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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21849
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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Breast cancer journey : your personal guidebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13304
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, Ga.: American Cancer Society , c2004. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B828a 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Atlanta, Ga.
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
xvi, 368 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Popular Work
ISBN
0944235506 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B828a 2004

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Cancer and the art of healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15102
Hundleby, Marilyn, Abbott, Sherry Lynn. Edmonton, AB: Alberta Cancer Board , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H933 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hundleby, Marilyn
Abbott, Sherry Lynn
Place of Publication
Edmonton, AB
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Board
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
x, 206 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Art Therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9781894809009
1894809009
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H933 2006

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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17602
Ettenberg, Zosia. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Ettenberg, Zosia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
viii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survival
Grief
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781425174484
1425174485
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008

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Life, happiness...and cancer : surviving with action and attitude!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21416
Kerslake, Phil. Lang'ata, Nairobi: Acrodile Publishing , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 K41 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kerslake, Phil
Place of Publication
Lang'ata, Nairobi
Publisher
Acrodile Publishing
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xv, 142 p. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9966724974
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 K41 2010

Copies

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Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 2002 - 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C974 2002-2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
v.1: Level one of the healing journey : an active response to the crisis of cancer : workbook; v.2: Level two of the healing journey : skills for healing : workbook; v.3: Level 3 of the healing journey : bringing spirituality into your healing journey : incorporating the workbook for level 3; v.4: …
Alternate Title
Healing journey workbook : levels one to four
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
2002 - 2004
Series
Healing journey
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Mind Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Level one of the healing journey : an active response to the crisis of cancer : workbook
v.2: Level two of the healing journey : skills for healing : workbook
v.3: Level 3 of the healing journey : bringing spirituality into your healing journey : incorporating the workbook for level 3
v.4: Level four of the healing journey : becoming authentic : workbook
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C974 2002-2004

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Journey through cancer : healing and transforming the whole person

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15136
Geffen, Jeremy R. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2006. newly rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G299j 2006
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Author
Geffen, Jeremy R
Edition
newly rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
xviii, 330 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Complementary Therapies
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
9780307341815
030734181X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G299j 2006

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When breath becomes air

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113896
Kalanithi, Paul. New York, NY: Random House , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K14 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Kalanithi, Paul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Quality of Life
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Neurosurgeons
Popular Work
ISBN
9780812988406
081298840X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K14 2016

Copies

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Race is run one step at a time : every woman's guide to taking charge of breast cancer and my personal story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14594
Brinker, Nancy G, Harris, Catherine McEvily. Arlington, TX: Summit Publishing Group , 1995. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B858 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Brinker, Nancy G
Harris, Catherine McEvily
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Arlington, TX
Publisher
Summit Publishing Group
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
156530182X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B858 1995

Copies

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Inspirehealth's guide to supportive cancer care : a resource for people living with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119969
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , [2016].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
82 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2016
Website Notes
Companion site
Read Online

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Living with learning disabilities, dying with cancer : thirteen personal stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20430
Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 T914 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
272 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mentally Disabled Persons - psychology
Learning Disorders - psychology
Intellectual Disability - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Comorbidity
Terminal Care - methods
Autobiography
ISBN
9781849050272
1849050279
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 T914 2010

Copies

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Integrated cancer care guide : caring for the mind, body, and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19805
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Integrated cancer care guide : optimal support for mind, body, spirit and immune system for health and healing : guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and complementary medical therapies
Author
InspireHealth
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Website Notes
Companion site
Read Online

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Anticancer living : transform your life and health with the mix of six

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121700
Cohen, Lorenzo, Jefferies, Alison. New York, NY: Penguin Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Availability
6 copies, 4 available
Author
Cohen, Lorenzo
Jefferies, Alison
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xvi, 416 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - prevention & control
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Healthy Lifestyle
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780735220430
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C678 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Integrated cancer care : caring for the mind, body and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15742
Centre for Integrated Healing. [Vancouver, BC?]: Centre for Integrated Healing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C397 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Participant's guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, vitamins, supplements, complementary medical therapies and healing
Corporate Author
Centre for Integrated Healing
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Centre for Integrated Healing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
67 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Centre for Integrated Healing
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Abstract
Participant's guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, vitamins, supplements, complementary medical therapies and healing
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 C397 2006

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Beginning your healing journey : an active response to the crisis of cancer : workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11106
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: World Health Services Council , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973b 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
World Health Services Council
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C973b 2001

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Cancer patient's guide to overcoming depression and anxiety : getting through treatment and getting back to your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17563
Hopko, Derek R, Lejuez, Carl W. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H797 2007
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
Author
Hopko, Derek R
Lejuez, Carl W
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
viii, 230 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Behavior Therapy
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Depression
Anxiety
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001115)
ISBN
9781572245044
1572245042
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
Call Number
QZ266 H797 2007

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Now breathe : a journal of life after a cancer diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7962
Sternbach, Claudia. Seattle, WA: Whiteaker Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S839 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sternbach, Claudia
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
Whiteaker Press
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 153 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Biography
Popular Work
ISBN
0965380041
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S839 1999

Copies

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Even the most positive person in the world gets cancer : love, laugh, live with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121662
D'Junus, Mezwyn. Malaysia: H & H Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
Author
D'Junus, Mezwyn
Place of Publication
Malaysia
Publisher
H & H Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
123 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Abstract
A cancer survivor takes a unique spin on things and talks about all relatable aspects of cancer with a light, humorous and honest approach... written with a vision to reach all types of cancer survivors so that not one person should grieve alone. - Cover.
ISBN
9789671158104
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 D626 2013

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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…
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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Standards of psychosocial health services for persons with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14872
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology. Calgary, AB: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology , 2010. Revised.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
National Standards for Psychosocial Oncology
Corporate Author
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Edition
Revised
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - standards
Canada
Language
English
French
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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