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Healing touch : a resource for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9686
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea, Mentgen, Janet, Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon. New York, NY: Delmar Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea
Mentgen, Janet
Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delmar Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xxi, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Nurse as healer series
Subjects
Touch
Holistic Health
Nursing Care
Complementary Therapies
Nurses' Instruction
ISBN
0827362757
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996

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Caring for loved ones at home : an illustrated, easy to follow guide to short or long-term care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9856
Van Bommel, Harry. Scarborough, Ont.: Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
Scarborough, Ont.
Publisher
Resources Supporting Family and Community Legacies Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
120 p, : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Home Nursing
Family Relations
Caregivers
Self Care
Physician-Patient Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
1553070003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 V217 1999

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Helping yourself help others : a book for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10408
Carter, Rosalynn, Golant, Susan K. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WY115 C324 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides advice on educating and preparing yourself for caregiving, coping with isolation, looking at family issues, avoiding burnout and getting respite, and dealing with doctors and other caregivers.
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Author
Carter, Rosalynn
Golant, Susan K
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Caregivers
Chronic Disease - nursing
Home Nursing
Abstract
Provides advice on educating and preparing yourself for caregiving, coping with isolation, looking at family issues, avoiding burnout and getting respite, and dealing with doctors and other caregivers.
ISBN
0812925912
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WY115 C324 1994

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From panic to power : proven techniques to calm your anxieties, conquer your fears, and put you in control of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7932
Bassett, Lucinda. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B319f 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Bassett, Lucinda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Anxiety
Stress, Psychological
Self Concept
ISBN
0060927585
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B319f 1995

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American Indian healing arts : herbs, rituals and remedies for every season of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122891
Kavasch, E. Barrie, Baar, Karen. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Kavasch, E. Barrie
Baar, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
xviii, 309 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Plants, Medicinal
Plant Preparations
Medicine, Traditional
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378818
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Received
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 K21 1999
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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MLD and the treatment of lymphedema

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19542
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 M294 1994
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Vodder method of manual lymph drainage and the treatment of lymphedema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
20 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 M294 1994

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Peace is every step : the path of mindfulness in everyday life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122298
Nhat Hanh, Thich. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Editor
Kotler, Arnold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
xv, 134 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness - methods
Buddhism
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553351392
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 N576 1992

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What Buddhists believe

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13150
Harris, Elizabeth J. Oxford: Oneworld Publicaions , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 H313 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Harris, Elizabeth J
Place of Publication
Oxford
Publisher
Oneworld Publicaions
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Buddhism - popular works
Religion and Medicine - popular works
Spiritual Healing
ISBN
185168168X
9781851681686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 H313 1998

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Journey of awakening : a meditator's guidebook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122240
Dass, Ram. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1990. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 D231 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Dass, Ram
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
xii, 426 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553285727
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 D231 1990

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Arm exercises

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19540
Wittlinger, Hildegard, Vodder, Emil, Harris, Robert. [Victoria, BC?]: Vodder Schools International Ltd. , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH700 A727 1998
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
More Information
Alternate Title
Edema exercises and recommendations for patients with an arm edema
Author
Wittlinger, Hildegard
Vodder, Emil
Harris, Robert
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Vodder Schools International Ltd.
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
17 minutes
Series
Quality training in our hands
Subjects
Lymphedema - therapy
Arm
Breast Neoplasms - complications
Upper Extremity
Exercise Therapy
Drainage - methods
Massage - methods
Popular Work
Abstract
At back of case "Professional training in manual lymph drainage and combined decongestive therapy"
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH700 A727 1998

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Feeling good handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog893
Burns, David. New York, NY: Plume , 1999. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 B967 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Burns, David
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Depression
Cognitive Therapy - methods
Mood Disorder
ISBN
0452281326
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 B967 1999

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Loving-kindness : the revolutionary art of happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122299
Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xii, 193 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation - methods
Mindfulness
Compassion
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570629037
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 S186 1995

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Making miracles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14063
Pearsall, Paul. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 P361 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Pearsall, Paul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Prentice Hall Press
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
x, 306 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - personal narratives
Physicians - psychology - personal narratives
Patients - psychology - personal narratives
Spiritual Therapies - popular works
Alternative Medicine
ISBN
0130893501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 P361 1991

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Physician heal thyself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14499
Faulkner, Hugh, Faulkner, Marian. Becket, MA: One Peaceful World Press , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F263 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Doctor's dietary recovery from incurable cancer
Author
Faulkner, Hugh
Faulkner, Marian
Place of Publication
Becket, MA
Publisher
One Peaceful World Press
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Diet, Macrobiotic - popular works
Alternative Medicine - popular works
Neoplasms - biography - popular works
Neoplasms - diet therapy - popular works
ISBN
0962852821
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 F263 1992

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
More Information
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5386
Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Furman, Joan
McNabb, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bell Tower
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death
Social Support
Attitude to Death
ISBN
609800035
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 F986 1997

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Close to the bone : life threatening illness and the search for meaning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7467
Bolen, Jean Shinoda. New York, NY: Scribner | Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B688 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bolen, Jean Shinoda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Stress, Psychological
Terminal Care - psychology
ISBN
0684822377
0684835304 (pbk.)
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
BF789 B688 1996

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Questions and answers on death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7842
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1974.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K82 1974
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This companion volume to "On Death and Dying", consists of the questions that were most frequently asked of Dr. Kübler-Ross and her answers. She discusses accepting the end of life; suicide; terminal illness; euthanasia; how to tell a patient he or she is critically ill; and how to deal with the di…
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Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1974
Subjects
Terminal Care - popular works
Death - popular works
Abstract
This companion volume to "On Death and Dying", consists of the questions that were most frequently asked of Dr. Kübler-Ross and her answers. She discusses accepting the end of life; suicide; terminal illness; euthanasia; how to tell a patient he or she is critically ill; and how to deal with the difficulties surrounding death.
ISBN
0025671200
9780025671201
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K82 1974

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Measure of our days : new beginnings at life's end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8862
Groopman, Jerome. New York, NY: Viking Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G877 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Groopman, Jerome
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Viking Press
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works
Terminal Care
ISBN
0670875708
9780670875702
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G877 1997

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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16092
Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Byock, Ira
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Thanatology
Terminal Care
Case Reports
ISBN
9781573226578
1573226572
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B994 1997

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