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Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

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Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 P412 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…

Author: Pennebaker, James W.; Smyth, Joshua M.

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Writing; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Adaptation, Psychological; Neoplasms - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Narrative Therapy; Self Disclosure; Popular Work

Abstract: Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.

ISBN: 9781462524921; 1462524923

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM420.5.N3 P412 2013

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

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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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Mindfulness : a kindly approach to being with cancer

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Bartley, Trish. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 B291 2017

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

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Author: Bartley, Trish

Place of Publication: Chichester, West Sussex

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xii, 282 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Mindfulness; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Cognitive Therapy - methods; Mind-Body Therapies; Self Care; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781118926284

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; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 B291 2017

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.; Companion website with additional resources available

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Book of miracles : inspiring true stories of healing, gratitude, and love

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Siegel, Bernie S, Hurst, Andrea. Novato, CA: New World Library , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB880 S571 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Siegel, Bernie S; Hurst, Andrea

Place of Publication: Novato, CA

Publisher: New World Library

Publication Date: 2011

Subjects: Mental Healing; Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical); Spiritual Therapies; Personal Narratives

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781577319682

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB880 S571 2011

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Crazy sexy cancer survivor : more rebellion and fire for your healing journey

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Carr, Kris. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C312 2008

Availability: 9 copies, 8 available

Author: Carr, Kris

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 245 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599213705

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C312 2008

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Leaves falling gently : living fully with serious and life-limiting illness through mindfulness, compassion, and connectedness

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Bauer-Wu, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 B344 2011

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Bauer-Wu, Susan

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: xi, 140 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Terminally Ill - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Palliative Care - psychology; Life Change Events; Meditation; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781572249998

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WB310 B344 2011

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Mindfulness solution to pain : step-by-step techniques for chronic pain management

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Gardner-Nix, Jackie, Costin-Hall, Lucie. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL700 G227 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Getting started on managing your pain : understanding why you have it; Mindfulness : what is it? Getting acquainted with your inner resources (1); Meditation 101 : getting acquainted with your inner resources (2); Mindfulness : checking in on your progress --; Meditation challenges; Searching the b…

Author: Gardner-Nix, Jackie; Costin-Hall, Lucie

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xii, 209 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Pain Management - psychology; Pain - therapy; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Mind-Body Relations (Metaphysics); Meditation - methods; Cognitive Therapy

Abstract: Getting started on managing your pain : understanding why you have it; Mindfulness : what is it? Getting acquainted with your inner resources (1); Meditation 101 : getting acquainted with your inner resources (2); Mindfulness : checking in on your progress --; Meditation challenges; Searching the brain for clues to pain : turning on that flashlight; Reclaiming the parts that hurt : the body scan; Reclaiming caring for yourself : your physical needs; People stress; Art : see the pain, feel the gain; Visualizations and guided imagery; Reclaiming your life : with pain or without

ISBN: 9781572245815

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL700 G227 2009

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

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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

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

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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Sounds True

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 2 CD's ; 105 minutes

Subjects: Pain - psychology; Mind-Body Therapies; Meditation; Relaxation Therapy; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781591797401

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

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Pure happiness : awaken to your truth

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Molavi, Bob. [Vancouver, BC?]: Neil and Cathy Schlosser , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 H27 M65 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Cancer survivor Bob Molavi helps you align with your true purpose, expand your creativity, bolster your productivity and deepen your relationship with life, so you may come to understand happiness like never before."

Alternate Title: Pure happiness : your guide to inner freedom

Author: Molavi, Bob

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Neil and Cathy Schlosser

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 101 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Happiness; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Spiritual Therapies; Mental Healing; Popular Work

Abstract: "Cancer survivor Bob Molavi helps you align with your true purpose, expand your creativity, bolster your productivity and deepen your relationship with life, so you may come to understand happiness like never before."

ISBN: 9780994846822

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 H27 M65 2016

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Crazy sexy cancer tips

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Carr, Kris, Crow, Sheryl. Guilford, CT: Skirt! , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C311 2007

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Author: Carr, Kris; Crow, Sheryl

Place of Publication: Guilford, CT

Publisher: Skirt!

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 203 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Female; Women's Health; Women; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors - psychology; Mental Healing; Spiritual Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Young Adult; Diet; Popular Work; Personal Narratives

ISBN: 9781599212319; 1599212315

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C311 2007

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Mayo clinic guide to stress-free living

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Sood, Amit. [Boston, MA]: Da Capo Lifelong , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.4 S711 2013

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

Alternate Title: Guide to stress-free living

Author: Sood, Amit

Corporate Author: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: xix, 308 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological; Mind-Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Anxiety - therapy; Self Care; Healthy Lifestyle; Attention; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780738217123

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WM172.4 S711 2013

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

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10 percent happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works : a true story

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Harris, Dan. New York, NY: Dey St. , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.4 H313 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Ten percent happier

Author: Harris, Dan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Dey St.

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xvi, 237 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Mind Body Therapies; Stress, Psychological - therapy; Spiritual Therapies; Spirituality; Meditation; Buddhism; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780062265432

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172.4 H313 2014

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Stress and stress management

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Klinic Community Health Centre. Winnipeg, MB: Klinic Community Health Centre , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Corporate Author: Klinic Community Health Centre

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Klinic Community Health Centre

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Mind Body Therapies

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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When someone you love has advanced cancer : support for caregivers

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U.S. National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute (NCI) , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 U58w 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Corporate Author: U.S. National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 56. p : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: NIH publication 05-5727

Subjects: Palliative Care; Caregivers; Attitude to Death; Family; Terminal Care; Social Support; Self Care; Communication; Adaptation, Psychological; Planning Techniques; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Booklet; Handout

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 U58w 2005

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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.