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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

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Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Levitan, Alexander
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Luramedia
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
211 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
ISBN
9780931055638
0931055636
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989

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Coping with the final tragedy : cultural variation in dying and grieving

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Amityville, N.Y.: Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Counts, David
Counts, Dorothy A.
Place of Publication
Amityville, N.Y.
Publisher
Baywood Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Death
Grief
Cross-Cultural Comparison
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
0895030829
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C783 1991

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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14226
Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Benjamin, Harold
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Self Concept
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0874777941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B468w 1995

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Living when a loved one has died

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7604
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
ISBN
0807027197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995

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Winter grief, summer grace : returning to life after a loved one dies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114761
Miller, James E. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Miller, James E.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
63 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Willowgreen Series
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Loss
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
9780806628332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Meditation to help you stop smoking

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15039
Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Health Journeys , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195st 1997
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Health Journeys
Publication Date
1997
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Smoking Cessation
Smoking - prevention & control
Smoking - psychology
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
1881405680
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195st 1997

Copies

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Portraits of hope : conquering breast cancer : 52 inspirational stories of strength

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16506
Sherrill, Marcia Stevens. New York: Wonderland Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S552 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sherrill, Marcia Stevens
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Wonderland Press
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Support
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Portraits
Popular Work
ISBN
1556708556
9781556708558
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 S552 1998

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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18328
King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
King, Dean
King, Jessica
Pearlroth, Jonathan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553378450
0553378457
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C215k 1998

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Cheung, Pui Lan. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society , 2000. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.
Author
Cheung, Pui Lan
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Abstract
The author's own experience and feelings in the process from being diagnosed and post treatment. The meaning of illness to her and its impact on her life meaning and values. Her active volunteering work in managing the cancer hotline, support group and promoting cancer education.
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C526l 2000

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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.
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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Rainbow feelings of cancer : a book for children who have a loved one with cancer

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Martin, Carrie, Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M379 2001
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
A picture book for young children by a 10 year old girl whose mother was diagnosed with cancer when she was 7.
Author
Martin, Carrie
Martin, Chia
Place of Publication
Prescott, AZ
Publisher
Hohm Press
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotions
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A picture book for young children by a 10 year old girl whose mother was diagnosed with cancer when she was 7.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
189077216X
9781890772161
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
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M379 2001

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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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Couples confronting cancer : keeping your relationship strong

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American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C857f 2003
Availability
7 copies, 6 available
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview; The caregiver?s role; Evaluating your relationship; What it takes to create a good relationship; Emotions, relationships, and cancer; Couples in conflict; Lifestyle factors; Improving communication; Creating emotional intimacy; Strengthening physical int…
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Fincannon, Joy L
Bruss, Katherine V
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Spouses - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Caregivers - psychology
Marriage - psychology
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Cancer?s impact on the couple : an overview
The caregiver?s role
Evaluating your relationship
What it takes to create a good relationship
Emotions, relationships, and cancer
Couples in conflict
Lifestyle factors
Improving communication
Creating emotional intimacy
Strengthening physical intimacy
Solutions for specific problems
Support services
Couples? corner
Workbook for couples : resource guide.
ISBN
9780944235256
0944235255
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
QZ201 C857f 2003

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Where only the elders go : Moon Lake Loon Lake

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Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. [Newcastle, ON]: Penumbra Press , 2003. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 W112 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time f…
Author
Waboose, Jan Bourdeau
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Newcastle, ON]
Publisher
Penumbra Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
22 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Attitude to Death
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time for the Mishomis to pass on. In a moment of silence, Moon Lake Loon Lake welcomes Mishomis's spirit, and again the boy hears the call of the Loon." - Back cover.
Ages 5-9
ISBN
9781894131469
1894131460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 W112 2003
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Joy diet : 10 daily practices for a happier

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113437
Beck, Martha. New York, NY: Crown Publishers , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B393 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Beck, Martha
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
x, 226 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Happiness
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Concept
ISBN
9780609609903
0609609904
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 B393 2003

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Climb back from cancer : a survivor and caregiver's inspirational journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16143
Hobson, Alan, Hobson, Cecilia. Canmore, AB: Climb Back, Inc. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hobson, Alan
Hobson, Cecilia
Place of Publication
Canmore, AB
Publisher
Climb Back, Inc.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxxii, 337 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Leukemia
Patients
Caregivers
Adaptation, Psychological
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Survivors
Biography
Personal Narratives
ISBN
0968526314
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WH250 H684c 2004

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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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15487
Wilson, Pam, Baillie, Lynne. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Call Number
QZ201 G394 2004 v.1-2
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wilson, Pam
Baillie, Lynne
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Centre for the Southern Interior
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
2 booklets
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Schools
Adolescent
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
QZ201 G394 2004 v.1-2

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Small change : little things make a big difference

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21054
Terkel. Susan, Terkel, Larry. New York, NY: MJF Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Terkel. Susan
Terkel, Larry
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MJF Books
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
277 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Self Concept
Behavior Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
ISBN
9781567318036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 T318 2004

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Impact of spirituality, social support, and defensive/adaptive coping on death anxiety at end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19229
McMahon, Robin Lynn. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McMahon, Robin Lynn
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Catholic University of America
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Spirituality
Hospice Care
Terminally Ill
Social Support
Anxiety
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM172 M167 2004

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Grace disguised : how the soul grows through loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122241
Sittser, Gerald Lawson. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan , 2004. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S623 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"An expanded edition of this classic book on grief and loss--with a new preface and epilogue loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife, and his young daughter. While most of us will not experience such a …
Author
Sittser, Gerald Lawson
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Zondervan
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
237 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Christianity
Popular Work
Abstract
"An expanded edition of this classic book on grief and loss--with a new preface and epilogue loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife, and his young daughter. While most of us will not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, all of us will taste it. And we can, if we choose, know as well the grace that transforms it. A Grace Disguised plumbs the depths of sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life--one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple blessings." - Publisher
ISBN
9780310258957
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 S623 2004

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