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

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Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H4581 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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Friend for life : a story and activity book for kids with cancer (ages 7-11)

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Nessim, Susan, Wyman, Barbara. Los Angeles, CA: Cancervive , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465 1994

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma…

Alternate Title: Draw me a picture II

Author: Nessim, Susan; Wyman, Barbara

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Cancervive

Publication Date: 1994

Subjects: Neoplasms; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A storybook and task-oriented activity book specifically designed for children with cancer (ages 7-11). Children who are diagnosed with cancer must face a series of overwhelming hurdles; physical, psychological and social. Everyone with the child can play an essential role in minimizing the trauma associated with the disease. The patient, family, and medical team enter into a complex interdependent relationship. The child's ability to cope with and adjust to their illness is strengthened by an environment which is open and supportive.

ISBN: 0963633325

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N465 1994

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Balancing home and career : skills for successful life management

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Conrad, Pamela J. Los Altos, Ca.: Crisp Publications, Inc. , 1990. rev. ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM172 C754 1990

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Conrad, Pamela J.

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: Los Altos, Ca.

Publisher: Crisp Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1990

Subjects: Stress, Psychological; Life Change Events

ISBN: 1560520353

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WM172 C754 1990

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Barklay and Eve : explaining cancer to children of all ages

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Carney, Karen L. Wethersfield, Ct.: Karen L. Carney , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C289 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Carney, Karen L

Place of Publication: Wethersfield, Ct.

Publisher: Karen L. Carney

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms; Schools; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 0966782046; 9780966782042

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C289 1995

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Our family has cancer, too!

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Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C638 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home

Author: Clifford, Christine; Lindstrom, Jack

Place of Publication: Duluth, Mn.

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Family; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)

ISBN: 0816641862; 9780816641864

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C638 1998

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Don't sweat the small stuff...and it's all small stuff : simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life

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Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 C2841 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Carlson, Richard

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Hyperion

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Adaptation, Psychological - popular works; Behavior Therapy; Interpersonal Relations; Stress, Psychological - popular works; Life Style; Life Change Events - popular works

ISBN: 0786881852

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 C2841 1997

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Stress book : forty-plus ways to manage stress and enjoy your life

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Foster, Terrence. Morrow, GA: Global Health and Consortium , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

1 read online

Author: Foster, Terrence

Place of Publication: Morrow, GA

Publisher: Global Health and Consortium

Publication Date: 2021

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Stress, Psychological - prevention & control; Life Change Events; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781737519218

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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.

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Sara's story

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Piercy, Shel, Taylor-Gibson, Sara. [Vancouver, BC?]: Infinity Films , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 S243 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).

Author: Piercy, Shel; Taylor-Gibson, Sara

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Infinity Films

Publication Date: 1999

Physical Description: 49 minutes

Subjects: Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works; Patients - psychology - popular works; Life Change Events; Adaptation, Psychological - popular works

Abstract: An inspirational documentary about a young woman's (Sara Taylor-Gibson) experience and struggle with cancer (Desmoplastic small round blue cell tumour).

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 S243 1999

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Scribble and paste : a creative journal if cancer comes to your family

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Hankinson, Sara Prins, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H241s 2016

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Author: Hankinson, Sara Prins; Janes, Karen

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: [64 p.] : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Art Therapy; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotional Adjustment; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Life Change Events; Creativity; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: Suitable for ages 10 and up.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781896624273; 1896624278

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H241s 2016

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My adventures with fox and owl : a creative journal for kids with cancer in the family

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Hankinson, Sara Prins, Janes, Karen. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H241 2016

Availability: 12 copies, 12 available

"This book is designed for children, aged 5 - 9 who have a family member with cancer. It was designed as a place for them to learn about cancer and ways of coping when cancer comes to the family."

Author: Hankinson, Sara Prins; Janes, Karen

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: [68] p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Art Therapy; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotional Adjustment; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Life Change Events; Creativity; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "This book is designed for children, aged 5 - 9 who have a family member with cancer. It was designed as a place for them to learn about cancer and ways of coping when cancer comes to the family."

Notes: This book is based on Time for Me by June Slakov and Karen Janes. BC Cancer Agency. 1999.; Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002274)

ISBN: 9781896624266; 189662426X

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 H241 2016

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Surviving disability : a positive approach to change and recovery : a self-help workbook for employees on disability and their families to assist with maintaining self esteem while coping with change

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Rosell, Cheryl. [Toronto, ON]: Key Concepts Consulting , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 K44 2002

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rosell, Cheryl

Corporate Author: Key Concepts Consulting

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Key Concepts Consulting

Publication Date: 2002

Subjects: Disabled Persons; Life Change Events; Stress, Psychological

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 K44 2002

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Hope in the age of anxiety

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Scioli, Anthony, Biller, Henry B. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 S417 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Hope in the age of anxiety : a guide to understanding and strengthening our most important virtue

Author: Scioli, Anthony; Biller, Henry B

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xi, 427 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Life Change Events; Anxiety - psychology; Stress, Psychological; Depression; Emotions; Spirituality; Adaptation, Psychological; Behavior Therapy; Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195380354; 0195380355

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 S417 2009

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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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Emotional life of your brain : how its unique patterns affect the way you think, feel, and live--and how you can change them

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Davidson, Richard J, Begley, Sharon. New York, NY: Hudson Street Press , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM171 D253 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Davidson, Richard J; Begley, Sharon

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Hudson Street Press

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xviii, 279 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Emotions; Personality; Life Change Events; Brain - physiology; Stress, Psychological; Psychophysiology; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781594630897

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; VC PFCS

Call Number: WM171 D253 2012

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

Author: Mills, Joyce C

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

ISBN: 945354541

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

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In an unspoken voice : how the body releases trauma and restores goodness

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Levine, Peter A, Maté, Gabor. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 L665 2010

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Levine, Peter A; Maté, Gabor

Place of Publication: Berkeley, CA

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiv, 370 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Psychotherapy; Wounds and Injuries - psychology; Stress, Psychological; Life Change Events

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002560)

ISBN: 9781556439438; 1556439431

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM172 L665 2010

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