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Jane Brody's guide to the great beyond : a practical primer to help you and your loved ones prepare medically, legally, and emotionally for the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114751
Brody, Jane E. New York, NY: Random House , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W85.5 B864 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Guide to the great beyond
Author
Brody, Jane E.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xxiv, 287 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Advance Directives
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers
Palliative Care
Hospice Care
Bereavement
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9781400066544
1400066549
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W85.5 B864 2009

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End-of-life handbook : a compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17609
Feldman, David B, Lasher, S. Andrew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Feldman, David B
Lasher, S. Andrew
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Family
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572245112
1572245115
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007

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Final journeys : a practical guide for bringing care and comfort at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20657
Callanan, Maggie. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C156 2008
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
More Information
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
ix, 335 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553382747
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C156 2008

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Living with dying : the prospective study of patients with metastatic disease

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17728
Rodin, Gary. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 B365 2009 v.2
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Rodin, Gary
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology Rounds
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
60 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasm Metastasis - psychology
Behavioral Research
Disease - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Palliative Care - psychology
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 B365 2009 v.2

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Caring for patients at the end of life : facing an uncertain future together

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10170
Quill, Timothy E. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2001.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Quill, Timothy E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Terminal Care
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0195139402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 Q6 2001

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Talking about death won't kill you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18062
Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M65 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Morris, Virginia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 294 p. ; 24 cm.eng
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761112310
0761112316
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 M65 2001

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Impact of spirituality, social support, and defensive/adaptive coping on death anxiety at end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19229
McMahon, Robin Lynn. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
McMahon, Robin Lynn
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Catholic University of America
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Social Support
Anxiety
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004

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Psychosocial issues near the end of life : a resource for professional care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14432
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P974 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
More Information
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Abstract
Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
ISBN
1591472369
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 P974 2006

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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
More Information
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

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Being with dying : cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21017
Halifax, Joan. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Halifax, Joan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Buddhism
Meditation
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781590307182
1590307186
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009

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Life and death decisions : psychological and ethical considerations in end-of-life care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10795
Kleespies, Phillip M. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kleespies, Phillip M
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Terminal Care - ethics
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminal Care - legislation & jurisprudence
Right to Die
Euthanasia
Suicide, Assisted
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
ISBN
1591470676
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 K63 2004

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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296
Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  2 read online  
Author
Hampton, Mary
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Luther College, University of Regina
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
First Nations
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Terminal Care
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Read Online
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/index.html
http://uregina.ca/hamptoma/eol/healthcare.html

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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14681
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Truth Disclosure
ISBN
01955123433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000

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Parting : a handbook for spiritual care near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120718
Holder, Jennifer Sutton, Aldredge-Clanton, Jann. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside , [2008].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H727 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Holder, Jennifer Sutton
Aldredge-Clanton, Jann
Place of Publication
Markham, ON
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside
Publication Date
[2008]
Physical Description
xv, 64 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill
Adaptation, Psychological
Pastoral Care
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781554550876
1554550874
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H727 2008

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How do we tell the children? : a step-by-step guide for helping children two to teen cope when someone dies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19492
Schaefer, Dan, Lyons, Christine. New York, NY: Newmarket Press , 2001. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S311h 2001
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Schaefer, Dan
Lyons, Christine
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Newmarket Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xvii, 202 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child, Preschool
Popular Work
ISBN
9781557044259
1557044252
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 S311h 2001

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Facing death, embracing life : understanding what dying people want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120741
Kuhl, David. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kuhl, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
330 p. ; 22 cm ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Advance Care Planning
Family Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
0385660669
9780385660662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2006

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Needs of the dying : a guide for bringing hope, comfort, and love to life's final chapter

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113577
Kessler, David. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2007. 10th anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kessler, David
Edition
10th anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxi, 224 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Previously published as Rights of the dying
ISBN
9780061137594
0061137596
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007

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Kids talkin' about death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21287
Huff, Sue, Torrance, Jennifer. Montreal QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K47 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.; For children aged 9-12.
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Huff, Sue
Torrance, Jennifer
Corporate Author
National Film Board of Canada
Place of Publication
Montreal QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1 videodisc (20 min.), col.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Child
Grief
Bereavement
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
Abstract
An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.
For children aged 9-12.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K47 2005
Website Notes
URL leads to a user guide for parents and educators (search death)
Read Online
www.nfb.ca/guides

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Creating a good death : coping with terminal illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15965
Schmidt, Laura. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
More Information
Author
Schmidt, Laura
Place of Publication
Princeton, NY
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
26 minutes
Series
Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology
Hospice Care
Social Support
Terminally Ill
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
ISBN
9780736596473
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Healing a teen's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas for families, friends and caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14759
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W857h 2001
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2001
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Grief
Adolescent
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Bereavement
Popular Work
ISBN
9781879651241
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W857h 2001
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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