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Calming your anxious mind : how mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear and panic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123550
Brantley, Jeffrey. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B821 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Brantley, Jeffrey
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 227 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Panic disorder - therapy
Anxiety disorders - therapy
Stress, Psychological
Compassion
Mindfulness
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
97815244870
1572244879
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B821 2007

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Sacred passage : how to provide fearless, compassionate care for the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10840
Coberly, Margaret. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C655 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Coberly, Margaret
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Terminal Care - popular works
Compassion - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
ISBN
1590300173
9781590300176
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C655 2003

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Deep medicine : harnessing the source of your healing power

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18205
Stewart, William B. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S852 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Stewart, William B
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 184 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Mind-Body Therapies
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246447
1572246448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 S852 2009

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Training the mind and cultivating loving-kindness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119943
Trungpa, Chogyam. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T871 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Trungpa, Chogyam
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Buddhism
Meditation - methods
Mind-Body Therapies
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Self-Control
Popular Work
ISBN
0877739544
1590300513
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425 T871 2003

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Self-coaching : the powerful program to beat anxiety and depression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123551
Luciani, Joseph J. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007. Rev. and updated 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L937 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Luciani, Joseph J.
Edition
Rev. and updated 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hoboken, NJ
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xii, 256 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Self-Management - methods
Depression
Anxiety disorders - therapy
Stress, Psychological
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9780471768289
0471768286
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L937 2007

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Women's cancers : how to prevent them, how to treat them, how to beat them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13917
McGinn, Kerry Anne, Haylock, Pamela J. Alameda, Ca.: Hunter House Inc., Publishers , 2003. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 M145w 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
McGinn, Kerry Anne
Haylock, Pamela J
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Alameda, Ca.
Publisher
Hunter House Inc., Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Neoplasms - female
Women's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
0897933877
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 M145w 2003

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Positive coping with health conditions : a self-care workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18168
Bilsker, Dan, Samra, Joti, Goldner, Elliot. Richmond, BC: COMH Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers; Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile; For handouts and excerpts:…
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Samra, Joti
Goldner, Elliot
Corporate Author
Consortium for Organizational Mental Healthcare
Place of Publication
Richmond, BC
Publisher
COMH Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
Abstract
This manual is designed for individuals who deal with health conditions, including patients, physicians, psychologists, nurses, rehabilitation professionals and researchers
Relaxation method audio: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm links to the audiofile
For handouts and excerpts: http://www.comh.ca/pchc/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B649 2009
Read Online
http://www.comh.ca/publications/resources/pub_pchc/PCHC%20Workbook.pdf
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/audio/index.cfm
http://www.comh.ca/pchc/resources/

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100 questions and answers for women living with cancer : a practical guide for survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15557
Krychman, Michael L. [Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K94 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
One hundred questions and answers for women living with cancer
Author
Krychman, Michael L
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Series
100 questions & answers
Subjects
Neoplasms - female
Women
Women's Health
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780763739249
0763739243
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K94 2007

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Being with dying : cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21017
Halifax, Joan. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Halifax, Joan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Buddhism
Meditation
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781590307182
1590307186
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009

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Mayo Clinic guide to women's cancers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14630
Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 M473 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Mayo Clinic guide to womens cancers : breast and gynecologic cancers : prevention, treatment, coping
Editor
Hartmann, Lynn C
Loprinzi, Charles L
Place of Publication
Rochester, MN
Publisher
Mayo Clinic
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
Genital Neoplasms, Female - therapy
Women's Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9781893005334
189300533X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP145 M473 2005

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Mindful path to self-compassion : freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121209
Germer, Christopher K. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 G374 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Germer, Christopher K
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 306 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Emotions
Meditation
Cognitive Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Empathy
Awareness
ISBN
9781593859756
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425 G374 2009

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Women's cancers: pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with cancer and abnormal smears

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18169
Smith, J. Richard, Del Priore, Giuseppe. London, UK: Springer-Verlag London Limited , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP145 S657 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Women's cancers : pathways to healing : a patient's guide to dealing with ovarian and breast cancer
Author
Smith, J. Richard
Del Priore, Giuseppe
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Springer-Verlag London Limited
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xvi, 138 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Ovarian Neoplasms
Women's Health
Popular Work
Notes
Table of Contents includes:
Cervical cancer
Endometrial cancer
Vulval cancer
Choriocarcinoma
ISBN
9781846284373
1846284380
9781846284380
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP145 S657 2009
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/bccancer-ebooks/reader.action?docID=418148

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Guide to survivorship for women with ovarian cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16164
Montz, F. J, Bristow, Robert E. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP322 M814 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Montz, F. J
Bristow, Robert E
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 209 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Ovarian Neoplasms
Women
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780801880919
0801880912
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP322 M814 2005

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Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18359
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C545 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings on cultivating fearlessness and compassion
Author
Chodron, Pema
Editor
Sell, Emily Hilburn
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xviii, 222 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Philosophy
Uncertainty
Fear - psychology
Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary by ISBN and pagination
ISBN
9781611805956
9781570629723
1570629722
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C545 2002

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and others

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15950
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2006. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Editor
Lorig, Kate
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
vii, 382 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease
Medicine
Heart Diseases
Self Care
Exercise
Communication
Problem Solving
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781933503011
1933503017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WT500 L785 2006

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Patient from hell : how I worked with my doctors to get the best of modern medicine and how you can too

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14901
Schneider, Stephen Henry, Lane, Janica. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press , 2005. 1st Da Capo Press ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WX150 S459p 2005
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Schneider, Stephen Henry
Lane, Janica
Edition
1st Da Capo Press ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Patient Participation - personal narratives
Physician-Patient Relations - personal narratives
Neoplasms - therapy - personal narratives
Delivery of Health Care - personal narratives
Patient Advocacy
Patient Compliance
Patient Satisfaction
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
ISBN
9780738210254
0738210250
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WX150 S459p 2005

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The bounce back book : how to thrive in the face of adversity, setbacks and losses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120823
Salmansohn, Karen. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Salmansohn, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
192 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Optimism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761146278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007

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Places that scare you : a guide to fearlessness in difficult times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19939
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C546p 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Chodron, Pema
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Religion
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Compassion
Fear - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary by ISBN and pagination.
ISBN
9781570624094
9781611805963
1570624097
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C546p 2001

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Leadership from the heart : a guide for cancer self-help groups

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3887
Kelly, Pat. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K29 2000
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Guide for cancer self-help groups
Author
Kelly, Pat
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
176 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Self-Help Groups
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9781552631034
1552631036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 K29 2000

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Chemobrain : how cancer therapies can affect your mind : what patients, families, and doctors need to know

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18348
Clegg, Ellen. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ267 C624 2009
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Chemo brain
Author
Clegg, Ellen
Place of Publication
Amherst, NY
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Cognition Disorders
Mental Health
Memory Disorders
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000129)
ISBN
9781591026693
1591026695
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ267 C624 2009

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