Alternate Title

How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong

Author

Lang, Mike

Bryant, Aaron

Corporate Author

Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs

Family Lines

Canadian Cancer Society

Publisher

Common Language Storytelling

Hands On Films

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

50 min.

Subjects

Terminally Ill - psychology

Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Young Adult

Personal Narratives

Canada

Popular Work

Abstract

How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.

Notes

The complete documentary can be viewed online.

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Corporate Author

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Edition

rev. ed.

Place of Publication

White Plains, NY

Publisher

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

24 p.

Subjects

Leukemia

Lymphoma

Infant

Child

Adolescent

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Parent-Child Relations

Life Change Events

Abstract

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Here to help

Your child - the initial diagnosis

Your child - coping with change

Parents - coming to terms with your feelings

Siblings - helping them cope too

Communicating with your extended family and friends

The new normal

More information

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

A copy of this resource can be downloaded or ordered for free

Corporate Author

Openlab, University Health Network

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Openlab, University Health Network

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

87 p.

Subjects

Inpatients - psychology

Aged

Hospitalization

Adaptation, Psychological

Consumer Health Information

Patient Satisfaction

Patient Navigation

Patient Participation

Guidebooks

Patient Education Handout

Notes

"This Handbook is a product of OpenLab's Stuff Patients Want initiative. Stuff Patients Want is a participatory design initiative in which patients come together to share health care experiences they find frustrating. These patients are then armed with the tools (e.g. design, production)they need to bring their practical and inspired solutions to life. Stuff Patients Want is carried out in the Scandinavian participatory design tradition, driven by the idea that the people destined to use a product or service should play a critical role in designing it, and characterized by active collaboration between users and designers throughout the participatory process."

ISBN

9780995281509

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Website Notes

E-book available in PDF format

Author

Pynn, Craig T

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Demos Health

Publication Date

2012

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Prostatic Neoplasms

Prostatic Neoplasms - diagnosis

Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology

Life Change Events

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Social Support

Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract

Table of Contents

PART I DISCOVERY AND DIAGNOSIS

PART II RELATING TO CANCER

PART III THE OTHER REALITIES OF PROSTATE CANCER

PART IV A LIFETIME?S JOURNEY

EPILOGUE

ISBN

1936303256

9781936303250

9781617051012

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.

Author

Outcalt, Todd

Place of Publication

Indianapolis

Publisher

Blue River Press

Publication Date

2013

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Spouses

Family Relations

Caregivers - psychology

Social Support

Popular Work

ISBN

9781935628323

9781935628811

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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.

Author

Hesse-Biber, Sharlene

Place of Publication

Ann Arbor, MI

Publisher

University of Michigan Press

Publication Date

2014

Series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Genetic Testing

Genes, BRCA1

Genes, BRCA2

Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome

Decision Making

Women's Health

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Ovarian Neoplasms - psychology

Genetic Predisposition to Disease

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9780472052196

9780472120352

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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.

Editor

Jones, Keith

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Detroit, MI

Publisher

Omnigraphics

Publication Date

2017

Series

Health reference series

EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects

Cancer Survivors

Neoplasms - psychology

Neoplasms - rehabilitation

Neoplasms - therapy

Quality of Life

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

Cancer survivorship sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, educational, emotional, social, and financial needs of cancer patients from diagnosis, through cancer treatment, and beyond, including facts about researching specific types of cancer and learning about clinical trials and treatment options, and featuring tips for coping with the side effects of cancer treatments and adjusting to life after cancer treatment concludes ; along with suggestions for caregivers, friends, and family members of cancer patients, a glossary of cancer care terms, and directories of related resources

Table of contents:

Part I If Your Doctor Says It's Cancer -- Part II Making Treatment and Cancer Care Decisions -- Part III Clinical Trials and Cancer Research Updates -- Part IV Coping with Side Effects and Complications of Cancer Treatment -- Part V Emotional, Cognitive, and Mental Health Issues in Cancer Care -- Part VI Maintaining Wellness during and after Cancer Treatment -- Part VII Information for Friends, Family Members, and Caregivers -- Part VIII Additional Help and Information

ISBN

9780780815490

9780780815506

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 to obtain a username and password from the Library.

Corporate Author

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

50 p.

Series

System performance reports

Subjects

Neoplasms

Neoplasms - psychology

Patient Satisfaction

Patient Navigation

Cancer Survivors

Adaptation, Psychological

Uncertainty

Integrative Oncology

Health Services Accessibility

Delivery of Health Care, Integrated

Continuity of Care

Quality of Health Care

Statistics

Canada

Abstract

Living with Cancer: A Report on the Patient Experience, is the first in a series looking at Canadian cancer care exclusively from the patient perspective, illustrating the experience of those individuals and families living with and beyond cancer. This groundbreaking report includes data drawn from multiple sources, including Patient Reported Outcomes partners, the Ambulatory Oncology Patient Satisfaction Survey, and initial results from the first Canada-wide study of cancer survivors on the experience of 13,000 Canadians with cancer. - website

Notes

January 2018

ISBN

9781988000343

9781988000350

Language

English

Material Type

Report

Online

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Author

Rezek, Cheryl A.

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2015

Series

EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Subjects

Mindfulness

Nursing - Psychological aspects

Stress, Psychological

Self Care - methods

Burnout, Psychological

Abstract

Part I : Mindfulness ? What is it and How Can it be of Use to Me? -- 1. The Hustle and Bustle of Life -- 2. What is Mindfulness? -- 3. Proof that Mindfulness Helps -- 4. No Quick Fix or Magic Wand -- Part II: Carer Pains and Strains -- 5. Carers: The Forgotten Ones -- 6. Common Carer Problems -- 7. The Stress Response -- 8. Seeing Yourself as a Whole -- Part III: How Can I Break the Chain? -- 9. Living in the Present -- 10. A Reactive Mind: Stop and Choose -- 11. Management of Distress -- 12. Self-care -- Part IV: Staying Committed Brings Long-term Gains -- 13. Setting Boundaries -- 14. Resistance -- 15. The Benefits

ISBN

9781849056540

9781784501471

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This EBSCO title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

Continues / Continued By

Continues:

Getting through : a teacher resource for understanding student(s) affected by cancer in the family

Getting through : a student resource for sorting out school when cancer affects the family

Corporate Author

BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology

Publication Date

2016

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Family Relations

Adaptation, Psychological

Life Change Events

Schools

Adolescent

Child

Popular Work

Language

English

Material Type

Booklet

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Professional

Location

Internet

Author

Wilson, Tim

Place of Publication

Montreal, QC

Publisher

National Film Board of Canada

Publication Date

2008

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill - psychology

Dying

Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract

This documentary introduces us to Stephen Jenkinson, once the leader of a palliative care counselling team at Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital. Through his daytime job, he has been at the deathbed of well over 1,000 people. What he sees over and over, he says, is "a wretched anxiety and an existential terror" even when there is no pain. Indicting the practice of palliative care itself, he has made it his life's mission to change the way we die - to turn the act of dying from denial and resistance into an essential part of life. - Website

Language

English

Material Type

Video

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Professional

Location

Internet

Author

Seaward, Brian Luke

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

[2019]

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Stress, Psychological - prevention & control

Adaptation, Psychological

Relaxation Therapy - methods

Abstract

Contents:

Part 1: The wellness mandala: holistic stress management. The nature of stress -- The body: the battlefield for the mind's war games -- The emotions: from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love -- The mind: the psychology of stress -- The spirit: health of the human spirit -- Part 2: Effective coping skills. Reframing: creating a positive mind-set -- Comic relief: the healing power of humor -- Simple assertiveness and healthy boundaries -- Time and money: effective resource management -- Expressive art therapy -- Creative problem solving -- Communication skills (in the information age) -- Additional coping skills -- Part 3: Effective relaxation techniques. The art of calm: relaxation through the five senses -- The art of breathing -- The art of meditation -- The power of mental imagery and visualization -- Soothing sounds: music to relax by -- Massage therapy and bodywork -- Hatha yoga -- Self-hypnosis and autogenics -- Nutrition: eating for a healthy immune system -- Physical exercise: flushing out the stress hormones -- Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature -- Additional relaxation techniques -- Part 4: Designing your personal relaxation program.

ISBN

1284180727

9781284180725

9781284180732

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

This R2 title is licensed for one BC Cancer staff user at a time only. Authentication via HealthBC sign in required. Use your BC Cancer staff username and ID when prompted.

Alternate Title

Time in 4 : a relaxation tape : sleep/heart of the rose

Author

Smith, Elisabeth

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic

Publication Date

2001

Subjects

Sleep

Relaxation Techniques

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

This CD offers progressive relaxation through guided imagery with

the aid of two musical pieces called "Satie" and "Gratitude".

Soothing music underlies the sound of gentle ocean surf as the

listener experiences waves of relaxation wash over the body. The

listener is reminded that one's body knows how to sleep and that

sleep will be restful and dreams helpful. Later in the CD the listener

hears sounds of bird song, cello and harp as he/she is guided

through progressive relaxation from head to toe. The image of a

beautiful rose moves the listener to a calm still place. The words of

the metta meditation invoke a universal wish for peace and wellbeing.

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library Relax

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 S646h 2001

Copies

Author

Smith, Elisabeth

Nicholson, Kathryn

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic

Publication Date

2001

Subjects

Relaxation Techniques

Stress, Psychological

Imagery

Popular Work

Abstract

This CD provides two guided visualization using progressive muscle

relaxation and imagery. Acknowledging the power of strong

emotions, the first visualization invites the listener to experience

riding in a hot air balloon using the force of their fiery emotions to

propel them to a place of vision and finally drift safely down to land.

In the second visualization the listener experiences the supportive

and warming strength of the earth and then the freedom and

buoyancy of the water to encourage a deepening sense of

relaxation

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

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

Call Number

QZ266 S646a 2001

Copies

Alternate Title

Time in : a relaxation tape : breathing and autogenics

Author

Smith, Elisabeth

Warren, Barbara

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

British Columbia Cancer Agency. Vancouver Clinic

Publication Date

2001

Subjects

Relaxation Techniques

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

This CD guides the listener to practice breath work along with

autogenics, statements used repeatedly to induce a state of deep

relaxation. Listeners are encouraged to remember a time and place

in which they experienced strength and a strong centre (reframed

as 'inner healers'). The music of Pachelbel's Canon accompanies

the guided imagery of a tree. Autogenic phrases emphasize growing

in confidence and strength 'every day in every way'. The closing

image is that of energy rising through the body -- as sap through the

trunk of a tree. This helps to create a full circle of relaxation.

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

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Internet

Call Number

QZ266 S646t 2001

Website Notes

This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com

Copies

Author

Numeroff, Laura

Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Publication Date

1999

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Parent-Child Relations

Infant

Child

Juvenile Literature

Abstract

A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.

Notes

Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN

9780689845260

068984526X

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 C5 N971 1999

Copies

Author

Myss, Caroline

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Three Rivers Press

Publication Date

1996

Subjects

Mental Healing

Mind Body Relations (Metaphysics)

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

0609800140

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM172 M998a 1996

Copies

Author

Nash, Jennie

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Scribner

Publication Date

2001

Physical Description

156 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

0743219791

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 N248 2001

Copies

Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Publication Date

1995

Physical Description

2 CD's ; 120 minutes

Subjects

Meditation

Relaxation Techniques

Stress, Psychological

Popular Work

ISBN

9780743520683

0743520688

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

CD

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library Relax

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ266 K11a 1995 v.1-2

Copies

Alternate Title

Five stages of (death and dying) getting well

Author

Allen, Judy Edwards

Place of Publication

Portland, Or.

Publisher

LifeTime Publishing

Publication Date

1992

Subjects

Breast Neoplasms - psychology

Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives

ISBN

0962795402

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WP870 A427 1992

Copies