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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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Path through loss : a guide to writing your healing and growth

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Reeves, Nancy C. [Victoria, BC?]: Grieving Issues , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 R332p 1999

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Each section is divided by an illustration to encourage centring and meditation. For those who do not wish to write, blank sections can be used for photographs, drawings, dried flowers, clippings etc.

Author: Reeves, Nancy C

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Grieving Issues

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Grief; Loss; Popular Work

Abstract: Each section is divided by an illustration to encourage centring and meditation. For those who do not wish to write, blank sections can be used for photographs, drawings, dried flowers, clippings etc.

ISBN: 0968484409

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 R332p 1999

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Beyond grief : a guide for recovering from the death of a loved one

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Staudacher, Carol. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1987.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 S798b 1987

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Staudacher, Carol

Place of Publication: Oakland, Ca.

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1987

Physical Description: 144 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 0934986436

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 S798b 1987

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I can't stop crying : grief and recovery, a compassionate guide

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Martin, John D., Ferris, Frank D. [Toronto, ON]: McClelland & Stewart , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 M379 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Martin, John D.; Ferris, Frank D.

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xi, 132 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Bereavement; Grief; Loss; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780771054617; 0771054610

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 M379 2013

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Living dying : a guide for adults supporting grieving children and teenagers

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Russell, Ceilidh Eaton. [Toronto, ON]: Max and Beatrice Wolfe Centre for Children's Grief and Palliative Care , [2006].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 R961 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

1 read online

Author: Russell, Ceilidh Eaton

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Max and Beatrice Wolfe Centre for Children's Grief and Palliative Care

Publication Date: [2006]

Physical Description: 61 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Child; Adolescent; Parent-Child Relations; Creativity; Popular Work; Handbooks

Notes: "Based on real clinical experience with families facing palliation, dying, death and grief, Living Dying explores common fears and struggles in a question-and-answer format. It provides clear, concrete suggestions to help you talk about illness and death with young people, include them in the care of the dying and maintain a meaningful connection after a loved one has died.This is a practical handbook for parents and professionals supporting young people who have or will experience the dying and death of a loved one."

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 R961 2006

Website Notes: Copies may be ordered through Dr. Jay Children's Grief Centre.

Read Online

https://drjaychildrensgriefcentre.ca/resources/

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When someone dies : a children's mindful how-to guide on grief and loss

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Dorn, Andrea. Eau Claire, WI: PESI Publishing , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 D713 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

"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,…

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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Good mourning : a kid's support guide for grief and mourning death : for kids by a kid

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Peden, Seldon, Whimsical Designs by CJ (ill.). [United States]: 1st Word Publishing, LLC , [2021].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 P371 2021

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"The Good Mourning is a kid's support guide for grief and mourning death. The book helps other boys and girls deal with the loss of a parent, grandparent, other close relative, or friend"--Amazon

Author: Peden, Seldon; Whimsical Designs by CJ (ill.)

Place of Publication: [United States]

Publisher: 1st Word Publishing, LLC

Publication Date: [2021]

Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Personal Narratives; Juvenile Literature; Bereavement; Grief

Abstract: "The Good Mourning is a kid's support guide for grief and mourning death. The book helps other boys and girls deal with the loss of a parent, grandparent, other close relative, or friend"--Amazon

ISBN: 9780578855738

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 P371 2021

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Something very sad happened : a toddler's guide to understanding death

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Zucker, Bonnie. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 Z94 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

This book is intended to be read to children, ages 2-3, to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.

Author: Zucker, Bonnie

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Parent-Child Relations; Child, Preschool; Children; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: This book is intended to be read to children, ages 2-3, to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.

ISBN: 9781433822667; 1433822660

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 Z94 2016

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When your soulmate dies : a guide to healing through heroic mourning

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2016

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 151 p. : 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Spouses; Friends; Loss; Love; Emotional Adjustment; Life Change Events; Popular Work

Notes: The loss of the love of your life unleashes the grief of your life. Muster the courage to mourn as well as you loved and live your new life with befitting grace, purpose, and joy. - Cover

ISBN: 9781617222429

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2016

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Parent's guide to raising grieving children : rebuilding your family after the death of a loved one

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Silverman, Phyllis R, Kelly, Madelyn. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 S587 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Silverman, Phyllis R; Kelly, Madelyn

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xi, 256 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Grief; Bereavement; Parent-Child Relations; Death; Child; Adolescent; Family - psychology; Parenting; Life Change Events; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195328844; 0195328841

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 G7 S587 2009

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Where love grows : a journey through the experience of illness and grief of metastatic breast cancer

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Clancy, Georgia Anne. Bloomington, IN: Balboa Press , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 C587 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Clancy, Georgia Anne

Place of Publication: Bloomington, IN

Publisher: Balboa Press

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: v, 85 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Neoplasm Metastasis; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Grief; Adaptation, Psychological; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781504384612; 150438461X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WP870 C587 2017

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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

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Ettenberg, Zosia. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 E85c 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ettenberg, Zosia

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: viii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Survival; Grief; Life Change Events; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781425174484; 1425174485

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 E85c 2008

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Healing your grieving heart after a cancer diagnosis : 100 practical ideas for coping, surviving, and thriving

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Wolfelt, Alan D., Duvall, Kirby J. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 W855 2014

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.; Duvall, Kirby J.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 110 p. ; 22 cm.

Series: 100 idea series

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Survivors; Life Change Events; Grief; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781617222009

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; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 W855 2014

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

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Grieving teen : a guide for teenagers and their friends

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Fitzgerald, Helen. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , c2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 F553 2000

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Fitzgerald, Helen

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: c2000

Physical Description: 222 p. ; 22 cm

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Adolescent; Loss; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 0684868040; 9780684868042

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 F553 2000

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

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For Michael, love Cynda

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Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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. Livin…

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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Healing our wounded hearts : a real life story about loss in the voice of a teenager

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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 …

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.

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

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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.

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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