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Writing your way through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124118
Martin, Chia. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Martin, Chia
Place of Publication
Prescott, AZ
Publisher
Hohm Press
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
165 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1890772003
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M379w 2000

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Opening up by writing it down : how expressive writing improves health and eases emotional pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121239
Pennebaker, James W., Smyth, Joshua M. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2016. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Contents:; Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressiv…
Author
Pennebaker, James W.
Smyth, Joshua M.
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xi, 210 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Writing
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Adaptation, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Narrative Therapy
Self Disclosure
Popular Work
Abstract
Contents:
Introduction -- "Shh ... It's a secret": beginning to explore the connection between confession and health -- The invention of the expressive writing approach -- What's on your mind?: Health benefits of verbal and written disclosure -- Dealing with chronic health problems using expressive writing -- Writing to clear the mind: expressive writing in learning and education -- "Get these thoughts out of my head!" Getting past obsessions, insomnia, and bouts of stupidity -- To speed up or slow down?: How people differ in coping with trauma -- "I'm here for you ... or am I?": The audience on the other end of our words -- How does writing help us secure a healthier and happier future? -- Pulling it all together: recommendations for your use of expressive writing.
ISBN
9781462524921
1462524923
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 P412 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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When words heal : writing through cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114054
Bray, Sharon A. Berkeley, CA: Frog, Ltd. , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 B827 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bray, Sharon A.
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Frog, Ltd.
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
xvi, 141 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Writing
Personal Narratives as Topic
Anecdotes as Topic
Poetry as Topic
Popular Work
ISBN
1583941584
9781583941584
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 B827 2006

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Healing touch : a resource for health care professionals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9686
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea, Mentgen, Janet, Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon. New York, NY: Delmar Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Hover-Kramer, Dorothea
Mentgen, Janet
Scandrett-Hibdon, Sharon
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Delmar Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
xxi, 242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Nurse as healer series
Subjects
Touch
Holistic Health
Nursing Care
Complementary Therapies
Nurses' Instruction
ISBN
0827362757
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 H434 1996

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Art, rage, us : art and writing by women with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15706
Eikenberry, Jill, Williams, Terry Tempest. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A784 1998
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Eikenberry, Jill
Williams, Terry Tempest
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
175 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Patients - psychology
Women - psychology
Writing
Art Therapy
Breast Neoplasms - pictorial works
Breast Neoplasms - anecdotes
Breast Neoplasms - poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
0811821307
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A784 1998

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Sympathy and condolences : what to say and write to convey your support after a loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124260
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Words of hope and healing
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Writing
Popular Work
ISBN
9781617223051
9781617223068
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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Survivorship nurse practitioner

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21267
BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency Provincial Survivorship Program
Publication Date
2013
Subjects
Survivors
Nurses
British Columbia
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
VC Library Archives
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Path through loss : a guide to writing your healing and growth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6634
Reeves, Nancy C. [Victoria, BC?]: Grieving Issues , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 R332p 1999
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Each section is divided by an illustration to encourage centring and meditation. For those who do not wish to write, blank sections can be used for photographs, drawings, dried flowers, clippings etc.
Author
Reeves, Nancy C
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Grieving Issues
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Popular Work
Abstract
Each section is divided by an illustration to encourage centring and meditation. For those who do not wish to write, blank sections can be used for photographs, drawings, dried flowers, clippings etc.
ISBN
0968484409
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 R332p 1999

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Healing : when a nurse becomes a patient

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124352
Brown, Theresa. Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B877h 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Brown, Theresa
Place of Publication
Chapel Hill, NC
Publisher
Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
258 p. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Nurses
Patients - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Quality of Health Care
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781643750699
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 B877h 2022

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Language of loss : poetry and prose for grieving and celebrating the love of your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122884
[Victoria, BC?]: Raincoast Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 A144 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When Barbara Abercrombie's husband died, she found the language of condolence irritating, no matter how well intended. 'My husband had not gone to a better place as if he were off on a holiday. He had not passed like clouds overhead, nor was he my late husband as if he'd missed a train. I had not …
Editor
Abercrombie, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Raincoast Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xix, 203 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Bereavement
Loss
Grief
Writing
Popular Work
Abstract
"When Barbara Abercrombie's husband died, she found the language of condolence irritating, no matter how well intended. 'My husband had not gone to a better place as if he were off on a holiday. He had not passed like clouds overhead, nor was he my late husband as if he'd missed a train. I had not lost him as if I'd been careless, and for sure, none of it was for the best.' She yearned instead for words that acknowledged the reality of death, spoke about the sorrow and loneliness (and perhaps even guilt and anger), and might even point the way toward hope and healing. She found those words in the writings gathered here.
The Language of Loss is a book to dip into and read slowly, a collection of poems and prose to lead you through the phases of grief. The selections follow an arc that mirrors the path of many mourners. from abject loss and feeling unmoored, to glimmers of promise and possibility, through to gratitude for the love they knew. These writings, which express what often feels ineffable, will accompany those who grieve, offering understanding and solace".- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781608686957
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 A144 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Path through loss : a workbook for healing and growth

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122120
Reeves, Nancy C. Kelowna, BC: Northstone , 2012. Updated and expanded.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 R332p 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A loss is any experience that restricts us - from the concrete bereavement, chronic condition, relationship estrangement, to the more nebulous shattering of a dream or expectation.; This workbook takes you step by step through the process of grief. You can use it as a structured journal or simply u…
Alternate Title
Path through loss
Author
Reeves, Nancy C
Edition
Updated and expanded
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
Northstone
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
224 p. :ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Bereavement - psychology
Writing
Popular Work
Abstract
A loss is any experience that restricts us - from the concrete bereavement, chronic condition, relationship estrangement, to the more nebulous shattering of a dream or expectation.
This workbook takes you step by step through the process of grief. You can use it as a structured journal or simply use the practical information to support. affirm, or guide you to develop the healing style that is right for you. A section on children and grief provides tools to help children through loss. - Website
ISBN
9781770644380
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 R332p 2012
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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When words matter most : thoughtful words and deeds to express just the right thing at just the right time

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15658
Spizman, Robyn Freedman. New York, NY: Crown Publishers, Inc. , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
When words matter most
Author
Spizman, Robyn Freedman
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Crown Publishers, Inc.
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
126 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Writing
Emotions
Empathy
Popular Work
ISBN
0517704064
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF637 C45 S761 1996

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Healing through words

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124444
Kaur, Rupi. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover
Author
Kaur, Rupi
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
xvii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Writing
Adaptation, Psychological
Narrative Therapy
Self Disclosure
Popular Work
Abstract
"#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781524873264
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

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Ebb and flow : storytelling for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20204
Lang, Mike. Anacortes, WA: Hands On Films , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Lang, Mike
Place of Publication
Anacortes, WA
Publisher
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
14 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Writing
Survivors
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Adolescent Psychology
Quality of Life
Adolescent
Young Adult
Recreation
Canada
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15914
Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E93r 2007
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
Everyone's guide to cancer survivorship : a road map for better health : top cancer authorities give you : ways to control side effects; diet and exercise recommendations; cancer survivorship care plans; strategies for disease prevention and control; tips for improving health and quality of life; the latest studies on cancer survival
Editor
Rosenbaum, Ernest H
Spiegel, David
Fobair, Patricia
Gautier, Holly
Place of Publication
Kansas City, MO
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xviii, 349 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - complications
Patients
Survivors
Quality of Life
Diet
Exercise
Life Change Events
Art Therapy
Laughter Therapy
Writing
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780740768705
0740768700
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E93r 2007

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Write your legal will in 3 easy steps

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20439
Carter, Tom. North Vancouver, BC: International Self-Counsel Press Ltd. , 2008. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 C325 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Carter, Tom
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
North Vancouver, BC
Publisher
International Self-Counsel Press Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xvi, 102, [12] leaves : forms ; 25 cm. + 1 CD-ROM.
Series
Self-counsel legal series
Subjects
Wills
Advance Directives
Canada
Popular Work
ISBN
9781551808017
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
KE5974 Z82 C325 2008

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Dying in public : living with metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121211
Hendler, Sue. Kingston, ON: Michael Grass House , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
Author
Hendler, Sue
Editor
Overall, Christine
Place of Publication
Kingston, ON
Publisher
Michael Grass House
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Life Change Events
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is comprised of a series columns by Sue Hendler which appeared bi-weekly in her hometown newspaper, The Kingston Whig-Standard, between 2008 - 2009.
ISBN
9780987972576
098797257X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 H497 2012

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WHO handbook on indoor radon : a public health perspective

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18224
World Health Organization. Geneva: World Health Organization , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction; Health effects of radon; Radon measurements; Radon prevention and mitigation; Cost-effectiveness of radon control; Radon risk communication; National radon programmes.
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
World Health Organization
Editor
Zeeb, Hajo
Shannoun, Ferid
Place of Publication
Geneva
Publisher
World Health Organization
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 94 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radon - adverse effects
Air Pollutants, Radioactive
Air Pollution, Indoor
Carcinogens, Environmental
Radiation, Ionizing
Lung Neoplasms
Environmental Exposure
Abstract
Introduction
Health effects of radon
Radon measurements
Radon prevention and mitigation
Cost-effectiveness of radon control
Radon risk communication
National radon programmes.
ISBN
9789241547673
9241547677
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
WN620 W928 2009
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Coming out of cancer : writings from the lesbian cancer epidemic

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1060
Brownworth, Victoria A. Seattle, WA: Seal Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C733 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
Brownworth, Victoria A
Place of Publication
Seattle, WA
Publisher
Seal Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Neoplasms - psychology
Women's Health
Autobiography
Popular Work
Notes
SOGIE 2SLGBTQIA Collection
ISBN
1550050441
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C733 2000

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Helping yourself help others : a book for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10408
Carter, Rosalynn, Golant, Susan K. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WY115 C324 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Provides advice on educating and preparing yourself for caregiving, coping with isolation, looking at family issues, avoiding burnout and getting respite, and dealing with doctors and other caregivers.
Author
Carter, Rosalynn
Golant, Susan K
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Caregivers
Chronic Disease - nursing
Home Nursing
Abstract
Provides advice on educating and preparing yourself for caregiving, coping with isolation, looking at family issues, avoiding burnout and getting respite, and dealing with doctors and other caregivers.
ISBN
0812925912
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WY115 C324 1994

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