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With the end in mind : dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124442
Mannix, Kathryn. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M284 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness…
Author
Mannix, Kathryn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown Spark
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
viii, 341 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Palliative Care
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Hospice Care
Abstract
"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness, clarity, and understanding. Weaving the details of her own experiences as a caregiver through stories of her patients, their families, and their distinctive lives, Dr. Mannix reacquaints us with the universal, but deeply personal, process of dying." -- Back cover
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780316504478
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M284 2018

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Dying and death in Canada

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124269
Northcott, Herbert, Wilson, Donna. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2022. 4th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 N873 2022
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
  1 read online  
Author
Northcott, Herbert
Wilson, Donna
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xviii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Loss
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781487509279
9781487509286
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
BF789 D4 N873 2022
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.
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Death with dignity

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20629
Central Okanagan Hospice House, Central Okanagan Hospice Association, Interior Health. Kelowna, BC: Central Okanagan Hospice Association , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
Central Okanagan Hospice House
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Interior Health
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Central Okanagan Hospice Association
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
18 minutes
Subjects
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Family
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WB310 C397 2012
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Becker, Ernest. New York, NY: Free Press Paperbacks , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
Author
Becker, Ernest
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Free Press Paperbacks
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xxii, 314 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Heroes - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
"Addresses the issue of mortality discussing how humans universally share a fear of death and examines the theories of leading thinkers on this subject including Freud, Rank, and Kierkegaard." -- Provided by publisher
ISBN
0684832402
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 B395 1997

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On death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16646
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1969.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K8 1969
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This classic book introduced the author's seminal "stages of dying" or "stages of grief" model which is still widely quoted. According to the model, there are five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. The five stages go in progression through…
Alternate Title
On death and dying : what the dying have to teach doctors, nurses, clergy and their own families
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1969
Physical Description
289 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Death
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
Abstract
This classic book introduced the author's seminal "stages of dying" or "stages of grief" model which is still widely quoted. According to the model, there are five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. The five stages go in progression through denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This model has been widely adopted by other authors and applied to many other situations where someone suffers a loss or change in social identity.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
002089130X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K8 1969

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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.
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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A matter of death and life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123325
Yalom, Irvin D., Yalom, Marilyn. Stanford, CA: Redwood Press , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yalom, Irvin D.
Yalom, Marilyn
Place of Publication
Stanford, CA
Publisher
Redwood Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill
Grief
Loss
Love
Spouses
Adaptation, Psychological
Aging
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781503613768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2021

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Dying and death in oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119749
Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Editor
Berk, Lawrence
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 185 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Death
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care
Medical Oncology - methods
Thanatology
ISBN
9783319418599
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ200 D996 2017

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Kids talkin' about death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21287
Huff, Sue, Torrance, Jennifer. Montreal QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K47 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.; For children aged 9-12.
  1 read online  
Author
Huff, Sue
Torrance, Jennifer
Corporate Author
National Film Board of Canada
Place of Publication
Montreal QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1 videodisc (20 min.), col.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Child
Grief
Bereavement
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
Abstract
An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.
For children aged 9-12.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K47 2005
Website Notes
URL leads to a user guide for parents and educators (search death)
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Last dance : encountering death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10287
DeSpelder, Lynne, Strickland, Albert Lee. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2002. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 D468 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
DeSpelder, Lynne
Strickland, Albert Lee
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0767421620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D468 2002

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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

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Last touch : preparing for a parent's death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1482
Becker, Marilyn R. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B395 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Becker, Marilyn R
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
1879237342
9781879237346
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 B395 1992

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Staring at the sun : overcoming the terror of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17780
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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Physician's guide to coping with death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18099
Swanson, Jan, Cooper, Alan. Montreal: McGill-Queen’s University Press , 2005.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB310 S972p 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Swanson, Jan
Cooper, Alan
Place of Publication
Montreal
Publisher
McGill-Queen’s University Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xi, 286 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Physicians - psychology
Physician-Patient Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
ISBN
9780773528321
0773528326
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 S972p 2005

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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.
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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Creating a good death : coping with terminal illness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15965
Schmidt, Laura. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
Author
Schmidt, Laura
Place of Publication
Princeton, NY
Publisher
Films Media Group
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
26 minutes
Series
Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology
Hospice Care
Social Support
Terminally Ill
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.
ISBN
9780736596473
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Talking about death won't kill you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18062
Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M65 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Morris, Virginia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 294 p. ; 24 cm.eng
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761112310
0761112316
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 M65 2001

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Dying well : a guide to enabling a good death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13862
Neuberger, Julia. San Francisco, Ca.: Radcliffe Medical , 2004. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 N478d 2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Author
Neuberger, Julia
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, Ca.
Publisher
Radcliffe Medical
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xiii, 159 p. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Public Policy
Religion and Psychology
ISBN
1857759400
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 N478d 2004

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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).
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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Grief works : stories of life, death and surviving

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121875
Samuel, Julia. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Samuel, Julia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxi, 294 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Case Reports
Popular Work
Notes
Copies may differ by pub date, publisher and ISBN.
ISBN
9780385690867
9780385690881
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 S193 2018
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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