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Mainstay : for the well spouse of the chronically ill

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Strong, Maggie. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Company , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing…
Author
Strong, Maggie
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Family - popular works
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing with physicians, handling insurance, and just coping.
ISBN
0316819239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988

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Adolescents with cancer : their experience living with a chronic illness

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Rechner, Mona Gale. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Rechner, Mona Gale
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adolescent
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 R297 1989

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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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Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
Author
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah
Roy, Beth
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMT Newsletter
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994

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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

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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

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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

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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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Simple living guide : a sourcebook for less stressful, more joyful living

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Luhrs, Janet. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Luhrs, Janet
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Broadway Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xix, 444 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Life Style
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553067965
0553067966
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 L957 1997

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How then, shall we live? : four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning of our lives

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Muller, Wayne. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1997. Bantam trade pbk. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM427 M958 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Muller, Wayne
Edition
Bantam trade pbk. ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xiii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Spirituality
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780553375053
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM427 M958 1997

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Investigating psychosocial adjustment in breast cancer : a discussion paper

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Irvine, Diane, Lum, Lillie. [Ottawa, ON]: Health Canada , 1997.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WP870 I72i 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Irvine, Diane
Lum, Lillie
Corporate Author
Canada. Health Canada
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Health Canada
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
vi, 60 p., ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
066224978X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 I72i 1997

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

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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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Art of doing nothing : simple ways to make time for yourself

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Vienne, Veronique, Lennard, Erica. York, NY: Clarkson Potter Publishers , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425 V663 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Vienne, Veronique
Lennard, Erica
Place of Publication
York, NY
Publisher
Clarkson Potter Publishers
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
96 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609600740
0609600745
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425 V663 1998

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

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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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Helping cancer patients cope : a problem-solving approach

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Nezu, Arthur. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 1999.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H484n 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Nezu, Arthur
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Problem Solving
ISBN
1557985332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 H484n 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

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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
FVC PFCS
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000

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Writing your way through cancer

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Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Martin, Chia
Place of Publication
Prescott, AZ
Publisher
Hohm Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
165 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1890772003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000

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Courage to give : inspiring stories of people who triumphed over tragedy to make a difference in the world

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Waldman, Jackie, Dworkis, Janis Leibs. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 W164 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Waldman, Jackie
Dworkis, Janis Leibs
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xxiv, 262 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Survivors
Courage
Optimism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
157324175X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 W164 2000

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Don't sweat the small stuff for teens : simple ways to keep your cool in stressful times

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Carlson, Richard. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Carlson, Richard
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hyperion
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xiv, 242 p. ; 17 p.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adolescent
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0786885971
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS463 C284 2000

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