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When anger hurts : quieting the storm within

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113391
McKay, Matthew, Rogers, Peter D, McKay, Judith. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 A5 M153 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McKay, Matthew
Rogers, Peter D
McKay, Judith
Editor
Johnson, Kirk
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
320 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Anger
Interpersonal Relations
Emotions
Communication
ISBN
0934986762
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
BF575 A5 M153 1989

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Crucial conversations : tools for talking when stakes are high

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21449
Patterson, Kerry. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2012. updated 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 C955 2012
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
Author
Patterson, Kerry
Edition
updated 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xviii, 244 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Negotiating
Emotions
Persuasive Communication
Notes
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9780071771320
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
CN Library
Call Number
BF637 C45 C955 2012

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Crucial conversations : tools for talking when stakes are high

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21450
Patterson, Kerry. Solon, OH: Findaway World, LLC , 2013. updated 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF637 C45 C955 2013 v.1-4
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Patterson, Kerry
Edition
updated 2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Solon, OH
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
4 audio discs (3 hr., 52 min.) : digital, CD audio ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Negotiating
Emotions
Persuasive Communication
ISBN
9781469266824
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library AV Room
Call Number
BF637 C45 C955 2013 v.1-4

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When words matter most : thoughtful words and deeds to express just the right thing at just the right time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15658
Spizman, Robyn Freedman. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
When words matter most
Author
Spizman, Robyn Freedman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Writing
Emotions
Empathy
Popular Work
ISBN
0517704064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996

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Putting anger to work for you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15878
Schroeder, Ruth, Schroeder, Joel. Mission, KS: SkillPath Publications , c1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF698.9 S381 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Schroeder, Ruth
Schroeder, Joel
Place of Publication
Mission, KS
Publisher
SkillPath Publications
Publication Date
c1995
Physical Description
71 p. ; 22 cm
Series
SkillPath handbook series
Subjects
Anger
Assertiveness
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
ISBN
1878542869 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF698.9 S381 1995

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When someone you love has cancer : a resource for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15992
Canadian Cancer Society. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 2003. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C213w 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Canadian Cancer Society
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
26 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Family Relations
Communication
Emotions
Social Support
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C213w 2003

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Promoting seniors mental health in cancer care : a guide for front-line care providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16543
[Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Editor
MacCourt, Penny
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Psychogeriatric Association
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
125 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Mental Health
Neoplasms - psychology
Caregivers
Mental Disorders
Oncology Nursing
Social Support
Behavioral Symptoms
Communication
Geriatrics
Emotions
Aged
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ200 P95m 2008
Read Online
http://ccsmh.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/CancerManual.pdf

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Peaceful piggy meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120656
MacLean, Kerry Lee. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
MacLean, Kerry Lee
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
ISBN
9780807563816
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2004
Loan Policy
28 days

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Moody Cow meditates

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MacLean, Kerry Lee. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
MacLean, Kerry Lee
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Frustration
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
ISBN
9780861715732
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 M163 2009

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When your soulmate dies : a guide to healing through heroic mourning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120413
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
151 p. : 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Spouses
Friends
Loss
Love
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Popular Work
Notes
The loss of the love of your life unleashes the grief of your life. Muster the courage to mourn as well as you loved and live your new life with befitting grace, purpose, and joy. - Cover
ISBN
9781617222429
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2016

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Riding the cancer coaster : survival guide for teens and young adults

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119643
Schilstra, Clarissa. [San Bernadino, CA]: Create Space Independent Publishing Platform , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer tre…
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Author
Schilstra, Clarissa
Place of Publication
[San Bernadino, CA]
Publisher
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
iv, 67 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Leukemia
Emotional Adjustment
Adolescent
Young Adult
Survivors
Personal Narratives
Guidebooks
Abstract
"A diagnosis of cancer is devastating at any age. For teenagers and young adults, it presents a unique challenge both socially and emotionally ... In the pages of this book, I share those stories and strategies, in an effort to provide a guide through the emotional roller coaster that is cancer treatment and life as a cancer survivor." - Author
ISBN
978514208083
1514208083
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 S334 2015

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An emotionally focused workbook for couples : the two of us

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120505
Kallos-Lilly, Veronica, Fitzgerald, Jennifer. New York, NY: Routledge , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 K14 2015
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Kallos-Lilly, Veronica
Fitzgerald, Jennifer
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
190 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Marital Therapy
Couples therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Spouses
Counseling
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002453, F0002454, F0002455, F0002457)
ISBN
9780415742481
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 K14 2015

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Hold me tight : seven conversations for a lifetime of love

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120507
Johnson, Sue. New York, NY: Little Brown and Company , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 J66 2008
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
Author
Johnson, Sue
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little Brown and Company
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xii, 300 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Couples therapy
Marital Therapy
Interpersonal Relations
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Counseling
Communication
Love
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002461)
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002463, F0002462)
ISBN
9780316113007
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM430.5.M3 J66 2008

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Handful of quiet : happiness in four pebbles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120654
Nhat Hanh, Thich. Berkeley, CA: Plum Blossom Books , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 N576 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Plum Blossom Books
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
62 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Anxiety - prevention & control
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
ISBN
9781937006211
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 N576 2012

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Emotional vampires : dealing with people who drain you dry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121680
Bernstein, Albert j. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B531 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bernstein, Albert j.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xi, 242 p.; 23 cm.
Subjects
Conflict (Psychology)
Behavior Control - methods
Emotional Adjustment
Social Skills
Communication barriers
Codependency (Psychology)
Popular Work
ISBN
0071381678
0071352597
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B531 2001

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Sitting still like a frog : mindfulness exercises for kids (and their parents)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120653
Snel, Eline, Kabat-Zinn, Jon, Kabat-Zinn, Myla. Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 S671 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Snel, Eline
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Kabat-Zinn, Myla
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvi, 106 p. : ill. ; 19 cm + 1 audiodisc ( 61 min.)
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Anxiety - prevention & control
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Notes
Includes accompanying audio CD with guided meditations.
ISBN
9781611800586
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 S671 2013

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Long live the queen : help for children who have a loved one with cancer

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Gage, Patricia, Gage, Christopher J., Garnsworthy, Marlo. Highland CIty, FL: Rainbow Books, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G132 2018
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
"Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.
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Author
Gage, Patricia
Gage, Christopher J.
Garnsworthy, Marlo
Place of Publication
Highland CIty, FL
Publisher
Rainbow Books, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xiv, 117 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Emotional Adjustment
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781568251981
156825198X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G132 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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

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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
More Information
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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Big D : explaining death and dying to young children

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Kelly, Kate M. Burnstown, ON: , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K29 2016
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
More Information
Author
Kelly, Kate M.
Place of Publication
Burnstown, ON
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
39 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Elephant in the room series book
Subjects
Loss
Grief
Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Parent-Child Relations
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
ISBN
9781772570878
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 K29 2016

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Taking care of parents who didn't take care of you : making peace with aging parents

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Cade, Eleanor. Centre City, MN: Hazelden , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WT120 C122 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Cade, Eleanor
Place of Publication
Centre City, MN
Publisher
Hazelden
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xiv, 165 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Aged
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations - psychology
Adult Children
Emotional Adjustment
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781568388793
1568388799
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WT120 C122 2002

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