The BC Cancer Library
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
Delivering timely service and evidence-informed resources to people in BC and the Yukon facing cancer and those involved in oncology care or research.
"Opening to Grief is a companion for this tender time. With the demeanor and tone of a loving friend, the authors offer an invitation to grieve fully, to turn toward your emotions and experiences however they arrive, and to follow your own path toward healing....Because we love, we grieve. And when…
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"When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers,…
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | ||
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"Things in this world are always appearing and disappearing. But does a stone really vanish when it turns into sand? And do lost socks really go missing? And, more importantly, do people ever really disappear? This book holds lots of ideas to help you answer the age-old question: where do we go whe…
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"Why Do I Feel So Sad is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid''s book designed to help young children understand their own grief.; Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do …
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| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, April 30, 2024 |
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
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| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
"In this book that offers relief to anyone moving though intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, comforting words of wisdom on how to transform our suffering in the face of death"-- Provided by publisher
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| c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
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| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
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| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available | ||
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"When Barbara Abercrombie's husband died, she found the language of condolence irritating, no matter how well intended. 'My husband had not gone to a better place as if he were off on a holiday. He had not passed like clouds overhead, nor was he my late husband as if he'd missed a train. I had not …
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Away but Never Gone is an illustrated book for children ages 1-8 years. The title is based on a song of the same name by the band The Wailin' Jennys, for whom the author is a founding member. "This book, with its nod to the cycles of nature, will act as a grief aid for young children." - Cover
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A loss is any experience that restricts us - from the concrete bereavement, chronic condition, relationship estrangement, to the more nebulous shattering of a dream or expectation.; This workbook takes you step by step through the process of grief. You can use it as a structured journal or simply u…
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"Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know-…
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"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
| c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr | Available |
