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Seven levels of healing : celebrating life and spirit on the journey through cancer

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Geffen, Jeremy R. Boulder, CO: Geffen Visions International, Inc. , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 G299 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference". A physician discusses combining conventional medical treatments for cancer with mind/body and complementary approaches to healing.; Level 1: Education & Information; Level 2: Connection with Others; Level 3: The Body as Garden; Level 4: Emotio…

Alternate Title: Opening keynote presentation, July 8, 2006 "Cancer as a turning point : from surviving to thriving" University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Author: Geffen, Jeremy R

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Geffen Visions International, Inc.

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 74 minutes

Subjects: Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Complementary Therapies; Neoplasms - psychology; Holistic Health; Social Support; Mental Healing; Popular Work

Abstract: Presented at a "Cancer as a Turning Point Conference". A physician discusses combining conventional medical treatments for cancer with mind/body and complementary approaches to healing.; Level 1: Education & Information; Level 2: Connection with Others; Level 3: The Body as Garden; Level 4: Emotional Healing; Level 5: The Nature of Mind; Level 6: Life Assessment; Level 7: The Nature of Spirit

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 G299 2006

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Dance with cancer : 5 gay men confront prostate cancer

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Akenhead, Gary. Barrie, ON: Mahon Productions , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

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Alternate Title: Dance with cancer : five gay men confront prostate cancer

Author: Akenhead, Gary

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Barrie, ON

Publisher: Mahon Productions

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This film explores the personal stories and real life experiences of several Canadian gay men who are dealing with prostate cancer. Some of them live in cities; others live in small towns and rural areas.

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: WJ752 D173 2009

Website Notes: Videos (5) may be viewed at the Canadian Cancer Society channel

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Nature of healing and the healing program

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Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…

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Alternate Title: Healing program

Author: Rutledge, Rob; Walker, Timothy

Corporate Author: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.

Subjects: Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Self-Help Groups; Breathing Exercises; Meditation; Relaxation Therapy; Spirituality; Group Processes; Adaptation, Psychological; Canada; Popular Work

Abstract: This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org; Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes); Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"; The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes); The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)

ISBN: 9780986546518

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9

Website Notes: Expanded version of the booklet

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My healing journey : seven years with cancer

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Viszmeg, Joseph, Krepakevich, Jerry. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 V832m 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Viszmeg, Joseph; Krepakevich, Jerry

Corporate Author: National Film Board of Canada

Place of Publication: Montreal, QC

Publisher: National Film Board of Canada

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 45 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 V832m 1998

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Skills for healing : Weekend Cancer Support Group

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Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Tim. Halifax, NS: Rob Rutledge , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 R981 2007 v.1-5

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Set consists of 5 DVD's; v.1: Introduction. The circle. Sitting meditation # 1. What is complete care.; v.2: What is spirituality. Sitting meditation # 2. Mindfullness based stress reduction. Raisin eating meditation.; v.3: Breathing exercises. Stress and the relaxation response. Sitting…

Alternate Title: Skills for healing weekend retreat

Author: Rutledge, Rob; Walker, Tim

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Skills for Healing Weekend Retreat (2007 March 9-11 : Kelowna, BC)

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Rob Rutledge

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Meditation; Mindfulness

Abstract: Set consists of 5 DVD's; v.1: Introduction. The circle. Sitting meditation # 1. What is complete care.; v.2: What is spirituality. Sitting meditation # 2. Mindfullness based stress reduction. Raisin eating meditation.; v.3: Breathing exercises. Stress and the relaxation response. Sitting meditation # 3.; v.4: Qi Gong. Reframing distressing thoughts. Bowl of loving kindness.; v.5: Fears and hopes. Yoga. Self love. Closing

Language: English

Material Type: DVD; Video

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 R981 2007 v.1-5

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First Nations spirituality and healing for cancer

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Old Hands. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2005.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ266 F527 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Old Hands

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 1/2 inch : colour ; 60 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology - videocassettes; First Nations; Mental Healing - videocassettes; Relaxation Techniques - videocassettes

Language: English

Material Type: Video; VHS

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library AV Room

Call Number: QZ266 F527 2005

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CaN'Tswer : how I couldn't...what I found

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Thanh, David. [Vancouver, BC?]: PocketBunny Productions , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 T367 2008

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.

Author: Thanh, David

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: PocketBunny Productions

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 16 minutes

Subjects: Leukemia; Leukemia - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Life Change Events; Young Adult; Autobiography

Abstract: Ten years after his leukemia diagnosis, Ryan is a survivor who is reluctant to take risks and move forward with his life. The opportunity to take a backpacking trip through the Andes Mountains changes him and his perception of his cancer experience from one of Survivor to Thriver.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 T367 2008

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Healing skills

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Walker, Timothy, Beaupre, Charles. [Halifax, NS]: Healing and Cancer Foundation , [2013].

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H434h 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Qi gong (21 min.); Mindful yoga (43 min.); Alchemy of the heart meditation (18 min.)

Author: Walker, Timothy; Beaupre, Charles

Corporate Author: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Place of Publication: [Halifax, NS]

Publisher: Healing and Cancer Foundation

Publication Date: [2013]

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 62 min.)

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Breathing Exercises; Meditation; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Qigong; Yoga; Relaxation Therapy; Spiritual Therapies; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: Qi gong (21 min.); Mindful yoga (43 min.); Alchemy of the heart meditation (18 min.)

ISBN: 9780986546525

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 H434h 2013

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Healing yoga for cancer

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Hopkins, Denise. Montclair, NJ: Thriving Yoga , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 H793 2011

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

This DVD was created exclusively for men and women who are battling cancer. All poses are gentle, easy, and accessible to anyone who chooses to practice, even during active treatment. On low energy days, simply doing the fifteen-minute guided meditation will be helpful and healing.

Author: Hopkins, Denise

Place of Publication: Montclair, NJ

Publisher: Thriving Yoga

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: colour ; 51 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Relaxation Techniques; Exercise Therapy; Yoga; Mind Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: This DVD was created exclusively for men and women who are battling cancer. All poses are gentle, easy, and accessible to anyone who chooses to practice, even during active treatment. On low energy days, simply doing the fifteen-minute guided meditation will be helpful and healing.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 H793 2011

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Healing, hope and humor : a comedian's journey

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Fitzgerald, Dave, LaCroix, Darren. Auburn, MA: Humor Institute, Inc. , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F553h 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Author: Fitzgerald, Dave; LaCroix, Darren

Place of Publication: Auburn, MA

Publisher: Humor Institute, Inc.

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 40 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Wit and Humor; Popular Work

Abstract: April 16, 2008: This video is the same as ID# 4281 "Living and laughing with cancer...", title changed as per publisher.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 F553h 2007

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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

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Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 C737 2006

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Author: Hampton, Mary

Place of Publication: Regina, SK

Publisher: Luther College, University of Regina

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 53 minutes

Subjects: First Nations; Death - psychology; Attitude to Death; Social Support; Terminal Care; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Family; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 C737 2006

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Cancer guided imagery program for cancer radiation : tap into the healing power of the body and mind connection

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Murray, Steve. Las Vegas, NV: Body & Mind Productions , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M984c 2003

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Murray, Steve

Place of Publication: Las Vegas, NV

Publisher: Body & Mind Productions

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 59 minutes

Subjects: Imagery; Relaxation Techniques; Mental Healing; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiotherapy - psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 097425696X

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 M984c 2003

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Cancer guided imagery program for cancer surgery : tap into the healing power of the body and mind connection

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Murray, Steve. Las Vegas, NV: Body & Mind Productions , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M984s 2003

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Murray, Steve

Place of Publication: Las Vegas, NV

Publisher: Body & Mind Productions

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 59 minutes

Subjects: Imagery; Relaxation Techniques; Mental Healing; Neoplasms - surgery; Surgery - psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 0974256986

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 M984s 2003

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Cancer guided imagery program for cancer chemotherapy : tap into the healing power of the body and mind connection

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Murray, Steve. Las Vegas, NV: Body & Mind Productions , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 M984 2003

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Murray, Steve

Place of Publication: Las Vegas, NV

Publisher: Body & Mind Productions

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 59 minutes

Subjects: Imagery; Relaxation Techniques; Mental Healing; Drug Therapy - psychology; Neoplasms - drug therapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 0974256978

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 M984 2003

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Coming out again : lesbians speaking out about cancer

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Ramsay, Rowan. Kingston, ON: Ramsay Media , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Ramsay, Rowan

Corporate Author: Canadian Cancer Society

Place of Publication: Kingston, ON

Publisher: Ramsay Media

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 25 minutes

Subjects: Sexual and Gender Minorities; Breast Neoplasms; Uterine Neoplasms; Women's Health; Social Support; Autobiography; Canada; Popular Work

Notes: SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection

Language: English; French

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C733r 2006

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Ladies in waiting? : a play about life after breast cancer

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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Community Research Initiative, Ryerson University. Act II Studio. [Toronto, ON]: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 L155 2002

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Ladies in waiting? : life after breast cancer

Corporate Author: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Community Research Initiative; Ryerson University. Act II Studio

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Toronto-Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre. Psychosocial and Behavioural Research Unit

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: 46 minutes

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 L155 2002

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Survivor's story : life after the cancer journey

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Richards, Tisha. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2006 v.19

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 15548. (QZ200 B366 2006)

Alternate Title: Annual cancer conference; Annual cancer conference : partners in research and care : BC and the world; BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum