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Taking time : support for people with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122833
National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health. [Bethesda, MD]: NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison , 2019. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
National Cancer Institute
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute of Health
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
NCI Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Family
Counseling
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
Available in PDF, ePub and Kindle formats.
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https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/taking-time
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patient-education/takingtime.pdf
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Palliative care at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123539
Victoria Hospice Society. [Victoria, BC?]: Victoria Hospice Society , 2019.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Hospice care at home
Corporate Author
Victoria Hospice Society
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Victoria Hospice Society
Publication Date
2019
Subjects
Palliative Treatment
Terminal Care
Home Care Services
ISBN
0969504152
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
https://victoriahospice.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/PalliativeCareAtHome-Mar31.pdf
https://victoriahospice.org/careathome/
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Patient safety : information for employees --your role in BC Cancer patient safety

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121708
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2019.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Continues / Continued By
Continues:
Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers
Alternate Title
Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
31 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Emergencies
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2019

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Guidebook for patients : BC Cancer - Vancouver

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21657
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Continues / Continued By
Guidebook for patients : Vancouver Centre (2016)
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
36 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Care Facilities
BC Cancer Agency
Patient Education Handout
Vancouver
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/centre-vancouver-centre-site/Documents/Guidebook-for-Patients-Vancouver.pdf

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VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Never too young : psychosocial information and support for young women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120877
Canadian Breast Cancer Network. [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Breast Cancer Network , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C215n 2018
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
60 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Social Adjustment
Social Support
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 C215n 2018
Website Notes
PDF may be downloaded at URL.
Read Online
https://www.cbcn.ca/en/never_too_young

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Improving Indigenous cancer journeys in BC : a road map

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120898
First Nations Health Authority, Metis Nation British Columbia, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, BC Cancer Agency. [West Vancouver, BC]: First Nations Health Authority , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
First Nations Health Authority
Metis Nation British Columbia
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[West Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
First Nations Health Authority
Publication Date
2017
Subjects
Patient Navigation
Health Services, Indigenous
Self Care
Social Support
Culturally Competent Care
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Medicine, Traditional
First Nations
Patient Education Handout
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.fnha.ca/wellnessContent/Wellness/improving-indigenous-cancer-journeys-in-bc.pdf
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Supportive (palliative) care : quality of life and practical care in pancreatic cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120478
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188s 2017
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Palliative Care
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188s 2017
Website Notes
Request booklet in print or digital format.
Read Online
https://www.pancan.org/facing-pancreatic-cancer/learn/side-effects-of-treatment/managing-side-effects-palliative-care/

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Missing Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Getting through : a guide for middle school & high school students when cancer affects the family

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121494
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Psychosocial Oncology , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Professional
More Information
  1 read online  
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
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/coping-and-support-site/Documents/Getting%20Through_Teen%20Brochure_LetterHalf_Interactive%20(4).pdf
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Hospice : end-of-life care in pancreatic cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120477
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Manhattan Beach, CA: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc. , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WI810 P188h 2016
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Place of Publication
Manhattan Beach, CA
Publisher
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
42 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WI810 P188h 2016

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21849
Sample, Sarah, McDonald, Melanie. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S192 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
2 CD set and the Participant Workbook are provided for participants of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the BC Cancer Agency to help develop moment to moment awareness without judgement.
More Information
Alternate Title
MBSR
Author
Sample, Sarah
McDonald, Melanie
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
2 CD's + 1 workbook
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation - methods
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Popular Work
Abstract
2 CD set and the Participant Workbook are provided for participants of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the BC Cancer Agency to help develop moment to moment awareness without judgement.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S192 2015

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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What to expect : a patient's guide : Vancouver Island Centre

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21522
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre , 2014. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
Alternate Title
Vancouver Island Centre : what to expect : a patient's guide
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Vancouver Island Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
19 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Cancer Centre
Cancer Care Facilities
British Columbia
Patient Education Handout
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
VC Library Archives
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Blossomtime : guided imagery and music for relaxation and sleep

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21735
Smith, Lis, Murphy, Laurel. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S654b 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Smith, Lis
Murphy, Laurel
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
43 minutes
Subjects
Sleep
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Music Therapy
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 S654b 2014

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Relax Available
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Chemotherapy and your mouth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14863
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. National Institutes of Health , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Publisher
National Institutes of Health
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Mouth Diseases - chemically induced - therapy - popular works - pamphlets
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Dental Care
Notes
NIH Publication No. 13-4361
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/CancerTreatment/ChemotherapyYourMouth.htm
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Sexuality for the man with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21375
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - psychology
Male
Body Image
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The 2nd URL is the full version. The pdf says last medical review: 8/19/2013, last revised: 8/19/2013.
The 3rd URL is a shorter, easier-to-read version entitled Sex and men with cancer : overview. The pdf says last medical review: 8/28/2014, last revised: 9/23/2014.
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http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinmen/sexualityfortheman/index
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002910-pdf.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinmen/sexandmenwithcancer/index
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Sexuality for the woman with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21376
Schover, Leslie R. New York, NY: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  3 read online  
Author
Schover, Leslie R
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Sexual Behavior
Neoplasms - psychology
Female
Body Image
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
The 2nd URL is the full version. The pdf says last medical review: 8/29/2013, last revised: 8/29/2013.
The 3rd URL is a shorter, easier-to-read version entitled Sex and women with cancer : overview. The pdf says last medical review: 9/222/2014, last revised: 9/22/2014.
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http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinwomen/sexualityforthewoman/sexuality-for-the-woman-with-cancer-toc
http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002912-pdf.pdf
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/sexualsideeffectsinwomen/sexandwomenwithcancer/index
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Getting ready for breast surgery

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21721
Blades, Jan. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013. rev ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Blades, Jan
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Breast Tumour Group
Edition
rev ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Mastectomy
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Preoperative Care
Postoperative Care
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/patient-and-public-info-site/Documents/Getting_Ready_for_Breast_Surgery_2013.pdf
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21053
Greenshields, David. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G815 2013
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
MBSR
Author
Greenshields, David
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
79 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation - methods
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Popular Work
Abstract
Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes
Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 G815 2013
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com
Read Online
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-mindfulness-meditation-body-scan
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-mindfulness-meditation-guided-sitting-meditation

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c.1 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency PG Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency KEL Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency SUR Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Missing Available
c.4 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.5 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.6 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.2 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
c.3 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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20 tips to help you be part of the healthcare team : patient safety is #1

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21170
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Patient safety is # 1
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
10 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Professional-Patient Relations
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Pamphlet File

Copies

VC BC Cancer Agency VC Library Pamphlet File Available
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Patient safety handbook for healthcare providers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21171
BC Cancer Agency. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency , 2013?.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency
Publication Date
2013?
Physical Description
21 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
BC Cancer Agency
Safety Management - standards
Emergencies
Patient Safety
Risk Management
Health Personnel
Medical Errors
Quality Assurance, Health Care
Guideline
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Handout
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WX185 B862p 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency KEL Library Available
c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Sitting still like a frog : mindfulness exercises for kids (and their parents)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120653
Snel, Eline, Kabat-Zinn, Jon, Kabat-Zinn, Myla. Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 S671 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Snel, Eline
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Kabat-Zinn, Myla
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xvi, 106 p. : ill. ; 19 cm + 1 audiodisc ( 61 min.)
Subjects
Mindfulness
Meditation
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Anxiety - prevention & control
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Notes
Includes accompanying audio CD with guided meditations.
ISBN
9781611800586
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 S671 2013

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VIC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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