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Art of conversation through serious illness : lessons for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18870
McQuellon, Richard P, Cowan, Michael A. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M377 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
McQuellon, Richard P
Cowan, Michael A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xv, 144 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Caregivers - psychology
Critical Illness
Empathy
Communication
Terminally Ill
Neoplasms -psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195389227
0195389220
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
BF789 D4 M377 2010

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Handbook for mortals : guidance for people facing serious illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10405
Lynn, Joanne, Harrold, Joan. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 H236 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Topics include finding meaning; controlling pain; managing symptoms; forgoing medical treatment; hastening death; and talking to your doctor. Includes patient stories and photos.
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Author
Lynn, Joanne
Harrold, Joan
Corporate Author
Center to Improve Care of the Dying
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Abstract
Topics include finding meaning; controlling pain; managing symptoms; forgoing medical treatment; hastening death; and talking to your doctor. Includes patient stories and photos.
ISBN
0195146018
9780195146011
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 H236 1999

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Handbook for mortals : guidance for people facing serious illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120493
Lynn, Joanne, Harrold, Joan, Schuster, Janice Lynch. New York: Oxford University Press , 2011. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 L989h 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Lynn, Joanne
Harrold, Joan
Schuster, Janice Lynch
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xix, 296 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Decision Making
Popular Work
ISBN
9780199744565
0199744564
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 L989h 2011

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Unexpected recoveries : the seven steps to healing body, mind, and soul when serious illness strikes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15406
Monte, Tom. New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin , c2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Monte, Tom
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date
c2005
Physical Description
xx, 252 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Holistic Health
Terminally Ill - psychology
Catastrophic Illness
Chronic Disease
Popular Work
ISBN
0312262620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M772 2005

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Finding freedom in illness : a guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122365
Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
ix, 222 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Chronic Disease - therapy
Compassion
Mindfulness
Meditation
Buddhism
Popular Work
ISBN
9781611802634
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 F363 2016

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Living well with a serious illness : a guide to palliative care for mind, body, and spirit

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125270
Kanarek, Robin Bennett. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 K16 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (…
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Author
Kanarek, Robin Bennett
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
209 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
A Johns Hopkins Press health book
Subjects
Quality of Life
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Caregivers - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781421445984
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
WB310 K16 2023

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Being well (even when you're sick) : mindfulness practices for people with cancer and other serious illnesses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20870
Rosenbaum, Elana. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Rosenbaum, Elana
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiii, 150 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind Body Therapies
Self Care
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781611800005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Website Notes
Audio files that accompany some of the exercises in this book
Read Online
http://www.shambhala.com/beingwell

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Through the dark forest : transforming your life in the face of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119947
Conger, Carolyn. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Conger, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Spirituality
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014

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How to help children through a parent's serious illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2233
McCue, Kathleen, Bonn, Ron. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M133 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written for parents diagnosed with any life-threatening or serious illness about addressing preschool, school-age, and adolescent children?s needs.
More Information
Author
McCue, Kathleen
Bonn, Ron
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvii, 221 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Death - popular works
Family Therapy - popular works
Abstract
Written for parents diagnosed with any life-threatening or serious illness about addressing preschool, school-age, and adolescent children?s needs.
ISBN
0312113501
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M133 1994

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Lying down in the ever falling snow : Canadian health professionals' experience of compassion fatigue

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21050
Austin, Wendy. Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 L984 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Austin, Wendy
Place of Publication
Waterloo, ON
Publisher
Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
224 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Burnout, Professional
Stress, Psychological
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Health Personnel - psychology
Fatigue
Empathy
Case Reports
Canada
ISBN
9781554588886
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 L984 2013

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Caregiving wife's handbook : caring for your seriously ill husband, caring for yourself

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21654
Denholm, Diana B. Alameda, CA: Hunter House Publishers , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D393 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Denholm, Diana B
Place of Publication
Alameda, CA
Publisher
Hunter House Publishers
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
x, 198 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Empathy
Critical Illness
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
9780897936057
0897936051
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D393 2012

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How to help children through a parent's serious illness : supportive, practical advice from a leading child life specialist

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21751
McCue, Kathleen, Bonn, Ron. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 2011. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M133 2011
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
McCue, Kathleen
Bonn, Ron
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxii, 345 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Child of Impaired Parents
Family Therapy
Child
Adolescent
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312697686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M133 2011

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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for cancer : gently turning towards

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20522
Bartley, Trish. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 B291 2012
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
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Author
Bartley, Trish
Place of Publication
Chichester, West Sussex
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xx, 400 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Cognitive Therapy - methods
ISBN
9780470683835
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 B291 2012

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When someone has a very serious illness : children can learn to cope with loss and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4818
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Life Change Events
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0962050245
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991

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Art of dying : how to leave this world with dignity and grace, at peace with yourself and your loved ones

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13278
Weenolsen, Patricia. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 W397 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Discusses coming to terms with the disease itself; managing pain; planning funerals; making peace with loved ones; deciding about terminal care; and learning what the final experience of death is like. Although the author argues the pros and cons of euthanasia and belief in an afterlife, her obviou…
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Author
Weenolsen, Patricia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Loss - psychology
Abstract
Discusses coming to terms with the disease itself; managing pain; planning funerals; making peace with loved ones; deciding about terminal care; and learning what the final experience of death is like. Although the author argues the pros and cons of euthanasia and belief in an afterlife, her obvious bias in favour of both may be off-putting to some readers.
ISBN
0312167768
9780312167769
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 W397 1996

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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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End-of-life handbook : a compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17609
Feldman, David B, Lasher, S. Andrew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Feldman, David B
Lasher, S. Andrew
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Family
Caregivers
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572245112
1572245115
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 F312f 2007

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Psychosocial issues near the end of life : a resource for professional care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14432
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2005. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 P974 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
More Information
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Terminal Care - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Abstract
Includes effects of culture in end-of-life situations, ethical considerations, mental health issues, depression, the needs of caregivers, recommendations to improve psychosocial care.
ISBN
1591472369
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB310 P974 2006

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Year to live : how to live this year as if it were your last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122294
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
viii, 175 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609801949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997

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Close to the bone : life threatening illness and the search for meaning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7467
Bolen, Jean Shinoda. New York, NY: Scribner | Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B688 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Bolen, Jean Shinoda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Stress, Psychological
Terminal Care - psychology
ISBN
0684822377
0684835304 (pbk.)
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
BF789 B688 1996

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