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Writing your way through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124118
Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Martin, Chia
Place of Publication
Prescott, AZ
Publisher
Hohm Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
165 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1890772003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000

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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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Chicken soup for the soul : the cancer book : 101 stories of courage, support and love ;|It's just a word : reclaiming your life through cancer beautifully

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18084
Cos Cob, CT: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C224 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Cancer book
It's just a word by Elizabeth Bayer
Editor
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Tabatsky, David
Bayer, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Cos Cob, CT
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 382, 46 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Family
Social Support
Personal Narratives
Anecdotes
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935096306
1935096303
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C224 2009

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Dying : a book of comfort

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120737
Garden City, NY: GuildAmerica Books , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
McNees, Pat
Place of Publication
Garden City, NY
Publisher
GuildAmerica Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss
Bereavement
Grief
Attitude to Death
Anecdotes
Poetry
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1568651570
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D996 1996

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Living on the margins : women writers on breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15976
New York, NY: Persea Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L786r 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Raz, Hilda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Persea Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xvii, 285 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Women - popular works
Social Support - popular works
Poetry
Anecdotes
ISBN
9780892552702
0892552700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L786r 1999

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Journaling cancer in words and images : caught in the clutch of the crab

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21714
Wadeson, Harriet Claire. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publisher , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W121 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Title on CD: Altered book images
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Author
Wadeson, Harriet Claire
Place of Publication
Springfield, IL
Publisher
Charles C. Thomas Publisher
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ix, 208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Psychotherapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Art Therapy
Biography
Abstract
Title on CD: Altered book images
ISBN
9780398086725
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 W121 2011

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Journey through the T-cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19470
Monroe Institute. Lovingston, VA: Monroe Products , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 J86m 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Mind food : journey through the T-cells
Corporate Author
Monroe Institute
Place of Publication
Lovingston, VA
Publisher
Monroe Products
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Neoplasms - psychology
Relaxation Therapy
Acoustic Stimulation
Popular Work
ISBN
1561025216
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 J86m 2003

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Think positive thoughts every day : words to inspire a brighter outlook on life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120571
Boulder, CO: Blue Mountain Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 T443 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Wayant, Patricia
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Blue Mountain Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Optimism
Resilience, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies
Self Concept
Aphorisms and Proverbs
Poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
0883966077
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 T443 2001

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Breast cancer book of strength and courage : inspiring stories to see you through your journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18351
Roseville, CA: Prima Publishing , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828b 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Bodai, Ernie
Panneton, Judie Fertig
Place of Publication
Roseville, CA
Publisher
Prima Publishing
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
x, 214 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Anecdotes
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780761563556
0761563555
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828b 2002

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Healing skills

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114774
Walker, Timothy, Beaupre, Charles. [Halifax, NS]: Healing and Cancer Foundation , [2013].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434h 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Qi gong (21 min.); Mindful yoga (43 min.); Alchemy of the heart meditation (18 min.)
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Author
Walker, Timothy
Beaupre, Charles
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
[Halifax, NS]
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 62 min.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Qigong
Yoga
Relaxation Therapy
Spiritual Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Qi gong (21 min.)
Mindful yoga (43 min.)
Alchemy of the heart meditation (18 min.)
ISBN
9780986546525
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434h 2013

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How to live when a loved one dies : healing meditations for grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124435
Nhat Hanh, Thich. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 N576 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 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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Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Parallax Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
166 pages ; 18 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Poetry
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Abstract
"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
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781946764805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 N576 2021

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To bite the blue apple : healing poems

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21586
Levin, Dvora. [Victoria, BC?]: Ekstasis Editions Canada Ltd. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L664 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levin, Dvora
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ekstasis Editions Canada Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
36 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Mind Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781897430163
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L664 2008

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Healing images : reflections on a healing journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1206
Barss, Karen Scott. Saskatoon, Sask.: Granny Ranch Publishing House , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B282 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Barss, Karen Scott
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, Sask.
Publisher
Granny Ranch Publishing House
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Poetry
ISBN
1896971016
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B282 1999

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In our own words : the cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20068
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.cancer.ca/ontario/support%20services/videos.aspx?sc_lang=en
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Finding your way through cancer : an expert cancer psychologist helps patients and survivors face the challenges of illness : based on the author's pioneering work with more than 7,500 patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20760
Kneier, Andrew. Berkeley, CA: Celestial arts , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K68 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Kneier, Andrew
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Celestial arts
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
x, 166 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Psychotherapy
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781587613562
Language
English
Material Type
Book
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
QZ266 K68 2010

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Windblown and waving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120764
Levin, Dvora. [Vancouver, BC?]: True Mint Blueprints , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L664 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This collection explores my last bout with leukemia (CLL): WINDBLOWN, (Section I) deals with my time of crisis, WAVING (Section II) relates to my return to remission island, a place I gratefully still inhabit. Hopefully, these poems with help illuminate the journey of other patients, along with th…
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Author
Levin, Dvora
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
True Mint Blueprints
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
55 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Poetry
Popular Work
Abstract
"This collection explores my last bout with leukemia (CLL): WINDBLOWN, (Section I) deals with my time of crisis, WAVING (Section II) relates to my return to remission island, a place I gratefully still inhabit. Hopefully, these poems with help illuminate the journey of other patients, along with the health professionals and volunteers who accompany us on our travels." - Author
ISBN
9781989130001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L664 2018

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Bone : dying into life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17604
Woodman, Marion. New York, NY: Penguin Compass , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W892 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Woodman, Marion
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Compass
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xvi, 245 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Uterine Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
ISBN
0670893749
0140196285
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W892 2000

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Living between cancer and a cure : seeking the light

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114080
Davies, Anne Louise. [Victoria, BC?]: Anne Davies Duncan Holdings , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D255 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Davies, Anne Louise
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Anne Davies Duncan Holdings
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
71 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
Notes
Copies differ in size and format; pagination and placement of illustrations vary.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D255 2015

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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16451
Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Miller, Karin B
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Tasora Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Survivors
Patients
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978994686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C218m 2001

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Healing journal : taking control of your journey through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113443
Peterson, Lynda. Whitehorse, YT: Lynda Peterson , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P485 2011
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Peterson, Lynda
Place of Publication
Whitehorse, YT
Publisher
Lynda Peterson
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ii, 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Diaries
Personal Narratives
BC Cancer Agency
Lymphoma
Popular Work
Notes
This is a personal narrative plus patient journal and appointment diary.
ISBN
9780986903205
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 P485 2011

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