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Healing circle : integrating science, wisdom and compassion in reclaiming wholeness on the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19146
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R981h 2010
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
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Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Timothy
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 261 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Self-Help Groups
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9780986546501
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
QZ266 R981h 2010

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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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Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121239
Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…
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Author
Pennebaker, James W.
Smyth, Joshua M.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Writing
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Narrative Therapy
Self Disclosure
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.
ISBN
9781462524921
1462524923
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Mayo clinic guide to stress-free living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114759
Sood, Amit. [Boston, MA]: Da Capo Lifelong , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 S711 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Guide to stress-free living
Author
Sood, Amit
Corporate Author
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xix, 308 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Anxiety - therapy
Self Care
Healthy Lifestyle
Attention
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780738217123
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 S711 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Emotional life of your brain : how its unique patterns affect the way you think, feel, and live--and how you can change them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20701
Davidson, Richard J, Begley, Sharon. New York, NY: Hudson Street Press , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 D253 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Davidson, Richard J
Begley, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hudson Street Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xviii, 279 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Emotions
Personality
Life Change Events
Brain - physiology
Stress, Psychological
Psychophysiology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781594630897
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM171 D253 2012

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Strengthening family resilience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125002
Walsh, Froma. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , [2016]. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA305 W223 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Walsh, Froma
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
xvi, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Family - psychology
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy - methods
ISBN
9781462529865
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA305 W223 2016

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library On Loan, due Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Mastering the art of coping in good times and bad

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18779
Edgar, Linda. Vineland, ON: Linda Edgar , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 E23 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Edgar, Linda
Place of Publication
Vineland, ON
Publisher
Linda Edgar
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 174 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Health
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy
Self Care - psychology
Emotions
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation
Popular Work
ISBN
9780986613302
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 E23 2010

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Stress and stress management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19160
Klinic Community Health Centre. Winnipeg, MB: Klinic Community Health Centre , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Klinic Community Health Centre
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Klinic Community Health Centre
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://hydesmith.com/de-stress/files/StressMgt.pdf
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Healing your grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for coping, surviving, and thriving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21848
Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W855 2014
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Duvall, Kirby J.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
110 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Life Change Events
Grief
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781617222009
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
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W855 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Handbook of cancer survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121204
Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Feuerstein, Michael
Nekhlyudov, Larissa
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xv, 419 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Quality of Life
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9783319774305
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H236f 2018

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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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Through the dark forest : transforming your life in the face of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119947
Conger, Carolyn. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Conger, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Spirituality
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014

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Breast cancer : 50 essential things you can do

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20847
Anderson, Greg. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A546 2011
Availability
12 copies, 11 available
More Information
Author
Anderson, Greg
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiv, 276 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Life Style
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002604)
ISBN
9781573245364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A546 2011

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As it is in heaven

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21418
Luo, Naixuan. Hong Kong: Breakthrough Ltd. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L964 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Luo, Naixuan
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Breakthrough Ltd.
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Christianity
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9789888073658
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 L964 2012

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Grace : a memoir : a child's intimate journey through cancer and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114682
Marchiano, Melinda. San Luis Obispo, CA: Happy Quail , 2010. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Marchiano, Melinda
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Happy Quail
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiii, 287 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Hodgkin Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780984271207
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M319 2010

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Change your questions, change your life : 12 powerful tools for life and work

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21364
Adams, Marilee. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc. , 2015. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF637 C4 A33 2015
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Adams, Marilee
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xi, 233 p. :ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Inquiry Institute library series
Subjects
Life Style
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Satisfaction
Self-Assessment
ISBN
9781626566330
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
BF637 C4 A33 2015

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Cancer survivor handbook : your guide to building a life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21855
Leibson, Beth. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Leibson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 314 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Social Support
Return to Work
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781628736137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014

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Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120298
Sandberg, Sheryl, Grant, Adam. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Sandberg, Sheryl
Grant, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Spouses
Widowhood
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781524732684
1524732680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017

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And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21673
Shapiro, Dan. [Boston, MA]: Trumpeter , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Shapiro, Dan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Trumpeter
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 233 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611800173
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S529 2013

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Leaves falling gently : living fully with serious and life-limiting illness through mindfulness, compassion, and connectedness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21329
Bauer-Wu, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 B344 2011
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Bauer-Wu, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xi, 140 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Palliative Care - psychology
Life Change Events
Meditation
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572249998
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 B344 2011

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