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Chicken soup for the grieving soul : stories about life, death, and overcoming the loss of a loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14696
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C533 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
ISBN
1558749020
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C533 2003

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Healing a spouse's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas after your husband or wife dies : compassionate advice and simple activities for widows and widowers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14701
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W857 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes advice on when and how to dispose of a mate's belongings, dealing with children, and redefining role with friends and family.
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
c2003
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Grief - psychology - popular works
Loss - psychology - popular works
Spouses - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Abstract
Includes advice on when and how to dispose of a mate's belongings, dealing with children, and redefining role with friends and family.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
1879651378
9781879651371
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W857 2003

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Giving a voice to sorrow : personal responses to death and mourning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10375
Zeitlin, Steve, Harlow, Ilana. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Group , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 Z48 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A look at the unique ways people have enacted their grief through storytelling, personal ritual and commemorative art.
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Author
Zeitlin, Steve
Harlow, Ilana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Berkley Publishing Group
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
Abstract
A look at the unique ways people have enacted their grief through storytelling, personal ritual and commemorative art.
ISBN
0399527176
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 Z48 2001

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Healing children's grief : surviving a parent's death from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8965
Christ, Gracy Hyslop. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Relates the stories of 88 families and their 157 children (ages 3 to 17) who participated in a parent-guidance intervention through the terminal illness and death of one of the parents from cancer. Provides a detailed examination of how children and adolescents cope with this loss.
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Author
Christ, Gracy Hyslop
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death - popular works
Abstract
Relates the stories of 88 families and their 157 children (ages 3 to 17) who participated in a parent-guidance intervention through the terminal illness and death of one of the parents from cancer. Provides a detailed examination of how children and adolescents cope with this loss.
ISBN
0195105915
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000

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Safe passage : words to help the grieving hold fast and let go

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9722
Fumia, Molly. Berkeley, Ca.: Conari Press , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F978 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A collection of meditations and thoughts on the loss of a loved one.
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Author
Fumia, Molly
Place of Publication
Berkeley, Ca.
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Abstract
A collection of meditations and thoughts on the loss of a loved one.
ISBN
0943233399
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F978 1992

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Healing meditation : accelerate healing and recovery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19820
Howell, Kelly, Schwimmer, Robert. Santa Fe, NM: Brain Sync Corporation , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Howell, Kelly
Schwimmer, Robert
Place of Publication
Santa Fe, NM
Publisher
Brain Sync Corporation
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Brain wave therapy
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Music Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881451679
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 H859h 1994

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Challenge for living : dying, death and bereavement

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8388
[Boston, MA]: Jones and Bartlett Publishers , 1995.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 C437 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Corless, Inge B
Germino, Barbara B
Pittman, Mary A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Death - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Terminal Care - popular works
Thanatology
ISBN
0867208171
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C437 1995

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Beginnings : a book for widows

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15054
Wylie, Betty Jane. [Toronto, ON]: McClelland & Stewart Ltd. , 1997. 4th rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W983 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Wylie, Betty Jane
Edition
4th rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart Ltd.
Publication Date
1997
Subjects
Widowhood - psychology - popular works
Grief - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
ISBN
0771089708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W983 1997

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Dying at home : a family guide for caregiving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8342
Sankar, Andrea. Baltimore, md.: Johns Hopkins University Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S227 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes information about bringing the dying person home; solving problems of caregiving; community support; social support; the well-being of the caregiver; how death occurs; and grieving after the loved one?s death. Includes stories from people who have cared for a dying person.
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Author
Sankar, Andrea
Place of Publication
Baltimore, md.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Bereavement - popular works
Grief - popular works
Death - popular works
Terminal Care - popular works
Home Care Services - popular works
Attitude to Death - popular works
Abstract
Includes information about bringing the dying person home; solving problems of caregiving; community support; social support; the well-being of the caregiver; how death occurs; and grieving after the loved one?s death. Includes stories from people who have cared for a dying person.
ISBN
0801842301
9780801842306
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 S227 1991

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Living and working with bereavement : guide for widowed men and women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6541
Palmer, Elsie, Watt, Jill. Calgary, Alta.: Detselig Enterprises Limited , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 P173 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes many practical suggestions, some solely for Canada.
More Information
Author
Palmer, Elsie
Watt, Jill
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Detselig Enterprises Limited
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Singl Person
Abstract
Includes many practical suggestions, some solely for Canada.
ISBN
0920490697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 P173 1987

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Mozart for meditation

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Mozart, Wolfgan Amadeus, 1756-1791. [Markham, ON]: Naxos Rights International Ltd. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M939 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Mozart, Wolfgan Amadeus, 1756-1791
Place of Publication
[Markham, ON]
Publisher
Naxos Rights International Ltd.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
1 audio disc (74 min., 20 sec.) ; 1 booklet.
Series
Music for meditation
Subjects
Music Therapy
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
747313265121
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Call Number
QZ266 M939 2004

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Sounds of healing : a physician reveals the therapeutic power of sound, voice and music

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9754
Gaynor, Mitchell L. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G288s 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Healing power of sound
Author
Gaynor, Mitchell L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation
Meditation
Holistic Health
Popular Work
ISBN
0767902653
9780767902656
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 G288s 1999

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Heartmindfulness : a guided meditation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18128
Sample, Sarah, Foran, Sydney, Flood, Karen, Nicholson, Kathryn. [Vancouver, BC?]: British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H436s 2009
Availability
20 copies, 20 available
This CD encourages listeners to deepen their awareness, discover; innate wisdom and find new ways of seeing in order to participate; more fully in their lives. Mindfulness includes qualities of gentleness,; openness, letting go, patience and loving kindness. It focuses on; embracing the present mom…
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Heart mindfulness : a guided meditation
Author
Sample, Sarah
Foran, Sydney
Flood, Karen
Nicholson, Kathryn
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver Centre
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD encourages listeners to deepen their awareness, discover
innate wisdom and find new ways of seeing in order to participate
more fully in their lives. Mindfulness includes qualities of gentleness,
openness, letting go, patience and loving kindness. It focuses on
embracing the present moment as the only time we have to perceive
and learn and grow.
Breath work
Body scan
Affirmations/imagery
Loving kindness
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 H436s 2009
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming from SoundCloud.com
Read Online
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-heartmindfulness-a-guided-meditation

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Meditation and visualisation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17790
Glynn, Cornelia. Ashland, OR: New World Music Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G568 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Glynn, Cornelia
Place of Publication
Ashland, OR
Publisher
New World Music Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Series
Mind, body, soul series
Subjects
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Meditation
Music Therapy
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
1903926165
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 G568 2001

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Saying goodbye to Daddy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10983
Vigna, Judith. Morton Grove, Ill.: Albert Whitman & Company , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 V678 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Frightened, lonely, and angry after her father is killed in a car accident, Clare is helped through the grieving process by her mother and grandfather
More Information
Author
Vigna, Judith
Place of Publication
Morton Grove, Ill.
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Death - popular works
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Abstract
Frightened, lonely, and angry after her father is killed in a car accident, Clare is helped through the grieving process by her mother and grandfather
ISBN
0807572535
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 V678 1991

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When someone very special dies : facilitators guide for leading grief support groups for bereaved children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9061
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H458w 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Facilitators guide for leading grief support groups for bereaved children
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Death - popular works
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
ISBN
0962050210
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 H458w 1988

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Grief and the healing arts : creativity as therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog286
Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G726 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Shows ways to use the healing arts to help grievers transcend loss.
More Information
Editor
Bertman, Sandra L
Place of Publication
Amityville, NY
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
x, 427 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Art Therapy
Grief
Counseling
Music Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows ways to use the healing arts to help grievers transcend loss.
ISBN
9780895031983
0895031981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G726 1999

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Yearning : bass and cedar flute meditations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123534
Smookler, Norm, McBee, Gabriela. [Victoria, BC?]: Norm Smookler , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 Y39 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Nature sounds with music
More Information
Author
Smookler, Norm
McBee, Gabriela
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Norm Smookler
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
1 audio disc (approx 39 min.)
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Nature sounds with music
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 Y39 1999

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One quiet night

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10899
Metheny, Pat. Burbank, CA: Warner Bros. Records Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M592 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Metheny, Pat
Place of Publication
Burbank, CA
Publisher
Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
0100922279
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Music
Call Number
QZ266 M592 2003

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Healing light

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20477
Lai, Louise, Smith, Elisabeth, Ho, Alfred, Hung, Kam. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L185 2011
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
This CD offers relaxation and guided imagery of a healing light set to Asian music. The narration is in Cantonese.
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Healing light / sleep
Author
Lai, Louise
Smith, Elisabeth
Ho, Alfred
Hung, Kam
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2011
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Sleep
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Music Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD offers relaxation and guided imagery of a healing light set to Asian music. The narration is in Cantonese.
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
Chinese-Cantonese
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 L185 2011
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming from SoundCloud.com
Read Online
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-the-healing-light-track-1-the-healing-light
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-the-healing-light-track-2-sleep

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