Author

Buckman, Robert

Edition

rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Key Porter Books

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Terminal Care

Death - psychology

Grief

Popular Work

Abstract

The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.

ISBN

1550130927

9781550130928

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 B925 1996

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Author

Dresser, Norine

Wasserman, Fredda

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

xix, 210 p. ; 23 cm.

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Death - psychology

Grief

Bereavement

Terminally Ill

Attitude to Death

Adaptation, Psychological

Autobiography

Popular Work

ISBN

9781932603859

1932603859

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 G7 D773 2010

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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Editor

McNees, Pat

Place of Publication

Garden City, NY

Publisher

GuildAmerica Books

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Terminally Ill - psychology

Loss

Bereavement

Grief

Attitude to Death

Anecdotes

Poetry

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

1568651570

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 D996 1996

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Author

Yeasting, Cynda

Place of Publication

[Victoria, BC?]

Publisher

Friesen Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms

Spouses

Love

Hope

Grief

Interpersonal Relations

Terminal Care

Terminally Ill - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover

ISBN

9781460267486

9781460267479

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL358 Y39 2016

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Author

Thompson, Marney

Wainwright, Wendy

Corporate Author

Victoria Hospice Society

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Health Professions Press, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

xxii, 350 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects

Hospice Care - psychology

Palliative Care - psychology

Terminal Care - psychology

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Grief

Abstract

Contents:

Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : recurrence and chronic illness perspective: cultural competency -- Entering the unknown : the shift toward hospice palliative care perspective : intimacy and sexuality -- The long and winding road : illness predominates perspective : dying children and youth -- Watching and waiting : as death approaches perspective : suffering and despair -- The parting of the ways : time of death perspective : support for the hospice palliative care team -- Walking the edges : when a death occurs perspective: working with thoughts and emotions -- Entering the depths : adjusting to loss perspective: grief : it?s complicated -- Reconnecting with the world : mending the heart.

Notes

Preceded by Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care / by Victoria Hospice Society and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright. 2003.

ISBN

9780969504191

0969504195

9781938870651

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Victoria Library

Call Number

WB210 V642 2017

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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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Author

Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication

Fort Collins, CO

Publisher

Companion

Publication Date

2021

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Words of hope and healing

Subjects

Grief

Bereavement

Writing

Popular Work

ISBN

9781617223051

9781617223068

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.

Author

Wolfelt, Alan

Place of Publication

Fort Collins, CO

Publisher

Companion Press

Publication Date

2001

Series

100 idea series

Subjects

Grief

Loss - popular works

Death - psychology

Adolescent

Popular Work

Abstract

Outlines the fundamental principles of companioning a friend, from committing to contact the friend regularly to being mindful of the anniversary of the death.

ISBN

1879651262

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

BF575 W855h 2001

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Author

Jenkinson, Stephen

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

North Atlantic Books

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

xiii, 396 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

Death

Attitude to Death

Grief

Bereavement

Terminally Ill

Thanatology

Popular Work

ISBN

9781583949733

1583949739

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 J52 2015

Website Notes

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

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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

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Author

Morningstar, Barbara

Editor

Shoroplova, Nina

Place of Publication

British Columbia

Publisher

Barbara Morningstar

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

97 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Hospice Care

Grief

Bereavement

Popular Work

Personal Narratives

Loss

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

Abstract

"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.

Notes

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

ISBN

9781722966508

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 M866 2018

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Author

Pellegrino, Marjorie White

Kempf, Christine

Place of Publication

Washington, DC

Publisher

Magination Press

Publication Date

1999

Subjects

Death

Grief

Loss

Family Relations

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.

Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.

ISBN

1557985596

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF575 C5 P391 1999

Copies

Author

Leary, Lani

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Atria Paperback

Beyond Words

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xxi, 248 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Death - psychology

Palliative Care - psychology

Bereavement

Terminal Care

Death

Caregivers

Grief

Popular Work

ISBN

9781582703527

1582703523

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 L439 2012

Website Notes

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

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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

Copies

Author

Neuberger, Julia

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

San Francisco, Ca.

Publisher

Radcliffe Medical

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

xiii, 159 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Bereavement

Grief

Public Policy

Religion and Psychology

ISBN

1857759400

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 N478d 2004

Copies

Author

Greenlee, Sharon

Place of Publication

Atlanta, GA

Publisher

Peachtree Publishers

Publication Date

1992

Physical Description

ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Grief

Bereavement

Death

Parent-Child Relations

Juvenile Literature

ISBN

1561450448

9781561450442

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 G7 G814 1992

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Author

Yalom, Irvin D.

Yalom, Marilyn

Place of Publication

Stanford, CA

Publisher

Redwood Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill

Grief

Loss

Love

Spouses

Adaptation, Psychological

Aging

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

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

ISBN

9781503613768

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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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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Editor

Counts, David

Counts, Dorothy A.

Place of Publication

Amityville, N.Y.

Publisher

Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.

Publication Date

1991

Subjects

Death

Grief

Cross-Cultural Comparison

Adaptation, Psychological

ISBN

0895030829

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 C783 1991

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Author

Woodward, Joanne

Kussmann, Leslie

Place of Publication

Millis, MA

Publisher

Aquarius Productions

Publication Date

1991

Physical Description

30 minutes

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Infant

Child

Parent-Child Relations

Grief

Popular Work

ISBN

1581400659

Language

English

Material Type

Video

DVD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF575 W555 1991

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