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Strengthening family resilience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125002
Walsh, Froma. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , [2016]. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA305 W223 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Walsh, Froma
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
xvi, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Family - psychology
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy - methods
ISBN
9781462529865
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA305 W223 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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First, break all the rules : what the world's greatest managers do differently

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15472
Buckingham, Marcus, Coffman, Curt. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX159 B923 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Buckingham, Marcus
Coffman, Curt
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Personnel Management
Leadership
Organizational Innovation
Life Change Events
ISBN
0684852861
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX159 B923 1999

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Thriving through crisis : turning tragedy and trauma into growth and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114047
O'Hanlon, Bill. New York, NY: Perigree Book , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM 172.4 O36 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
O'Hanlon, Bill
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Perigree Book
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxi, 201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399529467
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM 172.4 O36 2004

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Don't sweat the small stuff for teens : simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120734
Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Carlson, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xiv, 242 p. ; 17 p.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adolescent
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0786885971
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000

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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124305
Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
Author
Miller, Bruce J.
Berger, Shoshana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Paperbacks
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Advance Care Planning
Life Change Events
Decision Making
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9781501157219
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M647b 2020

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Who dies? : an investigation of conscious living and conscious dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13225
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Anchor Books , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Anchor Books
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Death
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
0385262213
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665 1989

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Life is a verb : 37 days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124243
Digh, Patti. New York, NY: Skirt! , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM61 D574 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Thirty seven days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally
Author
Digh, Patti
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skirt!
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiii, 224 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Mindfulness
Life Change Events
Quality of Life - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781599212951
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 D574 2008

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Off script : what to do when God rewrites your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21298
Schmidt, Cary. Lancaster, CA: Striving Together Publications , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 S349 2011
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Schmidt, Cary
Place of Publication
Lancaster, CA
Publisher
Striving Together Publications
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxiii, 207p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Hodgkin Disease - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Christianity
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781598941692
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 S349 2011

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Forever optimistic : fighting brain cancer, finding your best path, and leading a life with purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124344
Brams, Robert S., Coons, Christopher A. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 B815 2021
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Brams, Robert S.
Coons, Christopher A.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Optimism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781510766167
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 B815 2021

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What we wish were true : reflecting on nurturing life and facing death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124408
Quinn, Tallu Schuyler. New York, NY: Convergent , 2022. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Q7w 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Quinn, Tallu Schuyler
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Convergent
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xiii, 192 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Brain Neoplasms
Life Change Events
Spirituality
Clergy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
"Many of the essays in this work originally appeared in slightly different form on Tallu Schuyler Quinn's blog in 2020 and 2021"-- WorldCat
ISBN
9780593442906
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 Q7w 2022

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…
Author
O'Kelly, Eugene
Postman, Andrew
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Terminally Ill - psychology
Brain Neoplasms
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Biography
Popular Work
Abstract
Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.
ISBN
9780071499934
0071499938
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Art of aging : a doctor's prescription for well-being

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18050
Nuland, Sherwin B. New York, NY: Random House , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An incident in the subway; How we age : body and mind; Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey; Making choices; Three who overcame; A friendship in letters; Adding centuries to our years; Drinking from the fountain of youth; Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age; A coda for aging
Author
Nuland, Sherwin B
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
302 p ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Aging - psychology
Aging - physiology
Aged
Life Style
Life Change Events
Quality of Life
Popular Work
Abstract
An incident in the subway
How we age : body and mind
Approaching a century : Michael DeBakey
Making choices
Three who overcame
A friendship in letters
Adding centuries to our years
Drinking from the fountain of youth
Wisdom, equanimity, caring : principles for every age
A coda for aging
ISBN
9781400064779
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WT100 N969a 2007

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Hope for the best, plan for the rest : 7 keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125271
Winemaker, Sammy, Seow, Hsien. Vancouver: Page Two , 2023.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 W767 2023
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Alternate Title
Hope for the best, plan for the rest : seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis
Author
Winemaker, Sammy
Seow, Hsien
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
Page Two
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
253 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Life Change Events
Hope
Chronic Disease - psychology
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781774582961
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 W767 2023

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For women who grieve : embracing life after the death of your partner

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17848
Tansley, Tangea. Freedom, CA: Crossing Press , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 T168 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Tansley, Tangea
Place of Publication
Freedom, CA
Publisher
Crossing Press
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
132 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Widowhood - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
089594832X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 T168 1996

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Patient's perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19555
Johnstone, Colin. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Patients' perspective
Author
Johnstone, Colin
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Professional-Patient Relations
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
BCCA
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ200 J73 2002

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I'm too young to have breast cancer! : regain control of your life, career, family, sexuality, and faith

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15347
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth. Washington, DC: Lifeline Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Leibson-Hawkins, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Lifeline Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvii, 280 p. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Survivors - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780895260550
0895260557
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 L525 2004

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Life's little book for big decisions : from confusion to clarity in four simple steps

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124121
Simpson, Trevor. Vancouver, BC: Bellisimo Books , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF448 S613 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Simpson, Trevor
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Bellisimo Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
viii, 156 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Decision Making
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
0973298731
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF448 S613 2005

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Cancer survivor handbook : your guide to building a life after cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21855
Leibson, Beth. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Leibson, Beth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xv, 314 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Survivors
Social Support
Return to Work
Life Change Events
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781628736137
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 L525 2014

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Life after cancer in adolescence and young adulthood : the experience of survivorship

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19766
Grinyer, Anne. New York, NY: Routledge , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Grinyer, Anne
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 194 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Young Adult
Life Change Events
Survivors
Popular Work
ISBN
9780415477024 (hbk.)
0415477026 (hbk.)
9780415477031 (pbk.)
0415477034 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ275 G868 2009

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