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Pain chronicles : cures, myths, mysteries, prayers, diaries, brain scans, healing and the science of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124160
Thernstrom, Melanie. New York, NY: Picador , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Thernstrom, Melanie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Picador
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 418 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Pain - etiology
Pain - psychology
Pain - therapy
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312573072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010

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How to live well with chronic pain and illness : a mindful guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121883
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 337 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Chronic Pain - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mindfulness
Compassion
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781614292487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 B527 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Mindfulness solution to pain : step-by-step techniques for chronic pain management

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21048
Gardner-Nix, Jackie, Costin-Hall, Lucie. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 G227 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Getting started on managing your pain : understanding why you have it; Mindfulness : what is it? Getting acquainted with your inner resources (1); Meditation 101 : getting acquainted with your inner resources (2); Mindfulness : checking in on your progress --; Meditation challenges; Searching the b…
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Author
Gardner-Nix, Jackie
Costin-Hall, Lucie
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xii, 209 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Pain Management - psychology
Pain - therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Meditation - methods
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
Getting started on managing your pain : understanding why you have it
Mindfulness : what is it? Getting acquainted with your inner resources (1)
Meditation 101 : getting acquainted with your inner resources (2)
Mindfulness : checking in on your progress --
Meditation challenges
Searching the brain for clues to pain : turning on that flashlight
Reclaiming the parts that hurt : the body scan
Reclaiming caring for yourself : your physical needs
People stress
Art : see the pain, feel the gain
Visualizations and guided imagery
Reclaiming your life : with pain or without
ISBN
9781572245815
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 G227 2009

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The power of imagery : pain relief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121096
Rossman, Martin L. [United States]: The Healing Mind, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837p 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
1. Intro: pain relief; 2. Healing place; 3. Endorphin drip; 4. Pain dialogue; 5. Closing
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Alternate Title
Pain relief
Author
Rossman, Martin L.
Place of Publication
[United States]
Publisher
The Healing Mind, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1 audio disc : approx. 72 min.
Subjects
Pain - prevention & control
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
1. Intro: pain relief
2. Healing place
3. Endorphin drip
4. Pain dialogue
5. Closing
Notes
"Learn to use your mind-body connection for healing" - Cover
ISBN
0977349403
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837p 2005
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Yoga for pain relief : simple practices to calm your mind and heal your chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21583
McGonigal, Kelly. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
McGonigal, Kelly
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 182 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Whole body healing
Subjects
Yoga
Chronic Pain
Meditation
Exercise Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Harmonic sleep

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Swingle, Paul G. Chatsworth, CA: Neuro-Acoustic Laboratories , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S978 1998
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Swingle, Paul G
Place of Publication
Chatsworth, CA
Publisher
Neuro-Acoustic Laboratories
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Sleep
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Music Therapy
Pain - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S978 1998

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Undo it! : how simple lifestyle changes can reverse most chronic diseases

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122183
Ornish, Dean, Ornish, Anne. New York, NY: Ballantine Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ185 O74 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ornish, Dean
Ornish, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xviii, 506 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Chronic Disease - therapy
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Diet Therapy
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
ISBN
9780525479970
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ185 O74 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Pain survival guide : how to reclaim your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14429
Turk, Dennis C, Winter, Frits. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 T939 2006
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Turk, Dennis C
Winter, Frits
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
203 p. : ill. ; 24 cm..
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Fatigue
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
ISBN
1591470498
9781591470496
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 T939 2006

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Managing the distress of cancer and its treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19918
Daitch, Carolyn, Schaver, Hava. Farmington Hills, MI: Damill International Corporation , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 D134 1999
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Daitch, Carolyn
Schaver, Hava
Place of Publication
Farmington Hills, MI
Publisher
Damill International Corporation
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Hypnosis
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 D134 1999

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Pain : the challenge and the gift

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Matthews, Marti Lynn. Walpole, NH: Stillpoint Publishing , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Matthews, Marti Lynn
Place of Publication
Walpole, NH
Publisher
Stillpoint Publishing
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
xx, 235 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Religion
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780913299807
0913299804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991

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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19840
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

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Cancer and emotion : psychological preludes and reactions to cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2803
Hughes, Jennifer. [Toronto, ON]: John Wiley & Sons , 1987.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H893 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hughes, Jennifer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
0471911879
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H893 1987

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Mindfulness-based cancer recovery : a step-by-step MBSR approach to help you cope with treatment and reclaim your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19796
Carlson, Linda E, Speca, Michael. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C284 2010
Availability
8 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Carlson, Linda E
Speca, Michael
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xii, 187 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation - methods
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Survivors
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781572248878
1572248874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
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 C284 2010

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

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Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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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When the body says no : understanding the stress-disease connection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13165
Maté, Gabor. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M425w 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Maté, Gabor
Place of Publication
Hoboken, N.J.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Psychosomatic Medicine
Stress, Psychological
Chronic Disease - etiology
ISBN
0471219827
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M425w 2003

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Pain : softening the sensations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16244
Hopps, Nancy, Mast, Donna. Eugene, OR: Synergistic Systems , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H7981p 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Hopps, Nancy
Mast, Donna
Place of Publication
Eugene, OR
Publisher
Synergistic Systems
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
74 minutes + booklet (24 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.)
Series
Relax into healing
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Relaxation Techniques
Imagery
Mental Healing
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978598549
0978598547
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H7981p 2006

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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
More Information
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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When the body says no : the cost of hidden stress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10639
Maté, Gabor. [Toronto, ON]: Alfred A. Knopf Canada , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M425 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Maté, Gabor
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Psychosomatic Medicine
Stress, Psychological
Chronic Disease - etiology
Popular Work
ISBN
0676973124
0676973116
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M425 2003

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Anxiety relief : relax the body, calm the mind, manage fear and worry, cultivate positive energy

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Rossman, Martin L. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837a 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Introduction; Using the power of imagination to relieve anxiety; Exercise one : deep mind-body relaxation; Exercise two : dialogue with your inner-wisdom advisor; Exercise three : evocative imagery
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Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
75 minutes
Subjects
Anxiety
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Using the power of imagination to relieve anxiety
Exercise one : deep mind-body relaxation
Exercise two : dialogue with your inner-wisdom advisor
Exercise three : evocative imagery
ISBN
9781591797784
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837a 2010
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Appointment with the wise old dog : dream images in a time of crisis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19938
Blum, David, Ma, Yo-Yo, Thompson, Rustin. Medina, WA: Sarah Blum , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B659 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Dream images in a time of crisis
Author
Blum, David
Ma, Yo-Yo
Thompson, Rustin
Place of Publication
Medina, WA
Publisher
Sarah Blum
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
29 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Art Therapy
Dreams - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Mental Healing
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 B659 1998

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