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

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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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Nonviolent communication : a language of life

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Rosenberg, Marshall B. Encinitas, CA.: Puddle Dancer Press , 2015. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 R813 2015

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Rosenberg, Marshall B

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Encinitas, CA.

Publisher: Puddle Dancer Press

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xix, 244 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Empathy; Conflict (Psychology); Negotiating; Verbal Behavior; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002447); Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002451)

ISBN: 9781892005281

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 R813 2015

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Love is the strongest medicine : notes from a cancer doctor on connection, creativity, and compassion

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Eisenberg, Steven. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E574 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Eisenberg, Steven

Place of Publication: Carlsbad, CA

Publisher: Hay House, Inc.

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: xx, 185 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Physician-Patient Relations; Empathy; Oncologists; Popular Work

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

ISBN: 9781401960896

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 E574 2021

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The day the loon cried

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Last, Pearl M. [British Columbia]: Pearl M. Last , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 H4 C5 L349 2013

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Story for children based on true events of Tse'khene's Nations author and illustrator, Pearl M.Last.

Alternate Title: Day the loon cried

Author: Last, Pearl M.

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Pearl M. Last

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 20 unnumbered pages : ill. : 23 cm.

Subjects: Helping Behavior; Children; Empathy; First Nations; British Columbia; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Story for children based on true events of Tse'khene's Nations author and illustrator, Pearl M.Last.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF637 H4 C5 L349 2013

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Emotional vampires : dealing with people who drain you dry

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Bernstein, Albert j. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 B531 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Bernstein, Albert j.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xi, 242 p.; 23 cm.

Subjects: Conflict (Psychology); Behavior Control - methods; Emotional Adjustment; Social Skills; Communication barriers; Codependency (Psychology); Popular Work

ISBN: 0071381678; 0071352597

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 B531 2001

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

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

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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

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Fierce self-compassion : how women can harness kindness to speak up, claim their power, and thrive

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Neff, Kristin. New York, NY: Harperwave , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM425 N383f 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Drawing on research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, the author of Self-Compassion shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves and use fierce and tender self-compassion to ensure their own wholeness and well-being" -- Provided by publisher.

Author: Neff, Kristin

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harperwave

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 374 pages ; 24 cm

Subjects: Self-Compassion; Self Care; Women's Health; Popular Work

Abstract: "Drawing on research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, the author of Self-Compassion shows women how to reclaim balance within themselves and use fierce and tender self-compassion to ensure their own wholeness and well-being" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780062991065

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM425 N383f 2021

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Why we meditate : the science and practice of clarity and compassion

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Goleman, Daniel, Rinpoche, Tsoknyi, Kane, Adam. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM427 G625w 2022

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Goleman, Daniel; Rinpoche, Tsoknyi; Kane, Adam

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Atria Books

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 212 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects: Mindfulness; Meditation - methods; Buddhism; Philosophy; Self-Compassion; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781982178451

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM427 G625w 2022

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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

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Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H514 2018

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Henley, Marissa

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: P&R Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Friends; Interpersonal Relations; Caregivers; Social Support; Helping Behavior; Christianity; Popular Work; Spirituality

ISBN: 9781629953540

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 H514 2018

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

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Taking care of parents who didn't take care of you : making peace with aging parents

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Cade, Eleanor. Centre City, MN: Hazelden , 2002.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WT120 C122 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Cade, Eleanor

Place of Publication: Centre City, MN

Publisher: Hazelden

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xiv, 165 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Caregivers - psychology; Aged; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations - psychology; Adult Children; Emotional Adjustment; Self Care; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781568388793; 1568388799

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Victoria Library

Call Number: WT120 C122 2002

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Living in the shadow of death : a rabbi copes with cancer

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Weinblatt, Stuart G. Brooklyn, NY: KTAV Publishing House, Inc. , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W423 2015

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Weinblatt, Stuart G.

Place of Publication: Brooklyn, NY

Publisher: KTAV Publishing House, Inc.

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 96 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Emotional Adjustment; Life Change Events; Clergy; Judaism; Spirituality; Pastoral Care; Religion and Medicine; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9789655241709

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 W423 2015

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Caregiving sourcebook

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Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Caregiving sourcebook : basic consumer health information about caregiving, types of caregivers, child care, elderly care, and care for people with serious medical conditions including Alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, stroke, mental-health disorders, and more ; along with self-care tips fo…

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Editor: Hayes, Kevin

Place of Publication: Detroit, MI

Publisher: Omnigraphics

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Health reference series

Subjects: Caregivers; Helping Behavior; Home Care Services; Popular Work

Abstract: Caregiving sourcebook : basic consumer health information about caregiving, types of caregivers, child care, elderly care, and care for people with serious medical conditions including Alzheimer disease, cancer, heart disease, stroke, mental-health disorders, and more ; along with self-care tips for caregivers, information about programs, policies, and support services available for caregivers, a glossary of related terms, and a directory of resources for more information.

ISBN: 9780780818484; 9780780818491

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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

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MacLean, Kerry Lee. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS350.2 M163 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: MacLean, Kerry Lee

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Meditation; Children; Relaxation Therapy - methods; Emotional Adjustment; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780807563816

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS350.2 M163 2004

Loan Policy: 28 days

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How to help someone with cancer : 70 ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

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Benish, Shannon. [Dodge City, KS]: Shannon Benish , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B467 2016

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: How to help someone with cancer : seventy ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

Author: Benish, Shannon

Place of Publication: [Dodge City, KS]

Publisher: Shannon Benish

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Caregivers; Helping Behavior; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780998422800

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B467 2016

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

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Long live the queen : help for children who have a loved one with cancer

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Gage, Patricia, Gage, Christopher J., Garnsworthy, Marlo. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G132 2018

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.

Author: Gage, Patricia; Gage, Christopher J.; Garnsworthy, Marlo

Place of Publication: Highland CIty, FL

Publisher: Rainbow Books, Inc.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xiv, 117 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Emotional Adjustment; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Child; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.