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Death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3504
Guildford: Lutterworth Educational , 1980.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM61 D285 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Prickett, John
Place of Publication
Guildford
Publisher
Lutterworth Educational
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Death
Pastoral Care
Cross-Cultural Comparison
ISBN
071882443I
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM61 D285 1980

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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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Living with death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9222
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1981.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
More Information
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1981
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Terminal Care
Abstract
The author shares her tools for understanding how the dying convey their innermost knowledge and needs. Expanding on her workshops, she shows the importance of meaningful dialogue in helping patients to die with peace and dignity.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K81 1981

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Fall of Freddie the leaf : a story of life for all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8132
Buscaglia, Leo. New York, NY: Slack Incorporated , 1982.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 B977 1982
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.
More Information
Author
Buscaglia, Leo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Slack Incorporated
Publication Date
1982
Subjects
Life Change Events
Death
Stress, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.
ISBN
94343232898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 B977 1982

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog822
Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
More Information
Author
Mellonie, Bryan
Ingpen, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)
ISBN
0553340239
9780553344028
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
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M527 1983

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But won't Granny need her socks? : dealing effectively with children's concerns about death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1875
Knowles, Donald W, Reeves, Nancy C. Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists
More Information
Author
Knowles, Donald W
Reeves, Nancy C
Place of Publication
Dubuque, Ia.
Publisher
Kendall/Hunt
Publication Date
1983
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists
ISBN
0840370725
0840348061
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983

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When your brother or sister has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1927
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, MN: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, MN
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Sibling Relations - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984

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Badger's parting gifts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3831
Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
More Information
Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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
BF575 C5 V315 1984

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Helping children cope with death : guidelines and resources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4862
Wass, Hannelore, Corr, Charles A. New York, NY: Hemisphere Publishing Corp. , 1984. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
More Information
Author
Wass, Hannelore
Corr, Charles A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hemisphere Publishing Corp.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Abstract
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984

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Healing family : the Simonton approach for families facing illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8947
Simonton, Stephanie Matthews. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S611 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Simonton, Stephanie Matthews
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 S611 1984

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Gift of hope : how we survive our tragedies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3307
Veninga, Robert L. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Co. , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
HQ1412 V461 1985
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Veninga, Robert L
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co.
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Grief
Death
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
0316899046
034541036X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
HQ1412 V461 1985

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It must hurt a lot : a book about death and learning and growing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4681
Sanford, Doris, Evans, Graci. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Sanford, Doris
Evans, Graci
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Multnomah Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0880701315
9780880701310
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985

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Why did grandpa die? : a book about death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113466
Hazen Barbara Shook, Schories, Pat. Racine, WI: Western Publishing Company, Inc. , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 H429 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hazen Barbara Shook
Schories, Pat
Place of Publication
Racine, WI
Publisher
Western Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1985
Physical Description
[25] p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0307124843
030723276X
9780307232762
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 H429 1985

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Death : the final stage of growth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17829
New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1986. 1st Touchstone ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D44 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Edition
1st Touchstone ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
xxii, 181 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Death
Popular Work
ISBN
0684839415
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 D44 1986

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When a parent is very sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4786
LeShan, Eda. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Co. , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L630 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
LeShan, Eda
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co.
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Death
Death
Catastrophic Illness
Popular Work
ISBN
0316521620
9780316521628
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L630 1986

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Love, medicine and miracles : lessons learned about self-healing from a surgeon's experience with exceptional patients

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9390
Siegel, Bernie S. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S571 1986
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
More Information
Author
Siegel, Bernie S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper & Row, Publishers
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
9780060919832
0060919833
0060914068 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S571 1986

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Saddest time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14709
Simon, Norma, Rogers, Jacqueline. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S595 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died
More Information
Author
Simon, Norma
Rogers, Jacqueline
Place of Publication
Morton Grove, IL
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
[40] p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Death
Bereavement
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died
ISBN
0807572039
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S595 1986

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It helps to have friends : when mom or dad has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1065
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, Mn.: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513i 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, Mn.
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513i 1987

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Cancer and emotion : psychological preludes and reactions to cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2803
Hughes, Jennifer. [Toronto, ON]: John Wiley & Sons , 1987.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 H893 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Hughes, Jennifer
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - etiology
Neoplasms - psychology
ISBN
0471911879
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 H893 1987

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