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Breast cancer : daughters tell their stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15324
Oktay, Julianne S. New York, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Oktay, Julianne S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Gerontology and women
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Loss - psychology
Qualitative Research
Bereavement
Life Change Events
ISBN
0789014521
9780789014528
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005

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Healing our wounded hearts : a real life story about loss in the voice of a teenager

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124431
Hahn, Olivia. [Victoria, BC]: Self publishing , [2023].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written …
Author
Hahn, Olivia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
[2023]
Physical Description
[111 unnumbered pages] : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Love
Adolescent
Parental Death
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written in the voice of a teenager as a teenager and is an account of finding my voice through all this loss" -- Back cover.
ISBN
9798385789801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Dead mom walking : a memoir of miracle cures and other disasters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122879
Matlow, Rachel. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when t…
Author
Matlow, Rachel
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735236301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Journal : a mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21671
Clark, Annabel, Redgrave, Lynn, Lerner, Barron. New York, NY: Umbrage Editions , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C592 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer
Author
Clark, Annabel
Redgrave, Lynn
Lerner, Barron
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Umbrage Editions
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Pictorial Works
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781884167430
1884167438
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C592 2004

Copies

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At my mother's breast

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15349
Watson-Burgess, Heather, MacDonald, Joe. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Watson-Burgess, Heather
MacDonald, Joe
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
55 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005

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Parenting from your heart : sharing the gifts of compassion, connection, and choice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13322
Kashtan, Inbal. Encinitas, CA.: Puddle Dancer Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 K19 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kashtan, Inbal
Place of Publication
Encinitas, CA.
Publisher
Puddle Dancer Press
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Interpersonal Communications
Interpersonal Relations
Parent-Child Relations
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 K19 2003

Copies

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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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How I coped when mommy died

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15432
Blake, Brett Hardy, Hope, Lori. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Blake, Brett Hardy
Hope, Lori
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
26 minutes ; booklet
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1572958308
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999

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Making every moment count

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16469
Kuttner, Leora, Roth, Lori. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada | Still Water Pictures , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M235 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kuttner, Leora
Roth, Lori
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Still Water Pictures
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
39 minutes
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Child
Attitude to Death
Parents
Pediatrics
Caregivers
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 M235 2003

Copies

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Sounds of healing : a physician reveals the therapeutic power of sound, voice and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9754
Gaynor, Mitchell L. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G288s 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Healing power of sound
Author
Gaynor, Mitchell L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation
Meditation
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
0767902653
9780767902656
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 G288s 1999

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Healing meditation : accelerate healing and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19820
Howell, Kelly, Schwimmer, Robert. Santa Fe, NM: Brain Sync Corporation , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Howell, Kelly
Schwimmer, Robert
Place of Publication
Santa Fe, NM
Publisher
Brain Sync Corporation
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Brain wave therapy
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Music Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881451679
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15973
Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
Author
Kaplow, Julie
Pincus, Donna
Spiegel, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Fictional Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.
Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
ISBN
9781591478096
159147809X
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
BF575 C5 K17 2007

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Parenting with wit and wisdom in times of chaos and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21818
Coloroso, Barbara. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Coloroso, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
271 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Child
Adolescent
Family - psychology
Parenting
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780670886227
067088622X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999

Copies

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Bret Martin : cancercrooner.com

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18120
Martin, Bret. [Vancouver, BC?]: Bret Martin , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Cancer crooner
Author
Martin, Bret
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Bret Martin
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology
Music Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Humor
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 M379 2005

Copies

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Jon's tricky journey : a story for Inuit children with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119974
McCarthy, Patricia. Iqaluit, NU: Inhabit Media , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M478 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful…
Alternate Title
Jaan aullaqsimanirijanga : unikkaaq inungnut nutaqqanut aanniaqaqtunut ilanginnullu
Author
McCarthy, Patricia
Place of Publication
Iqaluit, NU
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
69 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child, Hospitalized
Emotional Adjustment
Caregivers
Children
Parent-Child Relations
Inuits
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful of tricks from the doctors and nurses, and new friends, Jon discovers ways to cope with some of the tricky parts of having cancer. Accompanied by a resource guide for parents and caregivers, including hospital and support information, Jon's Tricky Journey opens a conversation between Inuit children facing a cancer diagnosis and their families to help make a difficult and confusing time more manageable." - Cover
Notes
Includes resource guide for family caregivers - Subtitle
ISBN
9781772271454
Language
English
Inuktitut
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M478 2017

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Kern, Kevin. Sausalito, CA.: Real Music , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K39 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kern, Kevin
Place of Publication
Sausalito, CA.
Publisher
Real Music
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Meditation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K39 2003

Copies

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A journey towards healing: managing paediatric leukaemia : a guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124996
Mandal, Shibaji. India: Bloomsbury India , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Managing pediatric leukemia
Childhood leukemia
Author
Mandal, Shibaji
Place of Publication
India
Publisher
Bloomsbury India
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Leukemia
Infant
Child
Adolescent
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9789390252619
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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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Child's view of grief : a guide for parents, teachers, and counselors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14697
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , c2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W856 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
54 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Attitude to Death - popular works
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
ISBN
1879651432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W856 2004

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Healing the adult child's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas after your parents dies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13888
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO.: Companion Press , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W853h 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Tips include writing down memories, completing a task or goal left unfinished by the deceased parent, or honouring the parent's birthday. In addition common challenges, such as helping the surviving parent, resolving sibling conflicts, and legal and financial issues, are addressed.
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO.
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2002
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Adolescent
Popular Work
Abstract
Tips include writing down memories, completing a task or goal left unfinished by the deceased parent, or honouring the parent's birthday. In addition common challenges, such as helping the surviving parent, resolving sibling conflicts, and legal and financial issues, are addressed.
ISBN
9781879651319
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W853h 2002

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Heartmindfulness : a guided meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18128
Sample, Sarah, Foran, Sydney, Flood, Karen, Nicholson, Kathryn. [Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H436s 2009
Availability
20 copies, 20 available
This CD encourages listeners to deepen their awareness, discover; innate wisdom and find new ways of seeing in order to participate; more fully in their lives. Mindfulness includes qualities of gentleness,; openness, letting go, patience and loving kindness. It focuses on; embracing the present mom…
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Heart mindfulness : a guided meditation
Author
Sample, Sarah
Foran, Sydney
Flood, Karen
Nicholson, Kathryn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD encourages listeners to deepen their awareness, discover
innate wisdom and find new ways of seeing in order to participate
more fully in their lives. Mindfulness includes qualities of gentleness,
openness, letting go, patience and loving kindness. It focuses on
embracing the present moment as the only time we have to perceive
and learn and grow.
Breath work
Body scan
Affirmations/imagery
Loving kindness
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 H436s 2009
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming from SoundCloud.com
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