Author

Kanarek, Robin Bennett

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

209 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Advance Care Planning

Caregivers - psychology

Popular Work

Abstract

This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.

Notes

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

ISBN

9781421445984

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 K16 2023

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Author

Chödrön, Pema

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Shambala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects

Buddhism

Mindfulness

Attitude to Death

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

"How We Live is How We'll Die shares Pema Chodron's wise words on working with this flow of life-learning to live with more ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty; embracing new beginnings; and ultimately preparing for death with more wonder and less fear. Beloved teacher Pema Chodron writes this book in her 85th year, and her insights on making friends with change are poignant for readers of all ages. This book shares Pema's thoughts on the bardos--the Tibetan teachings on what happens between this life and the next--and how they are relevant in each moment of our life now. She also shares wisdom on working with challenging emotions of craving, aggression, and ignorance, transforming them into a path of awakening and love. The more freedom we can find in our hearts and minds as we live, the more fearlessly we'll be able to confront death and life's countless changes."-- Provided by publisher

Notes

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

ISBN

9781611809244

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM61 C545h 2022

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Author

Thorne, Sally Elizabeth

Place of Publication

Newbury Park, Ca.

Publisher

Sage Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

1993

Subjects

Delivery of Health Care

Chronic Disease

Negotiating

Abstract

Weeded Feb 15 2023 -AR

ISBN

803949189

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WT30 T511 1993

Copies

Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Delta Trade Paperpacks

Dell Publishing

Publication Date

1990

Physical Description

xxiii, 467p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Mental Healing

Imagery

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001857)

ISBN

9780385303125

0385303122

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM172 K11 1990

Copies

Author

Dorn, Andrea

Place of Publication

Eau Claire, WI

Publisher

PESI Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Series

Mindful steps series

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Grief

Mindfulness

Popular Work

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

"When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, this straightforward yet powerful book includes: Optional engagement questions to build connection and personalize the reading experience Short mindfulness and self-compassion meditations A developmental guide to children's understanding of death"-- Provided by publisher

Notes

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

ISBN

9781683734864

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 C5 G7 D713 2022

Copies

Author

Maté, Gabor

Maté, Daniel

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Alfred A. Knopf Canada

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

562 p. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Attitude to Health

Disease

Social Medicine

Psychological Trauma

Popular Work

Abstract

"So what is really 'normal' when it comes to health? For all our expertise and technological sophistication, Western medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today's culture stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance. In The Myth of Normal, co-written with his son Daniel, Maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing" -- Provided by publisher.

ISBN

9780735278363

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA31 M425 2022

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Author

Frank, Arthur W

Place of Publication

Chicago, Ill.

Publisher

University of Chicago Press

Publication Date

1997

Subjects

Sick Role

Attitude to Health

Disease - psychology

ISBN

0226259935

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 F828 1997

Copies

Author

Cain, Susan

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Crown

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xxxiv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects

Grief

Sadness - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

"Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward each other. And we can learn to transform our own pain into creativity, transcendence, and connection. At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways"-- Publisher's description

ISBN

9780451499783

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 G7 C135b 2022

Copies

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

Copies

Author

Lorig, Kate

Laurent, Diana

Gonzalez, Virginia

Sobel, David

Minor, Marian

Gecht-Silver, Maureen

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series

Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living

Subjects

Chronic Disease

Heart Diseases

Lung Diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

Arthritis

Self Care

Self-Management

Exercise

Decision Making

Communication

Problem Solving

Healthy Lifestyle

Popular Work

Abstract

"The Tool Kit includes:

1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.

2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.

3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.

4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.

We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher

Notes

Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"

ISBN

9781945188312

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WT500 C215L 2020

Copies

Editor

Walther, Robert R

Beachman, Agnes

Ginsburg, Iona H

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Haworth Press, Inc.

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Skin Diseases - psychology

Skin Neoplasms - psychology

Skin Manifestations

Alopecia - psychology

Stress, Psychological

ISBN

1560248173

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WR100 D436 1996

Copies

Alternate Title

Hope for the best, plan for the rest : seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis

Author

Winemaker, Sammy

Seow, Hsien

Place of Publication

Vancouver

Publisher

Page Two

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

253 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Life Change Events

Hope

Chronic Disease - psychology

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781774582961

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM172 W767 2023

Copies

Author

Eimer, Bruce

Freeman, Arthur

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date

1998

Subjects

Pain - psychology

Psychotherapy

Cognitive Therapy

Hypnosis

ISBN

471157082

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WL700 E34 1998

Copies

Author

Haylock, Pamela J

Curtiss, Carol P

Place of Publication

Alameda, Ca.

Publisher

Hunter House Inc., Publishers

Publication Date

1997

Subjects

Pain - popular works

Neoplasms - therapy - popular works

ISBN

0897932137

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL700 H421 1997

Copies

Alternate Title

No tears no fears : 13 years later : children coping with pain

Author

Kuttner, Leora

Byrnes, Jim

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Leora Kuttner

Publication Date

1998

Physical Description

47 minutes

Subjects

Pain

Neoplasms - psychology

Child

Adult

Popular Work

Abstract

Compelling documentary. Explores the long term benefit of pain control for children

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WL700 K97n 1998

Copies

Author

Siegel, Bernie S

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date

1993

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Mental Healing

Imagery

Popular Work

ISBN

0060924675

0060168005

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 S571h 1993

Copies

Author

Pope, Robert

Place of Publication

Hantsport, NS

Publisher

Lancelot Press

Publication Date

1991

Physical Description

140 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology - popular works

Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works

Art Therapy - popular works

ISBN

0889994803

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 P826 1991

Copies

Author

Murray, Jock

Place of Publication

Hantsport, N.S.

Publisher

Robert Pope Foundation

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Art Therapy

Neoplasms - psychology

Popular Work

ISBN

0889995877

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 M982 1996

Copies

Author

Domar, Alice D

Dreher, Henry

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Henry Holt & Company, Inc.

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Relaxation Techniques - popular works

Stress, Psychological - popular works

Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)

ISBN

0805041346

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 D666 1996

Copies

Author

Luger, Chelsey

Collins, Thosh

Edition

1st ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperOne

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

248 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm

Subjects

First Nations

Philosophy

Mind Body Therapies - methods

Healthy Lifestyle

Popular Work

Abstract

"A revolutionary wellness guide rooted in Indigenous ancestral knowledge, offering wisdom for spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing from Native American wellness activists"-- Provided by publisher

Notes

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

ISBN

9780063119208

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WA300 L951 2022

Copies