dan. [Toronto, ON]: Somerset Entertainment Ltd. , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L863 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nature sounds with music
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Author
Gibson, Dan
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Somerset Entertainment Ltd.
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 audio disc (73 min, 20 sec.)
Series
Solitudes
Exploring nature with music
Dan Gibson's solitudes
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Nature sounds with music
ISBN
096741304224
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Call Number
QZ266 L863 2010

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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19531
Sawasy, Jackie, Fiore, Andy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fiore Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers he…
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Sawasy, Jackie
Fiore, Andy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fiore Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Complementary Therapies
Breathing Exercises
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers herself through various holistic practices. This inspiring film supports the idea that breast cancer is not a death sentence.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Website Notes
2 minute trailer preview
Read Online
http://www.triumphoverbreastcancer.blogspot.com

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