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Good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness

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Waldinger, Robert J., Schulz, Marc S. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 2023.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB880 W163 2023

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Waldinger, Robert J.; Schulz, Marc S.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 2023

Physical Description: ix, 341 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Happiness; Interpersonal Relations; Friends - psychology; Personal Satisfaction; Quality of Life; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781982166694

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB880 W163 2023

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Prostate cancer and the man you love : supporting and caring for your partner

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Katz, Anne. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. , 2022. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WJ762 K19p 2022

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love is for the women and men who love and support a man with prostate cancer. Each chapter tells the story of a man and his partner dealing with this cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. Fully updated and comprehensive, this book educates and informs partne…

Author: Katz, Anne

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 257 p. ; 23 cm

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms; Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - psychology; Caregivers; Interpersonal Relations; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Spouses; Sexual Partners; Men's Health; Popular Work

Abstract: "Prostate Cancer and the Man You Love is for the women and men who love and support a man with prostate cancer. Each chapter tells the story of a man and his partner dealing with this cancer, from diagnosis through survivorship. Fully updated and comprehensive, this book educates and informs partners on the latest studies and findings"-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781538163900

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WJ762 K19p 2022

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Loving your friend through cancer : moving beyond "I'm sorry" to meaningful support

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Henley, Marissa. Philadelphia, PA: P&R Publishing Company , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H514 2018

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Henley, Marissa

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: P&R Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 261 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Friends; Interpersonal Relations; Caregivers; Social Support; Helping Behavior; Christianity; Popular Work; Spirituality

ISBN: 9781629953540

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 H514 2018

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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God's love and care are like an orchid

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Shing, Ah. Hong Kong: Living Faith Society, Ltd. , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 S556 2018

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.

Author: Shing, Ah

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: Living Faith Society, Ltd.

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 332 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Christianity; Adaptation, Psychological; Interpersonal Relations; Resilience; Optimism; Popular Work

Abstract: Like the subtle fragrance of the orchid, a Catholic theologian and philosopher looks back and realizes God's grace and care have been constant in all aspects of her life. Told with short stories, similar to "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series.

ISBN: 9789881661234

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172 S556 2018

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Gender in psycho-oncology

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New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 K49 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Kim, Youngmee; Loscalzo, Matthew J.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xv, 244 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Psychotherapy; Social Support; Interpersonal Relations

ISBN: 9780190462253

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 K49 2018

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How can I help? : giving and receiving kindess and care when you or someone you love has cancer

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Clifford, Christine. Minneapolis, MN: KPT Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C637 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.

Author: Clifford, Christine

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: KPT Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 64 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Caregivers; Friends; Social Support; Helping Behavior; Popular Work

Abstract: It is hard to ask people for help and many people want to help, but don't know what to do. This slim volume is full of helpful, easy and fun things to make a cancer patient's life a lot easier.

ISBN: 9781944833435

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C637 2018

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Return to sex and intimacy : for cancer survivors and their partners

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Russer, Michael J., Lopez, Jacqueline V. Montecito, CA: SOS Institute , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 R968 2017

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Russer, Michael J.; Lopez, Jacqueline V.

Place of Publication: Montecito, CA

Publisher: SOS Institute

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 197 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Sexuality; Body Image; Sexual Partners; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Erectile Dysfunction; Sexual Behavior; Spouses; Interpersonal Relations; Survivors; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780692886397

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: QZ200 R968 2017

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Cancer -- now what? : taking action, finding hope, and navigating the journey ahead

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Haugk, Kenneth C. [St. Louis, MO]: Stephen Ministries , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H371 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Haugk, Kenneth C.

Place of Publication: [St. Louis, MO]

Publisher: Stephen Ministries

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: x, 345 p. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Patient Navigation; Adaptation, Psychological; Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Social Support; Spirituality; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Notes: Practical guide for those with cancer and their loved ones - head of Title

ISBN: 9781930445048; 1930445040

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 H371 2017

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Sex and health : why one can't come without the other

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McGrath, Maureen. [Canada]: Maureen McGrath , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM620 M478 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McGrath, Maureen

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Maureen McGrath

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 147 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Sexual Health; Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological; Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological; Interpersonal Relations; Interpersonal Communication; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780995183704

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WM620 M478 2016

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Loving, supporting and caring for the cancer patient : a guide to communication, compassion and courage

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Goldberg, Stan. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 G618 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Goldberg, Stan

Place of Publication: Lanham, MD

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xi, 199 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Communication; Caregivers - psychology; Emotional Adjustment; Terminal Care; Patient Comfort; Compassion; Empathy; Helping Behavior; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780810895867; 0810895862

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: QZ201 G618 2016

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For Michael, love Cynda

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Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…

Author: Yeasting, Cynda

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Friesen Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Spouses; Love; Hope; Grief; Interpersonal Relations; Terminal Care; Terminally Ill - psychology; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover

ISBN: 9781460267486; 9781460267479

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WL358 Y39 2016

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How to help someone with cancer : 70 ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

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Benish, Shannon. [Dodge City, KS]: Shannon Benish , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 B467 2016

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Alternate Title: How to help someone with cancer : seventy ways to help cancer patients and their families during cancer treatment

Author: Benish, Shannon

Place of Publication: [Dodge City, KS]

Publisher: Shannon Benish

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Friends; Social Support; Caregivers; Helping Behavior; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780998422800

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 B467 2016

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Nonviolent communication : a language of life

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Rosenberg, Marshall B. Encinitas, CA.: Puddle Dancer Press , 2015. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172 R813 2015

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Rosenberg, Marshall B

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Encinitas, CA.

Publisher: Puddle Dancer Press

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xix, 244 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Empathy; Conflict (Psychology); Negotiating; Verbal Behavior; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002447); Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002451)

ISBN: 9781892005281

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WM172 R813 2015

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An emotionally focused workbook for couples : the two of us

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Kallos-Lilly, Veronica, Fitzgerald, Jennifer. New York, NY: Routledge , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM430.5.M3 K14 2015

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Kallos-Lilly, Veronica; Fitzgerald, Jennifer

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 190 p. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Marital Therapy; Couples therapy; Emotion-Focused Therapy; Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Spouses; Counseling; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002453, F0002454, F0002455, F0002457)

ISBN: 9780415742481

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM430.5.M3 K14 2015

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Seven principles for making marriage work

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Gottman, John M, Silver, Nan. New York, NY: Harmony Books , 2015. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM430.5.M3 G686 2015

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Gottman, John M; Silver, Nan

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Harmony Books

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xi, 295 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Marriage - psychology; Spouses; Interpersonal Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Problem Solving; Popular Work

Notes: Completely revised and updated - Cover

ISBN: 9780553447712

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM430.5.M3 G686 2015

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How to help your friend with cancer

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Fullbright, Colleen Dolan. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 F965 2015

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Fullbright, Colleen Dolan

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: xvii, 99 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Social Support; Friends; Popular Work; Helping Behavior

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9781604432244

Language: English

Material Type: Book

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: QZ201 F965 2015

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Being single, with cancer : a solo survivor's guide to life, love, health, and happiness

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Maxwell, Tracy. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M465 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Maxwell, Tracy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xiii, 195 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Single Person; Women's Health; Survivors; Young Adult; Interpersonal Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303410; 9781617051371

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 M465 2014

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.