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Cree healer and his medicine bundle : revelations of indigenous wisdom--healing plants, practices, and stories

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Young, David. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Young, David
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
xiii, 223 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Shamanism
Alberta
Popular Work
ISBN
9781583949030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 Y68 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Spirit clans : native wisdom for personal power and guidance

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Carson, David. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB885 C321 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
In this book, you will learn how to discover your own spirit clan by interpreting your dreams and visions as a guide and by contemplating the stories, traditions, and descriptions of your particular spirit clan. In-depth descriptions of the physical, psychological, and sacred aspects of spirit clan…
Author
Carson, David
Place of Publication
Charlottesville, VA
Publisher
Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xviii, 182 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Spiritual Therapies
Shamanism
Medicine, Traditional
Dreams - psychology
Nature
Popular Work
Abstract
In this book, you will learn how to discover your own spirit clan by interpreting your dreams and visions as a guide and by contemplating the stories, traditions, and descriptions of your particular spirit clan. In-depth descriptions of the physical, psychological, and sacred aspects of spirit clans -- 75 in all -- and their modern-day manifestations lift these ancient teachings off the pages and bring them to life. - Back cover.
ISBN
9781571748409
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB885 C321 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Braiding sweetgrass : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122057
Kimmerer, Robin Wall. [Minneapolis, MN]: Milkweed Editions , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 K49 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Kimmerer, Robin Wall
Place of Publication
[Minneapolis, MN]
Publisher
Milkweed Editions
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
First Nations
Plants
Plant Preparations
Ethnobotany
Medicine, Traditional
Nature
Ecology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781571313560
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB 55 K49 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Braiding sweetgrass for young adults : indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants

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Kimmerer, Robin Wall, Gray Smith, Monique, Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.). Minneapolis, MN: Zest Books , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 K49 2022
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher
Author
Kimmerer, Robin Wall
Gray Smith, Monique
Neidhardt, Nicole (ill.)
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Zest Books
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
304 pages : illustrations; 21 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Plants
Plant Preparations
Ethnobotany
Medicine, Traditional
Nature
Ecology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer's best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass is adapted for a young adult audience by children's author Monique Gray Smith, bringing Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation" -- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781728458991
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB55 K49 2022

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Determinants of indigenous peoples' health in Canada : beyond the social

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123098
Toronto, ON: Canadian Scholars Press , 2018. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Greenwood, Margo
de Leeuw, Sarah
Lindsay, Nicole Marie
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Canadian Scholars Press
Publication Date
2018
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
Health Services, Indigenous
Social Determinants of Health - history
Health Status Disparities
Medicine, Traditional
ISBN
9781773380391
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Science of the sacred : bridging global indigenous medicine systems and modern scientific principles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123378
Redvers, Nicole. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
Author
Redvers, Nicole
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
288 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
First Nations
Medicine, Traditional
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Services, Indigenous
Popular Work
Abstract
Based on current medical research, Native American and naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers identifies traditional healing methods developed centuries ago that address modern ailments and medical processes - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781623173364
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB 55 R438 2019

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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120285
Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…
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Corporate Author
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Canadian Virtual Hospice
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)
Series
LivingMyCulture.ca
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Palliative Care
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Spirituality
Medicine, Traditional
Ceremonial Behavior
First Nations
Inuits
Metis
Personal Narratives
Abstract
First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.
1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41)
2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50)
3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21)
4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)
Notes
Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Pre-loaded Media
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF575 C212 2016
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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
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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Knowledge seeker: embracing indigenous spirituality

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122889
Stonechild, Blair. Regina, SK: University of Regina Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB885 S881 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Stonechild, Blair
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xv, 244 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Popular Work
ISBN
9780889774179
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB885 S881 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Indigenous cultures and mental health counselling : four directions for integration with counselling psychology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124964
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group , 2017.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Stewart, Suzanne L.
Moodley, Roy
Hyatt, Ashley
Publisher
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
Publication Date
2017
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Explorations in mental health series
Subjects
Indigenous People - psychology
Community Mental Health Services - methods
Medicine, Traditional
Culturally Competent Care
Health Services, Indigenous
North America
ISBN
9781317400240
9781138928992
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Where people feast : an Indigenous people's cookbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122119
Watts, Dolly, Watts, Annie. [Vancouver, BC?]: Arsenal Pulp Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W348 2007
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Watts, Dolly
Watts, Annie
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
192 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Cooking
Nutrition Therapy
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
9781551522210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 W348 2007
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Traditional plant foods of Canadian indigenous peoples: nutrition, botany and use

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119908
Kuhnlein, Harriet V., Turner, Nancy J. [Canada]: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
  2 read online  
Author
Kuhnlein, Harriet V.
Turner, Nancy J.
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Gordon and Breach Science Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Series
Food and nutrition in history and anthropology v. 8
Subjects
First Nations
Canada
Ethnobotany
Plants, Edible
Nutrition
Nutritive Value
Food
Notes
Book originally published by OPA, Amsterdam. 1991.
ISBN
2881244653
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
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Indigenous psychology of spirituality : in my beginning is my end

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123453
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Editor
Dueck, Alvin
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Palgrave studies in indigenous psychology
Subjects
Spirituality
Religion and Psychology
Cultural Diversity
ISBN
9783030508685
9783030508692
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Traditional animal foods of indigenous peoples of northern North America : the contributions of wildlife diversity to the subsistence and nutrition of indigenous cultures

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119903
Kuhnlein, Harriet V., Humphries, Murray M. Montreal, QC: Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment, McGill University , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Kuhnlein, Harriet V.
Humphries, Murray M.
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment, McGill University
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
First Nations
Canada
Nutrition
Ecology
Biodiversity
Nutritive Value
Meat
Food
Anthropology, Cultural
Notes
"This web publication has the purpose to describe and to reference the published literature on traditional animal foods known and used by Indigenous Peoples of northern North America."
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Internet
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Improving Indigenous cancer journeys in BC : a road map

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120898
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Medicines to help us : traditional Métis plant use : study prints & resource guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124245
Belcourt, Christi, Flamand, Rita (translator), Burnouf, Laura (translator), Richardson, Rose. Saskatoon, SK: Gabriel Dumont Institute , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB55 B427 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Belcourt, Christi
Flamand, Rita (translator)
Burnouf, Laura (translator)
Richardson, Rose
Place of Publication
Saskatoon, SK
Publisher
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xv, 80 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps ; 23 cm
Subjects
Ethnobotany
Plants, Medicinal
Medicine, Traditional
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
Popular Work
Pictorial Works
ISBN
9780920915790
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
WB55 B427 2007

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Living with cancer : a resource to support First Nations people in BC on their cancer journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125267
First Nations Health Authority, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , [2023?].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2023
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
[2023?]
Physical Description
67 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Health Services, Indigenous
Patient Navigation
Self Care
Social Support
Culturally Competent Care
Medicine, Traditional
Personal Narratives
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Notes
"This booklet is based on an earlier publication Living with Cancer--Everyone Deserves Support...The stories in this book were shared at Telling Our Stories Conference held in Prince George, BC in June 2016"
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Status
Processing
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 F527 2023
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Pathways to improving well-being for indigenous peoples : how living conditions decide health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21530
Reading, Jeff, Halseth, Regine. Prince George, BC: National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  2 read online  
Author
Reading, Jeff
Halseth, Regine
Place of Publication
Prince George, BC
Publisher
National Collaborating Centre for Aboriginal Health
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
55 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Services, Indigenous
Delivery of Health Care
Community Networks
First Nations
Health Status Disparities
Canada
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
W84 R287 2013
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Seven circles : indigenous teachings for living well

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124455
Luger, Chelsey, Collins, Thosh. New York, NY: HarperOne , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA300 L951 2022
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
"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
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

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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care : Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Diversity in Health and Healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124695
New York: Oxford University Press , c2022.
Audience
Professional
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembl…
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Editor
Silbermann, Michael
Berger, Ann
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
c2022
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Cultural Diversity
Religion and Medicine
Abstract
"With cancer ranking as the primary or secondary cause of premature death in almost 100 countries worldwide, the World Health Organization recognized a high level of investment in cancer control and treatment (including palliative care) in 2019. At that time, governments at the World Health Assembly (WHA) unanimously adopted a new cancer resolution (Universal Health Coverage: Moving Together to Build a Healthier World). The resolution noted the potential for cancer prevention to reduce cancer burden in the future, while reducing the suffering from cancer in the communities.As most countries are facing an overall increase in the absolute number of cancer cases, large geographical diversity in cancer occurrence and variations in the magnitude and profile of the disease still continue between and within world regions. Specific types of cancer dominate globally: lung, female breast, and colorectal cancer. The regional variations in common cancer types signal the extent to which societal, economic, and lifestyle changes interplay to differentially impact the profile of this most complex group of diseases.Although survival rates for cancer have improved significantly over the past few decades, for each individual, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer are still devastating, affecting the family and community as well. The care of a person with cancer must be more than just the treatment of the cancer itself. Understanding the cultural, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of the cancer sufferer and their family and community will ensure the best care.In order to treat individuals with cancer and understand how to give the best possible care to underserved populations, we need to understand cultural diversity. Understanding that cultural aspects of a society may be intertwined with finances and other resources can improve adherence and access to care. Culture is made up of language, religion, cuisine, social norms, history, ancestry, music, arts, and spirituality. In order to improve cancer care outcomes, patients' diverse spiritual and cultural beliefs must be recognized. In addition, available methods must be utilized to improve access and adherence to treatment modalities and regimens.In this book, we focus on numerous diverse cultures, traditions, and faiths. Many parts of the world are composed of indigenous cultures, with unique spiritual beliefs in addition to the region's primary religion. We present chapters on indigenous religions as well as indigenous traditional healers. People everywhere experience trouble, sorrow, need, and sickness, and they develop skills and knowledge in response to these adversities. This book provides insightful models of these parameters and serves as a valuable resource for health care providers and policymakers by taking a global approach to cultural diversity in the world. By understanding this multiculturalism and the many aspects of psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of health and healing, we can learn from one another." --publisher
ISBN
9780197551349
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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