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Preparing for successful surgery : a program of guided imagery, affirmations, and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19809
Naparstek, Belleruth. Los Angeles, CA: Kaiser Permanente , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Kaiser Permanente
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
75 minutes
Subjects
Surgical Procedures, Operative - psychology
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195p 2006

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Remembered wellness : the power of guided imagery for relaxation and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16294
Clarke, Teresa. Langley, BC: Teresa Clarke , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C597r 2004
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Clarke, Teresa
Place of Publication
Langley, BC
Publisher
Teresa Clarke
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
87 minutes
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Mental Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 C597r 2004

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Crazy sexy cancer : a story about looking for a cure, and finding a life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16109
Carr, Kris, Fassett, Brian, Nathanson, Beth. New York, NY: Gaiam , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C311c 2007
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee; Ways to find your om; Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris; Simple detox methods; Deleted scenes and extended interviews
More Information
Alternate Title
Crazy sexy cancer
Author
Carr, Kris
Fassett, Brian
Nathanson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Gaiam
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
90 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms
Female
Women's Health
Women
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors - psychology
Mental Healing
Spiritual Healing
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Complementary Therapies
Diet
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Abstract
25 minute healing yoga routine and guided relaxation with instructor Rodney Yee
Ways to find your om
Get juiced - in the kitchen with Kris
Simple detox methods
Deleted scenes and extended interviews
ISBN
9780766235564
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C311c 2007

Copies

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Why people don't heal and how they can

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1376
Myss, Caroline. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M998 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Myss, Caroline
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xix, 263 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Mental Healing
Psychotherapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0609802240
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M998 1997

Copies

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Can the mind heal cancer? : a clinician-scientist examines the evidence

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15471
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973c 2005
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xv, 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Popular Work
ISBN
9780973785401
0973785403
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 C973c 2005

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How to live when a loved one dies : healing meditations for grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124435
Nhat Hanh, Thich. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 N576 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"In this book that offers relief to anyone moving though intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, comforting words of wisdom on how to transform our suffering in the face of death"-- Provided by publisher
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Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Parallax Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
166 pages ; 18 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Poetry
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Abstract
"In this book that offers relief to anyone moving though intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, comforting words of wisdom on how to transform our suffering in the face of death"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781946764805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 N576 2021

Copies

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Living with grief when illness is prolonged

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3633
Washington, DC: Hospice Foundation of America , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 L785 1997 v.6
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Editor
Doka, Kenneth J
Davidson, Joyce D
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Hospice Foundation of America
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xii, 220 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Death
Loss
Popular Work
ISBN
9781560327035
1560327030
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 L785 1997 v.6

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Grief works : stories of life, death and surviving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121875
Samuel, Julia. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Samuel, Julia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxi, 294 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Case Reports
Popular Work
Notes
Copies may differ by pub date, publisher and ISBN.
ISBN
9780385690867
9780385690881
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Healing a friend's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas for helping someone you love through loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13886
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855h 2001
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Outlines the fundamental principles of companioning a friend, from committing to contact the friend regularly to being mindful of the anniversary of the death.
More Information
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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Why did you die? : activities to help children cope with grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18209
Leeuwenburgh, Erika, Goldring, Ellen. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Instant help book for parents and kids
Author
Leeuwenburgh, Erika
Goldring, Ellen
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 114 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Loss - psychology
Death
Bereavement
Child
Adolescent
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246072
1572246049
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008

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Living with grief : children, adolescents, and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13219
Hospice Foundation of America. Washington, DC: Hospice Foundation of America | Brunner/Mazel , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 L786d 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes a theoretical overview, clinical approaches with children and adolescents, and special losses.
More Information
Corporate Author
Hospice Foundation of America
Editor
Doka, Kenneth J
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Hospice Foundation of America
Brunner/Mazel
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
vi, 336 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Death
Adolescent
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes a theoretical overview, clinical approaches with children and adolescents, and special losses.
ISBN
1893349012 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 L786d 2000

Copies

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Winter grief, summer grace : returning to life after a loved one dies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114761
Miller, James E. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Miller, James E.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
63 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Willowgreen Series
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Loss
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
9780806628332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Living beyond limits

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8140
Spiegel, David. New York, NY: Ballantine Books , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S755 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Spiegel, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Mental Healing
Stress, Psychological
ISBN
0449909409
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S755 1993

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Anatomy of the spirit : the seven stages of power and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9703
Myss, Caroline. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M998a 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Myss, Caroline
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Mental Healing
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0609800140
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 M998a 1996

Copies

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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 …
More Information
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.

Copies

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How to live between office visits : a guide to life, love and health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3587
Siegel, Bernie S. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S571h 1993
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0060924675
0060168005
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
QZ266 S571h 1993

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Calm your mind, warm your heart : real voices and techniques to support you through the ups and downs of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21047
Phillips, Catherine. Calgary, AB: Brush Education, Inc. , 2013. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P558c 2013
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Phillips, Catherine
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Brush Education, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
166 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Mental Healing
Self Care
Survivors
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781550594447
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 P558c 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Living with it daily : meditations for people with chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17786
Nielsen, Patricia D. New York, NY: Dell Publishing , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 N54 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Nielsen, Patricia D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dell Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
16 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Chronic Disease
Meditation
Mind-Body Therapies
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
978044050556
0440505550
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 N54 1994

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Breathing : the master key to self healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18636
Weil, Andrew. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 W422b 1999 v.1-2
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
v.1: The benefits of breathwork; v.2: 8 sections; Preparing for breathwork/following your breath; Begin with exhalation; Squeeze more air out of the lungs; The stimulating breath; Make your breathing deep, slow, quiet and regular; Let yourself be breathed; The relaxing breath; Combining the stimul…
More Information
Author
Weil, Andrew
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
2 CD's + 1 booklet
Series
Self healing series
Subjects
Meditation
Breathing Exercises
Mind Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Mental Healing
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: The benefits of breathwork
v.2: 8 sections
Preparing for breathwork/following your breath
Begin with exhalation
Squeeze more air out of the lungs
The stimulating breath
Make your breathing deep, slow, quiet and regular
Let yourself be breathed
The relaxing breath
Combining the stimulating and relaxing breaths
ISBN
156455726X
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 W422b 1999 v.1-2

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Saying goodbye to someone you love : your emotional journey through end of life and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20200
Dresser, Norine, Wasserman, Fredda. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 D773 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
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.
Read Online
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1932603859

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