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Effortless relaxation : beautiful music plus subliminal suggestions help you reduce stress within minutes

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Halpern, Steven. San Anselmo, CA: Steven Halpern's Inner Peace Music , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H195e 2011

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Halpern, Steven

Place of Publication: San Anselmo, CA

Publisher: Steven Halpern's Inner Peace Music

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 73 minutes

Subjects: Music Therapy; Relaxation Therapy; Stress, Psychological; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax

Call Number: QZ266 H195e 2011

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Meditation to help you fight cancer

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Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Image Paths, Inc. , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N195fi 1991

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Alternate Title: Meditation to help fight cancer

Author: Naparstek, Belleruth

Place of Publication: Akron, OH

Publisher: Image Paths, Inc.

Publication Date: 1991

Physical Description: 43 minutes

Series: Health journeys

Subjects: Relaxation Therapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781881405351; 1881405364

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N195fi 1991

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Nutrition education day 2013

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Levy-Milne, Ryna, Van Patten, Cheri, Veenstra, Jesse, Holmes, Andrea. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N974 2013

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Welcome by Ryna Levy-Milne; Body weight and cancer : what you need to know by Chei Van Patten; Organic vs convectional food : understanding the difference and implications for health by Jesse Veenstra; What do I eat now?...an other questions about diet and cancer by Andrea Holmes

Alternate Title: Nutrition education day September 21, 2013

Author: Levy-Milne, Ryna; Van Patten, Cheri; Veenstra, Jesse; Holmes, Andrea

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Oncology Nutrition

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: colour ; 90 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - diet therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Neoplasms - education; Diet; Body Weight; BC Cancer Agency - education; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: Welcome by Ryna Levy-Milne; Body weight and cancer : what you need to know by Chei Van Patten; Organic vs convectional food : understanding the difference and implications for health by Jesse Veenstra; What do I eat now?...an other questions about diet and cancer by Andrea Holmes

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N974 2013

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Meditation to help you stop smoking

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Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Health Journeys , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N195st 1997

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Naparstek, Belleruth

Place of Publication: Akron, OH

Publisher: Health Journeys

Publication Date: 1997

Series: Health journeys

Subjects: Smoking Cessation; Smoking - prevention & control; Smoking - psychology; Relaxation Therapy; Imagery; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 1881405680

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 N195st 1997

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The power of imagery : transforming your fear of cancer

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Rossman, Martin L. [United States]: The Healing Mind, Inc. , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R837t 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

1. Intro: transforming fear of cancer; 2. Your healing place; 3. Intro: worry warrior imagery; 4. Worry warrior imagery; 5. Intro: evocative imagery; 6. Evocative imagery; 7. Closing

Alternate Title: Transforming your fear of cancer

Author: Rossman, Martin L.

Place of Publication: [United States]

Publisher: The Healing Mind, Inc.

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 1 audio disc : approx. 66 min.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Anxiety - prevention & control; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Relaxation Therapy; Mind-Body Therapies; Popular Work

Abstract: 1. Intro: transforming fear of cancer; 2. Your healing place; 3. Intro: worry warrior imagery; 4. Worry warrior imagery; 5. Intro: evocative imagery; 6. Evocative imagery; 7. Closing

Notes: "Learn to use your mind-body connection for healing" - Cover

ISBN: 0977349454

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R837t 2005

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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

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Carlson, Linda E, Speca, Michael. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C284 2010

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

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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I still believe : songs that get you through tough times

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EMI CMG Label Group. Brentwood, TN: Star Song Music , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 I12 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: EMI CMG Label Group

Place of Publication: Brentwood, TN

Publisher: Star Song Music

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 44 minutes

Subjects: Relaxation Therapy; Music Therapy; Christianity; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Music

Call Number: QZ266 I12 2010

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Learn to live through cancer : what you need to know and do

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Fleishman, Stewart B. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

1 read online

Author: Fleishman, Stewart B

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xiii, 348 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303083; 9781617050626

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 F596 2011

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.

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Thriving through crisis : turning tragedy and trauma into growth and change

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O'Hanlon, Bill. New York, NY: Perigree Book , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM 172.4 O36 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: O'Hanlon, Bill

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Perigree Book

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xxi, 201 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological; Emotional Adjustment; Life Change Events; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780399529467

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM 172.4 O36 2004

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BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

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BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2010 November 25-27 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2010 v.1-2

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 19580 (QZ200 B366 2010); Disc 1: What is cancer "brain-fog" anyway by Dr. Lori Bernstein; Exercise for wellness : customized exercise by Dr. Kristin Campbell; Common emotions after cancer by Lind…

Alternate Title: BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency 2010 annual cancer conference

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2010 November 25-27 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 2 DVD's ; 330 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2010 v.1-2; BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Adaptation, Psychological; Nutrition Therapy; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 19580 (QZ200 B366 2010); Disc 1: What is cancer "brain-fog" anyway by Dr. Lori Bernstein; Exercise for wellness : customized exercise by Dr. Kristin Campbell; Common emotions after cancer by Lindsay Downie; Cancer transitions : nutrition beyond cancer by Cheri Van Patten; Disc 2: Meditation to mistletoe : talking about complementary medicine (CAM) and cancer by Dr. Lynda Balneaves and Tracy Truant; Nutrition to feed the soul and nourish the spirit : an interactive cooking demo by Gerry Kasten and Monique Miles

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2010 v.1-2

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Calm your mind, warm your heart : real voices and techniques to support you through the ups and downs of cancer

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Phillips, Catherine. Calgary, AB: Brush Education, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 P558c 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Phillips, Catherine

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Calgary, AB

Publisher: Brush Education, Inc.

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 166 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Adaptation, Psychological; Mental Healing; Self Care; Survivors; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9781550594447

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 P558c 2013

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Blossomtime : guided imagery and music for relaxation and sleep

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Smith, Lis, Murphy, Laurel. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S654b 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Smith, Lis; Murphy, Laurel

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 43 minutes

Subjects: Sleep; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Relaxation Therapy; Music Therapy; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax

Call Number: QZ266 S654b 2014

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The power of imagery : pain relief

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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

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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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

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Greenshields, David. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 G815 2013

Availability: 14 copies, 14 available

Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes

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Alternate Title: MBSR

Author: Greenshields, David

Place of Publication: Kelowna, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 79 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Mind-Body Therapies; Relaxation Therapy; Meditation - methods; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Popular Work

Abstract: Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes

Notes: Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD; Online

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; Internet

Call Number: QZ266 G815 2013

Website Notes: This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

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Sample, Sarah, McDonald, Melanie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 S192 2015

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

2 CD set and the Participant Workbook are provided for participants of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the BC Cancer Agency to help develop moment to moment awareness without judgement.

Alternate Title: MBSR

Author: Sample, Sarah; McDonald, Melanie

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 2 CD's + 1 workbook

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Mind-Body Therapies; Relaxation Therapy; Meditation - methods; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Popular Work

Abstract: 2 CD set and the Participant Workbook are provided for participants of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the BC Cancer Agency to help develop moment to moment awareness without judgement.

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 S192 2015

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Moment's peace

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Carreon, Tracy. Nashville, TN: InVision , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 C314 2004

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Moment's peace : reducing stress and creating balance through guided visualization

Author: Carreon, Tracy

Place of Publication: Nashville, TN

Publisher: InVision

Publication Date: 2004

Subjects: Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Relaxation Therapy; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Popular Work

ISBN: 0975327909

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 C314 2004

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

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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…

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.