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Healing words : the power of prayer and the practice of medicine

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Dossey, Larry. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W61 D724h 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dossey, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery
Spirituality
Religion
Notes
Publication date and ISBN may differ in branch copies.
ISBN
0062502522
0061043834
9780062502513
0062502514
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W61 D724h 1993

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Faith factor : proof of the healing power of prayer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9443
Matthews, Dale A, Clark, Connie. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Books Canada Ltd , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 M438p 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Matthews, Dale A
Clark, Connie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Books Canada Ltd
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Religion and Medicine
Religion and Psychology
Spirituality
Mental Healing
ISBN
0670875392
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 M438p 1998

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Wheaton, Ill.: Quest Books , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 S759 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Kunz, Dora
Place of Publication
Wheaton, Ill.
Publisher
Quest Books
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Mental Healing
ISBN
835607143
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WM172 S759 1995

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Psychobiology of mind-body healing : new concepts of therapeutic hypnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2174
Rossi, Ernest Lawrence. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1993. rev. ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 R831 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rossi, Ernest Lawrence
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Mental Healing
Psychoneuroimmunology
Hypnosis
ISBN
393701689
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172 R831 1993

Copies

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Is religion good for your health ? : the effects of religion on physical and mental health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2550
Koenig, Harold. New York, NY: Haworth Pastoral Press , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 K78 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Koenig, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Pastoral Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Mental Healing
Religion and Medicine
ISBN
789002299
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 K78 1997

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Rituals of healing : using imagery for health and wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3891
Achterberg, Jeanne, Dossey, Barbara M, Kolkmeier, Leslie. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1994.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 A179r 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Achterberg, Jeanne
Dossey, Barbara M
Kolkmeier, Leslie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
ISBN
055373471
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 A179r 1994

Copies

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Overcoming stress-induced brain fog : 10 simple ways to find focus, improve memory & feel grounded

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124524
Weber, Jill P. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2022.
Audience
Professional
"Brain fog-that feeling of being overstimulated and stressed to the point where it affects the ability to focus, concentrate, or communicate effectively-is a very real issue for many people. The prolonged stress and anxiety that lead to brain fog can decrease motivation, passion, and even one's sen…
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Author
Weber, Jill P.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Stress (Psychology)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Anxiety
Mindfulness
Popular Work
Abstract
"Brain fog-that feeling of being overstimulated and stressed to the point where it affects the ability to focus, concentrate, or communicate effectively-is a very real issue for many people. The prolonged stress and anxiety that lead to brain fog can decrease motivation, passion, and even one's sense of self-worth. This book presents proven-effective skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and neuroscience, and offers readers ten powerful and accessible approaches for cutting through the haze and reclaiming control"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781684039944
9781684039968
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Prediction machines, updated and expanded : the simple economics of artificial intelligence

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Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Review Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The Economist The impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple. Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life?driving cars, trading stocks, an…
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Editor
Agrawal, Ajay
Gans, Joshua
Goldfarb, Avi
Place of Publication
Boston, Massachusetts
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
ProQuest Ebook Central
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence - economics
Forecasting - methods
Decision Making
Abstract
"Named one of "The five best books to understand AI" by The Economist The impact AI will have is profound, but the economic framework for understanding it is surprisingly simple. Artificial intelligence seems to do the impossible, magically bringing machines to life?driving cars, trading stocks, and teaching children. But facing the sea change that AI brings can be paralyzing. How should companies set strategies, governments design policies, and people plan their lives for a world so different from what we know? In the face of such uncertainty, many either cower in fear or predict an impossibly sunny future. But in Prediction Machines, three eminent economists recast the rise of AI as a drop in the cost of prediction. With this masterful stroke, they lift the curtain on the AI-is-magic hype and provide economic clarity about the AI revolution as well as a basis for action by executives, policy makers, investors, and entrepreneurs. In this new, updated edition, the authors illustrate how, when AI is framed as cheap prediction, its extraordinary potential becomes clear: Prediction is at the heart of making decisions amid uncertainty. Our businesses and personal lives are riddled with such decisions. Prediction tools increase productivity?operating machines, handling documents, communicating with customers. Uncertainty constrains strategy. Better prediction creates opportunities for new business strategies to compete. The authors reset the context, describing the striking impact the book has had and how its argument and its implications are playing out in the real world. And in new material, they explain how prediction fits into decision-making processes and how foundational technologies such as quantum computing will impact business choices. Penetrating, insightful, and practical, Prediction Machines will help you navigate the changes on the horizon." --publisher
ISBN
9781647824679
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Scientific research on spirituality and health : a report based on the Scientific Progress in Spirituality Conferences

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5591
Rockville, Md.: National Institute for Healthcare Research , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 S416 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Larson, David B
Swyers, James P
McCullough, Michael E
Place of Publication
Rockville, Md.
Publisher
National Institute for Healthcare Research
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Religion and Medicine
Spirituality
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 S416 1998

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Exploring the role of spirituality in the experience of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14781
Capozzi, Lori. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 1995 C246
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Capozzi, Lori
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
40 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spirituality
Counseling - methods
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
LE3 1995 C246

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Integrating spirituality into treatment : resources for practitioners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6022
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 I58 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Miller, William R
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Spirituality
Psychotherapy - methods
Religion and Psychology
ISBN
1557985812
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 I58 1999

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Mindful medicine : 40 simple practices to help healthcare professionals heal burnout and reconnect to purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124335
Bays, Jan Chozen. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172.4 B361 2022
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Bays, Jan Chozen
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Mindfulness
Resilience
Burnout, Professional - prevention & control
Burnout, Psychological - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
ISBN
9781645470526
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172.4 B361 2022

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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Fast facts for wound care nurses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123664
Myers, Trisha. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC , 2022. 2nd ed,.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Attacking the Basics: What Fuels a Wound -- The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound Closure -- Acute Wounds -- Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds -- Pressure Injuries -- Atypical, Complex Wounds -- Assessing Wounds -- Documenting and Photographing Wounds -- Selecting the Correct Dress…
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Author
Myers, Trisha
Edition
2nd ed,
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, LLC
Publication Date
2022
Series
R2 Library
Fast facts series
Subjects
Wounds and Injuries - nursing
Wound healing
Handbook
Abstract
Contents:
Attacking the Basics: What Fuels a Wound -- The Phases of Wound Healing and Types of Wound Closure -- Acute Wounds -- Chronic Lower Extremity Wounds -- Pressure Injuries -- Atypical, Complex Wounds -- Assessing Wounds -- Documenting and Photographing Wounds -- Selecting the Correct Dressings -- Biologic Agents and Skin Substitutes -- Wound Debridement -- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy -- Caring for Ostomies and Fistulas -- The Promotion of Skin Integrity -- Selecting Optimal Support Surfaces and Patient Positioning -- Qualifications and Certifications for Wound Care -- Facility Accreditation -- The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Healthcare's Common Procedural Coding System.
ISBN
0826195024
9780826195029
9780826195098
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Healer's calling : a spirituality for physicians and other health care professionals

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Sulmasy, Daniel P. New York, NY: Paulist Press , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 S953 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sulmasy, Daniel P
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Paulist Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Christianity
Physicians - psychology
Health Personnel - psychology
Religion and Medicine
Spirituality
ISBN
9780809137299
0809137291
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 S953 1997

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The Art and Science of Compassionate Care: a Practical Guide

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Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , c2023. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the …
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Editor
Samoutis, Andreas
Samoutis, George
Stylianou, Neophytos
Anastasiou, Andreas
Lionis, Christos
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
c2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Delivery of Health Care
COVID-19
Empathy
Evidence-Based Medicine
Global Health
Psychology, Positive
Spirituality
Abstract
"This book provides a practical guide on the art and science of compassionate care in an era of healthcare crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic that is inflicting long-lasting financial and psychosocial trauma on an unprecedented scale. A new approach to compassionate care is presented based on the overarching concepts of empathy, person and family centeredness, therapeutic relationship, kindness, gratitude, spirituality, communication skills, shared decision making, positive psychology, adversity-activated development, self-care, compassion fatigue, spirituality which are more than ever critical in successfully managing the pandemic adversity in front of us. This book draws on clinical experience, educational activities and evidence-based knowledge from academic physicians (primary, secondary and tertiary care), nurses, psychologists, health economists, healthcare managers, health policymakers, medical professionals students and patients. It provides skills and knowledge that can be implemented in daily clinical practice based on all levels of healthcare on a whole-person approach. An array of clinical cases, patient journeys, published evidence and practical experience is combined to deliver in a practical way unique guidance and advice. The target audience is all healthcare professionals, health policymakers, healthcare managers and patient associations. This approach of Compassionate Care is of great importance and can save lives and money in these unprecedented times of global healthcare care system challenges." --publisher
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ISBN
9783031215230
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Understanding and assisting low-income women with cancer

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Tedder, Emma Jean. New York, NY: Routledge , [2021].
Audience
Professional
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Author
Tedder, Emma Jean
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
[2021]
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms.
Women
Women's Health Services
Poverty
Socioeconomic Factor
Notes
First published in 1998 by Haworth Press
ISBN
9781000524178
9781032166261
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Feminist research methods : exemplary readings in the social sciences

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Boulder, CO: Westview Press , 1990.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
HQ1180 F331 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Nielsen, Joyce McCarl
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Westview Press
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
ix, 262 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Feminism
Research Design
Social Sciences
Women
ISBN
0813305772
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
HQ1180 F331 1990

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Legacy: a black physician reckons with racism in medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125113
Blackstock, Uche. New York: Viking , 2024.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA300 B631 2024
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Blackstock, Uche
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
294 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
African Americans
Physicians, Women
United States
Racism
Autobiography
ISBN
9780593491287
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA300 B631 2024

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Psychological approaches to cancer care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125336
Deshields, Teresa L., Kaplan, Jonathan L., Rynar, Lauren Z. Newburyport, MA ; East York, ON: Hogrefe Publishing , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Content:; 1 Description -- 2 Theories and Models -- 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications -- 4 Treatment -- 5 Case Vignettes -- 6 Further Reading -- 7 References -- 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
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Author
Deshields, Teresa L.
Kaplan, Jonathan L.
Rynar, Lauren Z.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Newburyport, MA ; East York, ON
Publisher
Hogrefe Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental disorders - therapy
Patient Care
Mental Health
Abstract
Content:
1 Description -- 2 Theories and Models -- 3 Diagnosis and Treatment Indications -- 4 Treatment -- 5 Case Vignettes -- 6 Further Reading -- 7 References -- 8 Appendix: Tools and Resources
ISBN
9781616765118
9780889375116
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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