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Option B : facing adversity, building resilience, and finding joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120298
Sandberg, Sheryl, Grant, Adam. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sandberg, Sheryl
Grant, Adam
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Family Relations
Spouses
Widowhood
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781524732684
1524732680
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S194 2017

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Personal resilience for healthcare staff : when the going gets tough

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122353
Edmonstone, John. London, UK: Radcliffe Publishing Ltd. , 2013.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172.4 E24 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Edmonstone, John
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Radcliffe Publishing Ltd.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
141 p. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Health Personnel - psychology
Resilience, Psychological
Stress, Psychologica - prevention & control
Burnout, Professional - prevention & control
Attitude of Health Personnel
ISBN
9781846199837
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172.4 E24 2013

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How to feel better : practical ways to recover well from illness and injury.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121878
Goodhart, Frances, Atkins, Lucy. London, UK: Piatkus , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 G652 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Goodhart, Frances
Atkins, Lucy
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Piatkus
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
280 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors - psychology
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Self Care - methods
Resilience
Popular Work
ISBN
9780749958206
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 G652 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Thriving through crisis : turning tragedy and trauma into growth and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114047
O'Hanlon, Bill. New York, NY: Perigree Book , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM 172.4 O36 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
O'Hanlon, Bill
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Perigree Book
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xxi, 201 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780399529467
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM 172.4 O36 2004

Copies

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Mindfulness & acceptance workbook for stress reduction : using acceptance & commitment therapy to manage stress, build resilience & create the life you want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124414
Livheim, Fredrik, Bond, Frank W. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Livheim, Fredrik
Bond, Frank W.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
227 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Series
New Harbinger self-help workbook
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Self-Compassion
Meditation
Mindfulness
Self Care
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - methods
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684031283
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 L785m 2018

Copies

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The bounce back book : how to thrive in the face of adversity, setbacks and losses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120823
Salmansohn, Karen. New York, NY: Workman Publishing Company, Inc. , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Salmansohn, Karen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
192 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Optimism
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761146278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 S172 2007

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Moral resilience : transforming moral suffering in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122352
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2018.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W50 M828 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Moral suffering : a reality of clinical practice -- Moral distress : context, sources, and consequences -- Mapping the path of moral adversity -- Integrity : the anchor for moral resilience -- The many faces of resilience -- Conceptualizing resilience in the moral domain -- Cultivatin…
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Editor
Rushton, Cynda H.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
x, 300 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Ethics, Professional
Morals
Stress, Psychological
Resilience, Psychological
Abstract
Contents:
Moral suffering : a reality of clinical practice -- Moral distress : context, sources, and consequences -- Mapping the path of moral adversity -- Integrity : the anchor for moral resilience -- The many faces of resilience -- Conceptualizing resilience in the moral domain -- Cultivating essential capacities for moral resilience -- Strategies to restore integrity -- Designing sustainable systems for ethical practice -- Creating a culture of moral resilience and ethical practice -- A closing word : a vision for the future .
ISBN
9780190619268
9780190619282
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
W50 M828 2018
Website Notes
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21519
Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Simon Fraser University
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Mental Health
Depression - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological
Life Change Events
Self Care
Problem Solving
Occupational Health Services
Affective Symptoms
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Strengthening family resilience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125002
Walsh, Froma. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , [2016]. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WA305 W223 2016
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Walsh, Froma
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
[2016]
Physical Description
xvi, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Family - psychology
Resilience, Psychological
Life Change Events
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Psychotherapy - methods
ISBN
9781462529865
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Status
Processing
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WA305 W223 2016

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Resilient physician : effective emotional management for doctors and their medical organizations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114618
Sotile, Wayne M., Sotile, Mary O. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
W 62 S717 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sotile, Wayne M.
Sotile, Mary O.
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
American Medical Association
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xx, 331 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physicians - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Resilience, Psychological
Burnout, Professional
Emotional Intelligence
ISBN
9781579472436
1579472435
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
W 62 S717 2002

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Skills for healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16225
Walker, Timothy R. Halifax, NS: Dharma Sun Healing , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 W185 2006
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Side 1: Mindful stress reduction exercise : breath and body scan; Side 2: Sitting posture and healing through loving kindness
Author
Walker, Timothy R
Corporate Author
Eastwind Stress Reduction Clinic
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Dharma Sun Healing
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Popular Work
Abstract
Side 1: Mindful stress reduction exercise : breath and body scan
Side 2: Sitting posture and healing through loving kindness
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audio
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 W185 2006

Copies

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Essentials of managing stress

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121930
Seaward, Brian Luke. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning , [2019]. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Contents:; Part 1: The wellness mandala: holistic stress management. The nature of stress -- The body: the battlefield for the mind's war games -- The emotions: from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love -- The mind: the psychology of stress -- The spirit: health of the human spirit -- Part …
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Author
Seaward, Brian Luke
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Burlington, MA
Publisher
Jones and Bartlett Learning
Publication Date
[2019]
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Abstract
Contents:
Part 1: The wellness mandala: holistic stress management. The nature of stress -- The body: the battlefield for the mind's war games -- The emotions: from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love -- The mind: the psychology of stress -- The spirit: health of the human spirit -- Part 2: Effective coping skills. Reframing: creating a positive mind-set -- Comic relief: the healing power of humor -- Simple assertiveness and healthy boundaries -- Time and money: effective resource management -- Expressive art therapy -- Creative problem solving -- Communication skills (in the information age) -- Additional coping skills -- Part 3: Effective relaxation techniques. The art of calm: relaxation through the five senses -- The art of breathing -- The art of meditation -- The power of mental imagery and visualization -- Soothing sounds: music to relax by -- Massage therapy and bodywork -- Hatha yoga -- Self-hypnosis and autogenics -- Nutrition: eating for a healthy immune system -- Physical exercise: flushing out the stress hormones -- Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature -- Additional relaxation techniques -- Part 4: Designing your personal relaxation program.
ISBN
1284180727
9781284180725
9781284180732
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
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Buoyancy : building resilient kids

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124432
Austin, Kirk. Self publishing , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS105.5 A8 A935 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.; Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buo…
Author
Austin, Kirk
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
156 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Subjects
Resilience, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
Child
Adolescent
Teaching
Popular Work
Abstract
In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Kirk Austin explores seven elements that contribute to human buoyancy. Using the acronym BREATHE, the book explores the concepts of Bravery, Resilience, Endurance, Acceptance, Tenacity, Hope, and Excellence.
Written for parents, adult-helpers, and educators, Buoyancy: Building Resilient Kids explores how to help kids build the skills related to human flourishing. The book examines seven stories of real people who exemplified an element of BREATHE. It goes further in providing examples and exercises to build the skills necessary to stay buoyant. It is a helpful and practical addition to any social and emotional learning curriculum." --Back cover
ISBN
9798647232229
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS105.5 A8 A935 2020

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Mindful medicine : 40 simple practices to help healthcare professionals heal burnout and reconnect to purpose

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124335
Bays, Jan Chozen. Boulder, CO: Shambala Publications, Inc. , 2021.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WM172.4 B361 2022
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Bays, Jan Chozen
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
ix, 229 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Mindfulness
Resilience
Burnout, Professional - prevention & control
Burnout, Psychological - prevention & control
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
ISBN
9781645470526
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WM172.4 B361 2022

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Overcoming everyday racism : building resilience and wellbeing in the face of discrimination and microaggressions

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124965
Cousins, Susan. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2019.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Cousins, Susan
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Prejudice
Racism
Resilience, Psychological
ISBN
9781785928505
9781785928512
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This title is licensed for one user at a time on BC Cancer network computer. If you are denied access while on a network computer, try again later.
This Proquest title is licensed for ONE BC Cancer staff user at a time. If you are denied access while on a network computer, please try again later.
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Chemistry of joy workbook : overcoming depression using the best of brain science, nutrition, and the psychology of mindfulness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121213
Emmons, Henry, Bourgerie, Susan, Denton, Carolyn. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171.5 E54 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Emmons, Henry
Bourgerie, Susan
Denton, Carolyn
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
iv, 207 p. :ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
New Harbinger self help workbook
Subjects
Depression - prevention & control
Behavior Therapy - methods
Mindfulness
Resilience
Popular Work
ISBN
9781608822256
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM171.5 E54 2012
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Walker, Timothy, Beaupre, Charles. [Halifax, NS]: Healing and Cancer Foundation , [2013].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434h 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Qi gong (21 min.); Mindful yoga (43 min.); Alchemy of the heart meditation (18 min.)
Author
Walker, Timothy
Beaupre, Charles
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
[Halifax, NS]
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
[2013]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (ca. 62 min.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Qigong
Yoga
Relaxation Therapy
Spiritual Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Qi gong (21 min.)
Mindful yoga (43 min.)
Alchemy of the heart meditation (18 min.)
ISBN
9780986546525
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434h 2013

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Relax into yoga for chronic pain : an eight-week mindful yoga workbook for finding relief and resilience

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124257
Carson, Jim. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
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Author
Carson, Jim
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Yoga
Chronic Pain - prevention & control
Exercise Therapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684033287
9781684033300
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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Stress book : forty-plus ways to manage stress and enjoy your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124272
Foster, Terrence. Morrow, GA: Global Health and Consortium , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Foster, Terrence
Place of Publication
Morrow, GA
Publisher
Global Health and Consortium
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9781737519218
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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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Skills for healing : Weekend Cancer Support Group

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16059
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Tim. Halifax, NS: Rob Rutledge , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R981 2007 v.1-5
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Set consists of 5 DVD's; v.1: Introduction. The circle. Sitting meditation # 1. What is complete care.; v.2: What is spirituality. Sitting meditation # 2. Mindfullness based stress reduction. Raisin eating meditation.; v.3: Breathing exercises. Stress and the relaxation response. Sitting…
Alternate Title
Skills for healing weekend retreat
Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Tim
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency. Skills for Healing Weekend Retreat (2007 March 9-11 : Kelowna, BC)
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Rob Rutledge
Publication Date
2007
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Set consists of 5 DVD's
v.1: Introduction. The circle. Sitting meditation # 1. What is complete care.
v.2: What is spirituality. Sitting meditation # 2. Mindfullness based stress reduction. Raisin eating meditation.
v.3: Breathing exercises. Stress and the relaxation response. Sitting meditation # 3.
v.4: Qi Gong. Reframing distressing thoughts. Bowl of loving kindness.
v.5: Fears and hopes. Yoga. Self love. Closing
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Video
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R981 2007 v.1-5

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