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The sacred balance : rediscovering our place in nature

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125289
Suzuki, David. [Vancouver, BC]: Greystone Books | David Suzuki Institute , 201. 25th anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WA 30 SU968 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Suzuki, David
Edition
25th anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
Greystone Books
David Suzuki Institute
Publication Date
201
Physical Description
xiv, 376 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Ecosystem
Environmental Health
Environmentalism
Social Environment
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781771649865
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WA 30 SU968 2022

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Therapeutic touch : how to use your hands to help or to heal

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4479
Krieger, Dolores. New York, NY: Prentice Hall Press , 1979.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 K753 1979
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Krieger, Dolores
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Prentice Hall Press
Publication Date
1979
Physical Description
viii, 168 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Therapeutic Touch
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
9780671765378
067176537X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 K753 1979

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Getting well again : a step by step, self help guide to overcoming cancer for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5979
Simonton, O. Carl, Simonton, Stephanie Matthews, Creighton, James L. New York, NY: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S61 1980
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Simonton, O. Carl
Simonton, Stephanie Matthews
Creighton, James L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0553280333
0553122681
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S61 1980

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You can fight for your life : emotional factors in the treatment of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6407
LeShan, Lawrence. New York, NY: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
LeShan, Lawrence
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1980
Physical Description
xix, 192 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0871312344
0871314940 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980

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Beyond grief : a guide for recovering from the death of a loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9932
Staudacher, Carol. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Staudacher, Carol
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
144 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
0934986436
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987

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Laugh your way to health

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Goodheart, Annette. Santa Barbara, CA: Goodheart Inc. , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD431 G651 1988
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Goodheart, Annette
Place of Publication
Santa Barbara, CA
Publisher
Goodheart Inc.
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
colour ; 60 minutes
Subjects
Wit and Humor
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD431 G651 1988

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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7114
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.
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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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Full catastrophe living : using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain and illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6836
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Delta Trade Paperpacks | Dell Publishing , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 K11 1990
Availability
10 copies, 9 available
More Information
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delta Trade Paperpacks
Dell Publishing
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
xxiii, 467p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0001857)
ISBN
9780385303125
0385303122
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 K11 1990

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Spinning straw into gold : your emotional recovery from breast cancer

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Kaye, Ronnie. [Toronto, ON]: Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
More Information
Author
Kaye, Ronnie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
218 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy - psychology
Mammaplasty
Popular Work
Abstract
Looks at emotional responses to breast cancer treatments, reconstruction, body image and sexuality, and life after treatment. Includes exercises in relaxation, imagery, and inner child work.
ISBN
9780671701642
0671701649
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 K23 1991

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Yours, mine and our children's grief : a parent's guide

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Mertick, Elva. Calgary, Alta.: Alberta Funeral Service Association , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
More Information
Author
Mertick, Elva
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Alberta Funeral Service Association
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Outlines how pre-school, older children and adolescents grieve and how to assist them through the process.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M575 1991

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Meditations for enhancing your immune system : strengthen your body's ability to heal

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Siegel, Bernie S. Carlsbad, CA: Hay House, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S572me 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
Carlsbad, CA
Publisher
Hay House, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Relaxation Techniques
Mental Healing
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
1561705349
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 S572me 1992

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Beauty and cancer : looking and feeling your best

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Noyes, Diane Doan, Mellody, Peggy. Dallas, TX: Taylor Publishing Company , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 N953 1992
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Noyes, Diane Doan
Mellody, Peggy
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
Taylor Publishing Company
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Beauty
Neoplasms - complications
Cosmetics
Alopecia
Popular Work
ISBN
0878338098
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 N953 1992

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
More Information
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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
BF789 C156 1992

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After cancer : a guide to your new life

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Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co., Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - adverse effects
Popular Work
Abstract
Addresses a wide range of issues, including after-effects of treatment; relating to friends and family; helping children deal with a parent?s cancer; and the practicalities of living wills and insurance.
ISBN
0393036642 (bound)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296a 1994

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Been there

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Bayview Support Network. [Toronto, ON]: Film Images , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Bayview Support Network
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Film Images
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
colour ; 26 minutes
Subjects
Social Support
Patient Participation
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 B361 1994

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I'm alive and the doctor's dead : surviving cancer with your sense of humor and your sexuality intact

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Buchanan, Sue. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
More Information
Author
Buchanan, Sue
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Zondervan Publishing House
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Wit and Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Formerly titled "Love, laughter, and a high disregard for statistics"
ISBN
0310224551 (pbk.)
9780310224556
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B918 1998

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Is there anything I can do? : helping a friend when times are tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113438
Gordon, Sol. New York, NY: Delacorte Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gordon, Sol
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xvi, 220 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Helping Behavior
Interpersonal Relations
Friends
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385299008
0385299001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F66 G665 1994

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Mindfulness meditation : cultivating the wisdom of your body and mind

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K11a 1995 v.1-2
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
More Information
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

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Creative visualization : use the power of your imagination to create what you want in your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10834
Gawain, Shakti. Novato, Ca.: New World Library , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G284c 1995 v.1-3
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Author
Gawain, Shakti
Place of Publication
Novato, Ca.
Publisher
New World Library
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
3 CD's
Subjects
Imagery
Relaxation Techniques
Popular Work
ISBN
1577312392
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 G284c 1995 v.1-3

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Caring and coping when your loved one is seriously ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4327
Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
More Information
Author
Grollman, Earl A
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Terminal Care
Social Support
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
Shows how to support the person who is ill and how the caregiver can handle his/her own emotions.
ISBN
0807027138
9780807027134
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G875c 1995

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