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Dead mom walking : a memoir of miracle cures and other disasters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122879
Matlow, Rachel. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when t…
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Author
Matlow, Rachel
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
310 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Humor
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"When her mother is diagnosed with cancer, Rachel Matlow is concerned but hopeful. It's Stage 1, so her mom will get surgery and everything will go back to normal. But growing up in Rachel's family, there was no normal... Dead Mom Walking is the hilarious and heartfelt story of what happens when two people who've always written their own script go head to head with each other, and with life's least forgiving plot device." - Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735236301
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 M433 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Journal : a mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21671
Clark, Annabel, Redgrave, Lynn, Lerner, Barron. New York, NY: Umbrage Editions , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C592 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Mother and daughter's recovery from breast cancer
Author
Clark, Annabel
Redgrave, Lynn
Lerner, Barron
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Umbrage Editions
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
109 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Pictorial Works
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781884167430
1884167438
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C592 2004

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At my mother's breast

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15349
Watson-Burgess, Heather, MacDonald, Joe. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Watson-Burgess, Heather
MacDonald, Joe
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
55 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 W338 2005

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How I coped when mommy died

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15432
Blake, Brett Hardy, Hope, Lori. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Blake, Brett Hardy
Hope, Lori
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
26 minutes ; booklet
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1572958308
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999

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Making every moment count

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16469
Kuttner, Leora, Roth, Lori. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada | Still Water Pictures , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M235 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kuttner, Leora
Roth, Lori
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Still Water Pictures
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
39 minutes
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminally Ill
Child
Attitude to Death
Parents
Pediatrics
Caregivers
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 M235 2003

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How to win a tickle fight

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114211
Lang, Mike, Bryant, Aaron. Common Language Storytelling | Hands On Films , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered …
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  1 read online  
Alternate Title
How to win a tickle fight : a true story about what can go right, even when things have gone terribly wrong
Author
Lang, Mike
Bryant, Aaron
Corporate Author
Survive & Thrive Cancer Programs
Family Lines
Canadian Cancer Society
Publisher
Common Language Storytelling
Hands On Films
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
50 min.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Young Adult
Personal Narratives
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
How to Win a Tickle Fight is a true story that follows one young father, Brock, and his family for two years as they strive to live full, meaningful lives despite the metastatic cancer diagnosis they are navigating. Brock desperately wants to leave a legacy for his 7 year old son and be remembered as more than a 'sick person'. Kristen, Brock's wife, wants to maintain a closeness with her husband even while he is dying. And their son Ben... he just wants to have fun with his mom and dad. Through their difficult journey, the family comes to realizes that many things can still go right even when things have gone terribly wrong.
Notes
The complete documentary can be viewed online.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://survivethrive.org/zodonations/tickle-fight-2016/
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Healing our wounded hearts : a real life story about loss in the voice of a teenager

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124431
Hahn, Olivia. [Victoria, BC]: Self publishing , [2023].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written …
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Author
Hahn, Olivia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
[2023]
Physical Description
[111 unnumbered pages] : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Love
Adolescent
Parental Death
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written in the voice of a teenager as a teenager and is an account of finding my voice through all this loss" -- Back cover.
ISBN
9798385789801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Breast cancer : daughters tell their stories

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15324
Oktay, Julianne S. New York, NY: Haworth Press, Inc. , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Oktay, Julianne S
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2005
Series
Gerontology and women
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Mother-Child Relations
Loss - psychology
Qualitative Research
Bereavement
Life Change Events
ISBN
0789014521
9780789014528
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 O41b 2005

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Barklay and Eve : explaining cancer to children of all ages

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7524
Carney, Karen L. Wethersfield, Ct.: Karen L. Carney , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Carney, Karen L
Place of Publication
Wethersfield, Ct.
Publisher
Karen L. Carney
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms
Schools
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0966782046
9780966782042
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C289 1995

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Child's view of grief : a guide for parents, teachers, and counselors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14697
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , c2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W856 2004
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
c2004
Physical Description
54 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Attitude to Death - popular works
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adolescent
ISBN
1879651432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W856 2004

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Grieving child : a parent's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog928
Fitzgerald, Helen. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 F553 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This is intended as a guide for parents seeking to explain the death of a parent, relative, friend, or even a pet to a child. Suggestions are given for dealing with emotional responses and helping in the child's adjustment to a new life.
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Author
Fitzgerald, Helen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Parent-Child Relations
Abstract
This is intended as a guide for parents seeking to explain the death of a parent, relative, friend, or even a pet to a child. Suggestions are given for dealing with emotional responses and helping in the child's adjustment to a new life.
ISBN
0671767623
9780671767624
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 F553 1992

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Healing children's grief : surviving a parent's death from cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8965
Christ, Gracy Hyslop. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Relates the stories of 88 families and their 157 children (ages 3 to 17) who participated in a parent-guidance intervention through the terminal illness and death of one of the parents from cancer. Provides a detailed examination of how children and adolescents cope with this loss.
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Author
Christ, Gracy Hyslop
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Parent-Child Relations - popular works
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death - popular works
Abstract
Relates the stories of 88 families and their 157 children (ages 3 to 17) who participated in a parent-guidance intervention through the terminal illness and death of one of the parents from cancer. Provides a detailed examination of how children and adolescents cope with this loss.
ISBN
0195105915
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C554 2000

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GrrrOUCH! Pain is like a grouchy bear

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20656
Morgan, Cathryn, Beshara, Crystal. Renfrew, ON: General Store Publishing House , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M847 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover
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Alternate Title
Grouch! Pain is like a grouchy bear
Author
Morgan, Cathryn
Beshara, Crystal
Place of Publication
Renfrew, ON
Publisher
General Store Publishing House
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
29 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover
ISBN
9781897508848
1897508840
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M847 2011

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I have a question about cancer : clear answers for all kids, including children with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121493
Gaines, Arlen Grad, Polsky, Meredith Englander. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G142 2019
Availability
5 copies, 3 available
This book is designed to help kids, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using question-and-answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a l…
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Author
Gaines, Arlen Grad
Polsky, Meredith Englander
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book is designed to help kids, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using question-and-answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a loved one has cancer. - Cover
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781785926945
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 C5 G142 2019

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Namwayut : we are all one : a pathway to reconciliation

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124077
Joseph, Robert. [Vancouver, BC]: Page Two , 2022.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
E78.C2 J83n 2022
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Joseph, Robert
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC]
Publisher
Page Two
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Reconciliation
Hope
Adaptation, Psychological
Indigenous Canadians
First Nations
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9781774580059
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
E78.C2 J83n 2022

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What children need when they grieve : the four essentials : routine, love, honesty, and security

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14715
Rathkey, Julia Wilcox. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 R234 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Rathkey, Julia Wilcox
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
208 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Bereavement - in adolescence - popular works
Loss - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
1400051169 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 R234 2004

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15973
Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
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Author
Kaplow, Julie
Pincus, Donna
Spiegel, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Fictional Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.
Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
ISBN
9781591478096
159147809X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007

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E is for ethics : how to talk to kids about morals, values, and what matters most

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18947
Corlett, Ian James, Holt, R. A. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BJ1631 C665 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Corlett, Ian James
Holt, R. A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 107 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Child
Morals
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781416596547
1416596542
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BJ1631 C665 2009

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When a parent has cancer : a guide to caring for your children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4394
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Harpham, Wendy Schlessel
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
xx, 198 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Popular Work
ISBN
0060187093
9780060187095
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 H296 1997

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Childhood cancer survivors : a practical guide to your future

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16166
Keene, Nancy, Hobbie, Wendy, Ruccione, Kathy. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. , 2007. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Keene, Nancy
Hobbie, Wendy
Ruccione, Kathy
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Sebastopol, CA
Publisher
O'Reilly & Associates, Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxiv, 436 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - complications
Follow-up Studies
Survivors
Parents
Adolescent
Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780596528515
0596528515
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 K26c 2007

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