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Truth telling : seven conversations about Indigenous life in Canada

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Good, Michelle. Toronto, ON: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd , 2023.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: E78.C2 G66t 2023

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Author: Good, Michelle

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: 215 p. : ill. ; 20 cm

Subjects: Indigenous Canadians; Indigenous Canadians - history; Indigenous Canadians - legislation & jurisprudence; Reconciliation; Race Relations; Culture

ISBN: 9781443467810

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: E78.C2 G66t 2023

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White benevolence : racism and colonial violence in the helping professions

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Winnipeg, MB: Fernwood Publishing , 2022.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA300 W582g 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Editor: Gebhard, Amanda; Mclean, Sheelah; St. Denis, Verna

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Fernwood Publishing

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 280 p. : ill ; 23 cm

Subjects: Attitude of Health Personnel; Racism; Minority Health - history; Health Disparity, Minority and Vulnerable Populations; Indigenous Canadians - history; Social Welfare - history; First Nations; Canada

ISBN: 9781773635224

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WA300 W582g 2022

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Supporting compassionate healthcare practice : understanding the role of resilience, positivity and well being

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Chambers, Claire, Ryder, Elaine. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge , 2019.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W84.7 C444 2019

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Chambers, Claire; Ryder, Elaine

Place of Publication: Abingdon, Oxon

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: xviii, 194 p. ; 24 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Patient Care - psychology; Empathy; Attitude of Health Personnel; Professional - Patient Relations; Optimism; Compassion Fatigue - prevention & control

ISBN: 9781138092105; 9781351607933

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: W84.7 C444 2019

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From the ashes : my story of being Métis, homeless, and finding my way

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Thistle, Jeses. Toronto, ON: Simon & Schuster Canada , 2019.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WA300 T448f 2019

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Thistle, Jeses

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Canada

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: x, 354 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Homelessness; Addiction; Resilience; Personal Narratives; Popular Work; Indigenous Canadians; First Nations

ISBN: 9781982101213

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WA300 T448f 2019

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My voice : expressing my wishes for future health care treatment : advance care planning guide

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British Columbia. Ministry of Health, British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority. [Victoria, BC?]: Ministry of Health , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 M995 2012

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Corporate Author: British Columbia. Ministry of Health; British Columbia. Fraser Health Authority

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Ministry of Health

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 52 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Advance Care Planning; Patient Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Advance Directives; British Columbia; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780772665249

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: W85.5 M995 2012

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AJCC cancer staging atlas : a companion to the seventh editions of the AJCC cancer staging manual and handbook

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American Joint Committee on Cancer. New York, NY: Springer , 2012. 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ15 A5125 2012

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: Cancer staging atlas

Corporate Author: American Joint Committee on Cancer

Editor: Compton, Carolyn C

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xi, 637 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM

Subjects: Neoplasm Staging; Neoplasms - classification; Atlases

Notes: CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.

ISBN: 9781461420798; 1461420792

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library REF; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library REF; Victoria Library REF; Abbotsford Library REF; CN Library

Call Number: QZ15 A5125 2012

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Clear leadership : sustaining real collaboration and paratnership at work

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Bushe, Gervase R. [Boston, MA]: Davies-Black , 2010. Rev. ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WX159 B978 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This book presents the tools and techniques needed to build sustained partnerships and make collaborative organizations work. It discusses the model of the four selves - the Aware, Curious, Appreciative, and Descriptive Self -and how it can be used to facilitate clear communication and collaboratio…

Author: Bushe, Gervase R.

Edition: Rev. ed.

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Davies-Black

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xiii, 296 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Leadership; Partnership; Communication; Work Engagement; Organizational Innovation

Abstract: This book presents the tools and techniques needed to build sustained partnerships and make collaborative organizations work. It discusses the model of the four selves - the Aware, Curious, Appreciative, and Descriptive Self -and how it can be used to facilitate clear communication and collaboration. The book includes 23 skill-building exercises as well as personal stories and examples.

ISBN: 9780891063827

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WX159 B978 2010

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Staring at the sun : overcoming the terror of death

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Yalom, Irvin D. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: BF789 D4 Y19 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Yalom, Irvin D

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: viii, 306 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Attitude to Death; Fear; Anxiety; Psychotherapy; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780470401811; 0470401818

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 Y19 2009

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Working with loss and grief : a new model for practitioners

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Machin, Linda. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publications , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WM55 M149w 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Machin, Linda

Place of Publication: Los Angeles, CA

Publisher: Sage Publications

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xi, 200 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Counseling - methods; Attitude to Death; Grief; Loss; Counseling; Bereavement - psychology; Case Reports

ISBN: 9781412946681; 1412946674

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WM55 M149w 2009

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Mastering communication with seriously ill patients : balancing honesty with empathy and hope

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Back, Anthony, Arnold, Robert, Tulsky, James. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2009.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W62 M423b 2009

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cul…

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Author: Back, Anthony; Arnold, Robert; Tulsky, James

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: x, 158 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: R2 Library

Subjects: Physician-Patient Relations; Counseling - methods; Communication; Professional-Family Relations; Attitude to Death

Abstract: Taking your skills to the next level; Getting a good start; Talking about serious news; Discussing evidence for making treatment decisions; Discussing prognosis; Between the big events; Conducting a family conference; Dealing with conflicts; Transitions to end-of-life care; Talking about dying; Cultivating your skills

ISBN: 9780521706186; 0521706181

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library; Internet

Call Number: W62 M423b 2009

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Breast cancer toolkit for aboriginal health care providers

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Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon. [Vancouver, BC?]: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon , 2008.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "eno…

Corporate Author: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information & Support, BC & Yukon

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Alliance for Breast Cancer Information and Support, BC and Yukon

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 10 p. : ill ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Health Personnel; First Nations; Cultural Diversity; Cross Cultural Comparison; Delivery of Health Care; Professional-Patient Relations; Ethnic Groups; Community Health Aides; Health Services Accessibility; Social Support; Patient Advocacy; British Columbia; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Includes:; Eating well with Canada's food guide : First nations, Inuit and Metis (2007); Abreast in the West 8(3) Summer 2007 (Then sunshine vitamin and breast cancer prevention by Cheri Van Patten); Abreast in the West 8(4) Fall 2007 (Preventing breast cancer recurrence : how much exercise is "enough"? by Susan R. Harris); Abreast in the West 11(2) Spring 2009; DVD titled : Breast cancer tool kit for aboriginal health care providers : orientation DVD (2009); Looking for and finding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer; Understanding breast cancer treatments; Stories from aboriginal women; Talking to our family?; Recovery and lifestyle; What is palliative care?; Appendixes

Language: English

Material Type: Book; DVD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: WP870 B830a 2008

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Anticancer : a new way of life

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Servan-Schreiber, David. North Kingstown, RI: BBC Audiobooks America , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 S491a 2008 v.1-7

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Alternate Title: Anti-cancer : a new way of life

Author: Servan-Schreiber, David

Place of Publication: North Kingstown, RI

Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 7 CD's ; 9 hours

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Complementary Therapies; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781602834750

Language: English

Material Type: CD; Audio; Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 S491a 2008 v.1-7

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Marlene's special hair day

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Driscoll, Marlene. [Kelowna, BC]: Self publishing , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 D781 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Driscoll, Marlene

Place of Publication: [Kelowna, BC]

Publisher: Self publishing

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 19 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Physical Appearance, Body - drug effects; Body Image - psychology; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Hair; Self Care; Personal Narratives; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ200 D781 2008

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Body means well : empowered healing

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Schaeffer, Nancy. Waterloo, ON: Mindful Way , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 S294b 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Schaeffer, Nancy

Place of Publication: Waterloo, ON

Publisher: Mindful Way

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 148 p. ; 21 cm + CD-Rom

Subjects: Mental Healing; Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques; Relaxation Techniques; Imagery (Psychotherapy); Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC; Barcode 00016187 missing CD

ISBN: 9780968120422

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ266 S294b 2007

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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

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Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Author: Con, Andrea; Friesen, Melissa; Lam, Shona; Nelson, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency; CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Advance Care Planning; Patient Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Palliative Care; Family; First Nations; Hearing Impaired Persons; Social Support; Canada

Abstract: This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

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Medical care of the dying

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Victoria Hospice Society. [Victoria, BC?]: Victoria Hospice Society , 2006. 4th ed.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 M389 2006

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Corporate Author: Victoria Hospice Society

Editor: Downing, G. Michael; Wainwright, Wendy

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Victoria Hospice Society

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 696 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Terminal Care; Hospices; Palliative Care; Pain

ISBN: 0969504179

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: WB310 M389 2006

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Ethical imagination : journeys of the human spirit

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Somerville, Margaret. [Toronto, ON]: House of Anansi Press , 2006.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W50 S696e 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Somerville, Margaret

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: House of Anansi Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 270 p. ; 21 cm.

Series: CBC Massey lectures series

Subjects: Ethics; Humanism; Morals; Social Values; Culture

ISBN: 9780887847479

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: W50 S696e 2006

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Coming to our senses : healing ourselves and the world through mindfulness

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Hyperion Audiobooks , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 K11c 2005 v.1-3

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Hyperion Audiobooks

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 3 CD's ; 180 minutes

Subjects: Meditation - popular works - CD-ROM; Relaxation Techniques - popular works - CD-ROM; Stress, Psychological - popular works - CD-ROM

ISBN: 1401399495

Language: English

Material Type: Audio; Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Relax

Call Number: QZ266 K11c 2005 v.1-3

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BC Cancer Agency binder for patients coping with a brain tumour

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BC Cancer Agency. Neuro-Oncology Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Neuro-oncology Group , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 B863 2005

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Neuro-Oncology Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Neuro-oncology Group

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WL358 B863 2005

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Anatomy of hope : how people prevail in the face of illness

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Groopman, Jerome E. New York, NY: Random House , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician…

Author: Groopman, Jerome E

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Random House

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xvii, 248 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Hope; Attitude to Health; Physician-Patient Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Explores the extent to which hope features in the experience of patients with chronic and terminal illnesses; the importance of hope in enabling patients, families, friends, and physicians to meet the challenges of serious illness; the various forms that hope can take; and the role of the physician in fostering or at least not extinguishing hope.

ISBN: 0375506381

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 G876 2004

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