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Self-compassion : the proven power of being kind to yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124439
Neff, Kristin. New Year, NY: William Morrow , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 N383 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"A book that teaches readers how to silence self-criticism and replace it with self-compassion in order to fulfill our highest potential and live happier, more fulfilled lives" -- Provided by publisher
Alternate Title
Self-compassion: stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind
Author
Neff, Kristin
Place of Publication
New Year, NY
Publisher
William Morrow
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xii, 305 pages ; 21 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Self-Compassion
Empathy
Self Care
Abstract
"A book that teaches readers how to silence self-criticism and replace it with self-compassion in order to fulfill our highest potential and live happier, more fulfilled lives" -- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780061733529
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425 N383 2015

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Loving, supporting and caring for the cancer patient : a guide to communication, compassion and courage

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120439
Goldberg, Stan. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G618 2016
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
Author
Goldberg, Stan
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 199 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Caregivers - psychology
Emotional Adjustment
Terminal Care
Patient Comfort
Compassion
Empathy
Helping Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780810895867
0810895862
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
QZ201 G618 2016

Copies

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Personal resilience for healthcare staff : when the going gets tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122353
Edmonstone, John. London, UK: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd. , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172.4 E24 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Edmonstone, John
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
141 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Personnel - psychology
Resilience, Psychological
Stress, Psychologica - prevention & control
Burnout, Professional - prevention & control
Attitude of Health Personnel
ISBN
9781846199837
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172.4 E24 2013

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Lying down in the ever falling snow : Canadian health professionals' experience of compassion fatigue

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21050
Austin, Wendy. Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 L984 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Austin, Wendy
Place of Publication
Waterloo, ON
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
224 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Burnout, Professional
Stress, Psychological
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Health Personnel - psychology
Fatigue
Empathy
Case Reports
Canada
ISBN
9781554588886
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 L984 2013

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Finding freedom in illness : a guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122365
Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 222 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Chronic Disease - therapy
Compassion
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016

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Stay, breathe with me : the gift of compassionate medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119597
Allison, Helen, Allison, Irene. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press , 2016.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 A413 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Allison, Helen
Allison, Irene
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
She Writes Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xviii, 265 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Empathy
Life Change Events
Spirituality
Caregivers - psychology
Palliative Care--methods
Professional - Family Relations
Professional - Patient Relations
Notes
CN Library copy is housed at UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781631520624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 A413 2016

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There is no good card for this : what to say and do when life is scary, awful, and unfair to people you love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123379
Crowe, Kelsey, McDowell, Emily. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 S4 C769 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This guide from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe and greeting card maverick Emily McDowell blends ... actionable advice with the n…
Author
Crowe, Kelsey
McDowell, Emily
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
260 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Empathy
Compassion
Bereavement
Loss
Interpersonal Communication
Popular Work
Abstract
When someone you know is hurting, you want to let her know that you care. But many people don't know what words to use--or are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. This guide from empathy expert Dr. Kelsey Crowe and greeting card maverick Emily McDowell blends ... actionable advice with the no-nonsense humor and the signature illustration style of McDowell's Empathy Cards, to help you feel confident in connecting with anyone experiencing grief, loss, illness, or any other difficult situation -- Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780062469991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 S4 C769 2017

Copies

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Mindfulness & acceptance workbook for stress reduction : using acceptance & commitment therapy to manage stress, build resilience & create the life you want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124414
Livheim, Fredrik, Bond, Frank W. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Livheim, Fredrik
Bond, Frank W.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
227 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Self-Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self Care
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684031283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018

Copies

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Moral resilience : transforming moral suffering in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122352
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 M828 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Moral suffering : a reality of clinical practice -- Moral distress : context, sources, and consequences -- Mapping the path of moral adversity -- Integrity : the anchor for moral resilience -- The many faces of resilience -- Conceptualizing resilience in the moral domain -- Cultivatin…
  1 read online  
Editor
Rushton, Cynda H.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
x, 300 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Ethics, Professional
Morals
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Abstract
Contents:
Moral suffering : a reality of clinical practice -- Moral distress : context, sources, and consequences -- Mapping the path of moral adversity -- Integrity : the anchor for moral resilience -- The many faces of resilience -- Conceptualizing resilience in the moral domain -- Cultivating essential capacities for moral resilience -- Strategies to restore integrity -- Designing sustainable systems for ethical practice -- Creating a culture of moral resilience and ethical practice -- A closing word : a vision for the future .
ISBN
9780190619268
9780190619282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
W50 M828 2018
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.
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Participatory healthcare : a person-centered approach to healthcare transformation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121671
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84.7 P273 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; The new DIY healthcare consumer / Jane Sarasohn-Kahn -- The science and practice of health behavior change / Catherine Serio, and Susan Butterworth -- High tech and high touch primary and chronic care / Jan Oldenburg -- Acute care and hospitalizations / Jan Oldenburg -- Whole health / Ma…
Editor
Oldenburg, Jan
Griskewicz, Mary P.
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, Fla.
Publisher
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxvii, 309 p. :ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Patient Participation
Professional - Patient Relations
Delivery of Health Care - methods
Medical Informatics
Anecdotes
Abstract
Contents:
The new DIY healthcare consumer / Jane Sarasohn-Kahn -- The science and practice of health behavior change / Catherine Serio, and Susan Butterworth -- High tech and high touch primary and chronic care / Jan Oldenburg -- Acute care and hospitalizations / Jan Oldenburg -- Whole health / Mary Griskewicz -- Family caregivers, health information technology, and culture change / MaryAnne Sterling -- Programs that work to promote partnership and engagement / John Sharp.
ISBN
9781498769624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84.7 P273 2017

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Pathways to improving well-being for indigenous peoples : how living conditions decide health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21530
Reading, Jeff, Halseth, Regine. Prince George, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Reading, Jeff
Halseth, Regine
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
55 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
First Nations
Health Status Disparities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
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Experience of well-being in the midst of advanced cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20211
Yue, Kathleen. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victoria , 2011.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yue, Kathleen
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victoria
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Personal Satisfaction
Quality of Life
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - nursing
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
LE3 2011 Y94

Copies

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Mindful self-compassion workbook : a proven way to accept yourself, build inner strength, and thrive

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124413
Neff, Kristin, Germer, Christopher K. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 N383m 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Mindful path to self-compassion
Author
Neff, Kristin
Germer, Christopher K
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
viii, 206 pages ; 27 cm
Subjects
Self-Compassion
Mindfulness - methods
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781462526789
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 N383m 2018

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Patient engagement : a consumer-centred model to innovate healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121659
Warsaw: De Gruyter Open Ltd , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 84.7 P298 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Graffigna, Guendalina
Barello, Serena
Triberti, Stefano
Place of Publication
Warsaw
Publisher
De Gruyter Open Ltd
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 140 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Patient Participation - methods
Patient-Centered Care
Delivery of Health Care
Diffusion of Innovation
ISBN
9783110452433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W 84.7 P298 2015

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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
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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NIOSH list of antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare settings 2012

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20662
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Cincinnati, OH: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health , 2012.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, OH
Publisher
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Publication Date
2012
Subjects
Antineoplastic Agents - poisoning
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Health Personnel
Pharmaceutical Preparations - adverse effects
Hazardous Substances
Drug Toxicity
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Geography of women's wellness and well-being across British Columbia : a supplement to the British Columbia atlas of wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19515
Virtue, Noelle. [Victoria, BC?]: University of Victory, Department of Geography , 2010.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Author
Virtue, Noelle
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
University of Victory, Department of Geography
Publication Date
2010
Series
British Columbia atlas of wellness
Subjects
Health Promotion
Women
Health Status Indicators
Public Health
Statistics
Canadian Community Health Survey
Maps
British Columbia
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Maslach burnout inventory : manual

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120886
Maslach, Christina, Jackson, Susan E., Leiter, Michael P. Menlo Park, CA: Mind Garden, Inc. , [2016]. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA495 M397 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Table of contents:; Overview of the Maslach Burnout Inventory --; The MBI--Human Services Survey: MBI-HSS --; The MBI for Medical Personnel: MBI-HSS (MP) --; The MBI for Educators: MBI-ES --; The MBI General Survey: MBI-GS --; References --; Appendix 1. Review copy: MBI Human Services Survey --; Ap…
Author
Maslach, Christina
Jackson, Susan E.
Leiter, Michael P.
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Menlo Park, CA
Publisher
Mind Garden, Inc.
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
74 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Burnout, Professional
Mental Fatigue
Stress, Psychological
Personnel Management - methods
Research Design
Abstract
Table of contents:
Overview of the Maslach Burnout Inventory --
The MBI--Human Services Survey: MBI-HSS --
The MBI for Medical Personnel: MBI-HSS (MP) --
The MBI for Educators: MBI-ES --
The MBI General Survey: MBI-GS --
References --
Appendix 1. Review copy: MBI Human Services Survey --
Appendix 2. Review copy: MBI-HSS for Medical Personnel --
Appendix 3. Review copy: MBI for Educators Survey --
Appendix 4. Review copy: MBI-General Survey --
Appendix 5. Review copy: MBI-General Survey for Students --
Appendix 6. Frequently asked questions.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WA495 M397 2016

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Caregiver's path to compassionate decision making : making the choices for those who can't

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124484
Kind, Viki. Los Angeles, CA: Education and Mediation, Inc. , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF448 K51c 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Kind, Viki
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Education and Mediation, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
268 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Decision Making
Informed Consent
Caregivers
Patient Care
Critical Illness
Popular Work
Abstract
"
ISBN
9780999754009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF448 K51c 2018

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Being well (even when you're sick) : mindfulness practices for people with cancer and other serious illnesses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20870
Rosenbaum, Elana. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Author
Rosenbaum, Elana
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiii, 150 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind Body Therapies
Self Care
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781611800005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Website Notes
Audio files that accompany some of the exercises in this book
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