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Helping children cope with grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3069
Wolfelt, Alan. Muncie, In.: Accelerated Development Inc. , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Muncie, In.
Publisher
Accelerated Development Inc.
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
xv, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Schools
Popular Work
ISBN
0915202395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983

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I want to grow hair, I want to grow up, I want to go to Boise : children surviving cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3780
Bombeck, Erma. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B695 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bombeck, Erma
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper & Row, Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
xxii, 174 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Popular Work
ISBN
0060161701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B695 1989

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog822
Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
More Information
Author
Mellonie, Bryan
Ingpen, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)
ISBN
0553340239
9780553344028
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983

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Helping children cope with death : guidelines and resources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4862
Wass, Hannelore, Corr, Charles A. New York, NY: Hemisphere Publishing Corp. , 1984. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
More Information
Author
Wass, Hannelore
Corr, Charles A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hemisphere Publishing Corp.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Abstract
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984

Copies

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When someone very special dies : children can learn to cope with grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog416
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 H458 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life.
More Information
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Death
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 H458 1988

Copies

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Tenth good thing about Barney

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7567
Viorst, Judith, Blegvad, Erik. New York, NY: Aladdin Books , 1988. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V798 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells the story of a cat who dies and is buried. The child and father discuss heaven, and later they plant seeds in the garden. The father explains that Barney will become part of the ground and help plants grow, which they decide is a pretty good job for a cat.
More Information
Author
Viorst, Judith
Blegvad, Erik
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Grief
Infant
Child
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
This book tells the story of a cat who dies and is buried. The child and father discuss heaven, and later they plant seeds in the garden. The father explains that Barney will become part of the ground and help plants grow, which they decide is a pretty good job for a cat.
ISBN
0689712030
9780689712036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 V798 1998

Copies

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When your brother or sister has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1927
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, MN: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, MN
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Sibling Relations - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984

Copies

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But won't Granny need her socks? : dealing effectively with children's concerns about death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1875
Knowles, Donald W, Reeves, Nancy C. Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists
More Information
Author
Knowles, Donald W
Reeves, Nancy C
Place of Publication
Dubuque, Ia.
Publisher
Kendall/Hunt
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists
ISBN
0840370725
0840348061
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983

Copies

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When someone very special dies : facilitators guide for leading grief support groups for bereaved children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9061
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H458w 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Facilitators guide for leading grief support groups for bereaved children
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Death - popular works
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
ISBN
0962050210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 H458w 1988

Copies

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Pain : clinical manual for nursing practice

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4443
McCaffery, Margo, Beebe, Alexandra. [St. Louis, MO]: C.V. Mosby Company , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 M121 1989
More Information
Author
McCaffery, Margo
Beebe, Alexandra
Place of Publication
[St. Louis, MO]
Publisher
C.V. Mosby Company
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Pain - nursing
ISBN
080163248X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
FVC Ambulatory Care
Call Number
WL700 M121 1989
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It must hurt a lot : a book about death and learning and growing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4681
Sanford, Doris, Evans, Graci. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Sanford, Doris
Evans, Graci
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Multnomah Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0880701315
9780880701310
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985

Copies

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Badger's parting gifts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3831
Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
More Information
Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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 V315 1984

Copies

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It helps to have friends : when mom or dad has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1065
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, Mn.: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513i 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, Mn.
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513i 1987

Copies

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Miracle of mindfulness : an introduction to the practice of meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20848
Hanh, Thich Nhat. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 H239m 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
xiii, 140 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Buddhism
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9780807012390
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 H239m 1987

Copies

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Try it : a cookbook for cancer patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2000
Cross Cancer Institute. Edmonton, Alta.: Cross Cancer Institute , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 C951 1989
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Cross Cancer Institute
Place of Publication
Edmonton, Alta.
Publisher
Cross Cancer Institute
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
viii, 142 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Nutrition
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
0969167504
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 C951 1989

Copies

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When a parent is very sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4786
LeShan, Eda. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Co. , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L630 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
LeShan, Eda
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co.
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Death
Death
Catastrophic Illness
Popular Work
ISBN
0316521620
9780316521628
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L630 1986

Copies

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Prostate cancer : treatment for cure

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7729
Phillips, W.J. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of B.C. Biomedical Communications , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WJ752 P965 1988 PT.1
Pt.1 : Prostate cancer : treatment for cure.; Function, diagnosis, staging, treatment options - surgery and radiation therapy and side effects including some mention of sexual issues.
More Information
Alternate Title
Living with cancer
Author
Phillips, W.J.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of B.C. Biomedical Communications
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
1/2 inch : colour ; 27 minutes
Series
Living with cancer series
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms
Popular Work
Abstract
Pt.1 : Prostate cancer : treatment for cure.
Function, diagnosis, staging, treatment options - surgery and radiation therapy and side effects including some mention of sexual issues.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
VHS
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
Call Number
WJ752 P965 1988 PT.1
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Helping yourself : a workbook for people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1819
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Tape 1: Side A: Deep muscle relaxation; Side B: Deep inner relaxation.; Tape 2: Side A: Imagery for healing; Side B: Deep inner relaxation
More Information
Alternate Title
Helping yourself
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
2 audiocassettes; 1 booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery
Popular Work
Abstract
Tape 1: Side A: Deep muscle relaxation
Side B: Deep inner relaxation.
Tape 2: Side A: Imagery for healing
Side B: Deep inner relaxation
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
Tape
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973 1989

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Cancer cure that worked : fifty years of suppression

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5036
Lynes, Barry, Rife, Royal R. Queensville, Ont.: Marcus Books , 1987.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ201.5 L988 1987
More Information
Alternate Title
Rife Report
Author
Lynes, Barry
Rife, Royal R
Place of Publication
Queensville, Ont.
Publisher
Marcus Books
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Neoplasms - popular works
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Quackery - popular works
ISBN
919951309
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 L988 1987
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You can fight for your life : emotional factors in the treatment of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6407
LeShan, Lawrence. New York, NY: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
LeShan, Lawrence
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1980
Physical Description
xix, 192 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0871312344
0871314940 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980

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