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Living beautifully with uncertainty and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122880
Chodron, Pema. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , [2019].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C545 2019
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Editor
Oliver, Joan Duncan
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
[2019]
Subjects
Buddhism
Philosophy
Uncertainty
Fear - psychology
Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611806809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C545 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Finding freedom in illness : a guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122365
Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 222 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Chronic Disease - therapy
Compassion
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016

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Storied companions : cancer, trauma, and discovering guides for living in Buddhist narratives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123374
Derris, Karen. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by…
Author
Derris, Karen
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
216 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Suffering
Uncertainty
Philosophy
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781614295754
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021

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Mindfulness in plain English

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120304
Gunaratana, Bhante Henepola. [Boston, MA]: Wisdom Publications , 2011. 20th Anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 G975 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gunaratana, Bhante Henepola
Edition
20th Anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
ix, 208 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9780861719068
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 G975 2011

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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
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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Mindfulness & acceptance workbook for stress reduction : using acceptance & commitment therapy to manage stress, build resilience & create the life you want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124414
Livheim, Fredrik, Bond, Frank W. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Livheim, Fredrik
Bond, Frank W.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
227 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Self-Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self Care
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684031283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018

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Language of healing : daily comfort for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120512
Benson, Pat, Dackman, Linda. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Benson, Pat
Dackman, Linda
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
Meditation
Anecdotes
Bibliotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781573246316
157324631X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014

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Investigating the mind 2005 : the science and clinical applications of meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14556
Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama. Louisville, CO: Mind and Life Institute , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 M663 2005 v.1-6
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
v.1: Meditation-based clinical interventions; v.2: Possible biological substrates of meditation; v.3: Clinical research I : meditation and mental health; v.4: Clinical research II : meditation and physical health (includes additional presentation and questions and answers content); v.5: Integr…
Author
Bstan-'dzin-rgya-mtsho, Dalai Lama
Corporate Author
Mind and Life Institute. Conference (13th : 2005 November 8-10 : Washington, DC)
Place of Publication
Louisville, CO
Publisher
Mind and Life Institute
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
6 DVD (799 minutes)
Subjects
Buddhism - psychology
Meditation
Religion and Science
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Meditation-based clinical interventions
v.2: Possible biological substrates of meditation
v.3: Clinical research I : meditation and mental health
v.4: Clinical research II : meditation and physical health (includes additional presentation and questions and answers content)
v.5: Integration and final reflections
v.6: Creating and maintaining a healthy mind
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM61 M663 2005 v.1-6

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Mindfulness for everyday living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114003
Titmuss, Christopher. Hauppage, NY: Barrons Educational Series, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 T619 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Titmuss, Christopher
Place of Publication
Hauppage, NY
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
127 p. ; col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Popular Work
ISBN
0764122606
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 T619 2003

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Our journey here : poems of the spirit : messages of comfort and joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16234
Gumprich, Michael. Winnipeg, MB: Grant & Campbell Publishing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 G974 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Gumprich, Michael
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Grant & Campbell Publishing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
101 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Poetry
Mental Healing
Meditation
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978109707
0978109708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 G974 2006

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Quick calm : easy neuroscience-based mindfulness meditations to short-circuit stress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124262
Wolkin, Jennifer R. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Wolkin, Jennifer R.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Mindfulness
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Meditation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684036080
9781684036103
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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Mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121746
Stahl, Bob, Goldstein, Elisha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2019. 2nd ed, fully revised and updated.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 S781 2019
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Author
Stahl, Bob
Goldstein, Elisha
Edition
2nd ed, fully revised and updated
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
xii, 237 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
New Harbinger publications self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Mindfulness
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684033553
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 S781 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Opening to grief : finding your way from loss to peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122894
Willis, Claire B. Newburyport, MA: Dharma Spring , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W734 2020
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Opening to Grief is a companion for this tender time. With the demeanor and tone of a loving friend, the authors offer an invitation to grieve fully, to turn toward your emotions and experiences however they arrive, and to follow your own path toward healing....Because we love, we grieve. And when…
Author
Willis, Claire B.
Place of Publication
Newburyport, MA
Publisher
Dharma Spring
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xviii, 123 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Loss
Grief
Bereavement
Buddhism - psychology
Meditation
Popular Work
Abstract
"Opening to Grief is a companion for this tender time. With the demeanor and tone of a loving friend, the authors offer an invitation to grieve fully, to turn toward your emotions and experiences however they arrive, and to follow your own path toward healing....Because we love, we grieve. And when we fully feel our sorrow, we open to loving ourselves and other beings more deeply." - Provided by publisher.
Notes
Branch copies may differ by ISBN
ISBN
9781590035122
9781590035269
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W734 2020
Website Notes
Some copies were purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Hopkinson, Greg, Lewis, Sally. [New Zealand]: Mountford Media , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 H793 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A diverse range of people make the choice for a better life through meditation. From ordinary people to the inmates and guards of a Mexican prison; kids in a foster school and ballerinas at the Cuban National Ballet Academy. Peace is possible - all that is required is for each of us to move towards…
Alternate Title
Mindful choice : you have the power to change your world -- all that's required is to make a choice
Author
Hopkinson, Greg
Lewis, Sally
Place of Publication
[New Zealand]
Publisher
Mountford Media
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
72 minutes.
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
A diverse range of people make the choice for a better life through meditation. From ordinary people to the inmates and guards of a Mexican prison; kids in a foster school and ballerinas at the Cuban National Ballet Academy. Peace is possible - all that is required is for each of us to move towards it. - Cover
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 H793 2016

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10 percent happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120079
Harris, Dan. New York, NY: Dey St. , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 H313 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Ten percent happier
Author
Harris, Dan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dey St.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvi, 237 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Meditation
Buddhism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062265432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 H313 2014

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Mindfulness solution : everyday practices for everyday problems

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120740
Siegel, Ronald D. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 C6 S571 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Siegel, Ronald D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
356 p.
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Mental Healing
Mind Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781606232941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 C6 S571 2010

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Seeking the heart of wisdom : the path of insight meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122295
Goldstein, Joseph, Kornfield, Jack. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 G624 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goldstein, Joseph
Kornfield, Jack
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xii, 242 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Shambhala classics
Subjects
Meditation
Mindfulness
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781570628054
9780877733270
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 G624 2001

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Mindfulness goes mainstream : techniques

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121098
Kabat-Zinn, Jon, Kornfield, Jack, Tan, Chade-Meng. [Boston, MA]: WGBH Educational Foundation | PBS , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 K11 2017 v.1-3
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Kornfield, Jack
Tan, Chade-Meng
Corporate Author
PBS
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
WGBH Educational Foundation
PBS
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
3 videodiscs (165 min.)
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781531702410
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 K11 2017 v.1-3
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Mindfulness and psychotherapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122136
New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 M663 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Germer, Christopher K.
Siegel, Ronald D.
Fulton, Paul R.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xviii, 382 pages : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Meditation
Attention
Awareness
Buddhism - psychology
ISBN
9781462528370
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 M663 2013

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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
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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