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Places that scare you : a guide to fearlessness in difficult times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19939
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C546p 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Chodron, Pema
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Religion
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Compassion
Fear - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary by ISBN and pagination.
ISBN
9781570624094
9781611805963
1570624097
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C546p 2001

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True refuge : finding peace and freedom in your own awakened heart

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123552
New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2016 | 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2016
1997
Physical Description
xviii, 290 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Uncertainty
Mental Healing
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553386349
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 B796 2016

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Broken open : how difficult times can help us grow

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114775
Lesser, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Villard Books , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BL 65 L638 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Lesser, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Villard Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxv, 311 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
Spirituality
Religion and Psychology
Life Change Events
Loss
Popular Work
ISBN
9780375759918
0375759913
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BL 65 L638 2008

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Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18359
Chodron, Pema. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 C545 2002
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Alternate Title
Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings on cultivating fearlessness and compassion
Author
Chodron, Pema
Editor
Sell, Emily Hilburn
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xviii, 222 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Philosophy
Uncertainty
Fear - psychology
Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Popular Work
Notes
Branch copies may vary by ISBN and pagination
ISBN
9781611805956
9781570629723
1570629722
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 C545 2002

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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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Words that heal : affirmations and meditations for daily living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9854
Bloch, Douglas. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B651 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bloch, Douglas
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1990
Subjects
Mental Healing
Meditation
Relaxation Techniques
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
0553348094
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 B651 1990

Copies

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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

Copies

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Prayer is good medicine : how to reap the healing benefits of prayer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13893
Dossey, Larry. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco , 1996. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
W61 D724p 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dossey, Larry
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
HarperSanFrancisco
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xix, 249 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Religion
Mental Healing
Imagery
Spirituality
ISBN
0062514237 (cloth)
0062514245 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
W61 D724p 1996

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Healing words : the power of prayer and the practice of medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6782
Dossey, Larry. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W61 D724h 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Dossey, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery
Spirituality
Religion
Notes
Publication date and ISBN may differ in branch copies.
ISBN
0062502522
0061043834
9780062502513
0062502514
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
W61 D724h 1993

Copies

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Faith factor : proof of the healing power of prayer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9443
Matthews, Dale A, Clark, Connie. [Toronto, ON]: Penguin Books Canada Ltd , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 M438p 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Matthews, Dale A
Clark, Connie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Penguin Books Canada Ltd
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Religion and Medicine
Religion and Psychology
Spirituality
Mental Healing
ISBN
0670875392
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 M438p 1998

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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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A new earth : awakening to your life's purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120078
Tolle, Eckhart. New York, NY: Plume , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 T651 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Tolle, Eckhart
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Plume
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
315 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Spiritual Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452289963
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 T651 2006

Copies

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Reconciliation : healing the inner child

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114093
Hanh, Thich Nhat. Berkeley, CA: Parallax Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 H239r 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Hanh, Thich Nhat
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Parallax Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
174 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Spiritual Therapies
Mindfulness
Buddhism
Suffering
Fear
Relaxation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781935209645
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 H239r 2010

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Simple abundance : a daybook of comfort and joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9729
Breathnach, Sarah Ban. New York, NY: Warner Books, Inc. , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 B828s 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Breathnach, Sarah Ban
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Warner Books, Inc.
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Women
Popular Work
ISBN
0446519138
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM61 B828s 1995

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Prescriptions for living : inspirational lessons for a joyful, loving life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17849
Siegel, Bernie S. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S573pr 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xxiv, 210 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
9780060191962
0060191961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S573pr 1998

Copies

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Deep medicine : harnessing the source of your healing power

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18205
Stewart, William B. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S852 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Stewart, William B
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 184 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Self Care
Mind-Body Therapies
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246447
1572246448
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 S852 2009

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Power, freedom and grace : living from the source of lasting happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20401
Chopra, Deepak. San Rafael, CA: Amber-Allen Publishing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 C549 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Chopra, Deepak
Place of Publication
San Rafael, CA
Publisher
Amber-Allen Publishing
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
ix, 220 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Hinduism
Happiness
Popular Work
ISBN
9781878424815
1878424815
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 C549 2006

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After the ecstasy, the laundry : how the heart grows wise on the spiritual path

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122296
Kornfield, Jack. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB880 K84 2001
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Kornfield, Jack
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xxi, 313 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378290
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB880 K84 2001

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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
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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Grace and grit : spirituality and healing in the life and death of Treya Killiam Wilber

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog461
Wilber, Ken. [Boston, MA]: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 W664 1993
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Wilber, Ken
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Spirituality
Spouses
Biography
Popular Work
ISBN
0877736987
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 W664 1993

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