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No time for nonsense : getting well against the odds

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7114
Jevne, Ronna Fay, Levitan, Alexander. San Diego, CA: Luramedia , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 J59 1989
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
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Author
Jevne, Ronna Fay
Levitan, Alexander
Place of Publication
San Diego, CA
Publisher
Luramedia
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
211 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Social Support
Popular Work
Abstract
This upbeat and sometimes humorous book addresses the most common problems people experience with chronic or life-threatening illness, including the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges.
ISBN
9780931055638
0931055636
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
BF789 J59 1989

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Helping yourself : a workbook for people living with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1819
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Tape 1: Side A: Deep muscle relaxation; Side B: Deep inner relaxation.; Tape 2: Side A: Imagery for healing; Side B: Deep inner relaxation
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Alternate Title
Helping yourself
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
2 audiocassettes; 1 booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Imagery
Popular Work
Abstract
Tape 1: Side A: Deep muscle relaxation
Side B: Deep inner relaxation.
Tape 2: Side A: Imagery for healing
Side B: Deep inner relaxation
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
Tape
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C973 1989

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Mainstay : for the well spouse of the chronically ill

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2707
Strong, Maggie. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Company , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing…
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Author
Strong, Maggie
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Family - popular works
Chronic Disease
Adaptation, Psychological
Abstract
Strong tells what it was like to watch her husband become increasingly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, to deal with the financial burden of illness, to realize that their and their children's futures were changed forever. The personal accounts are interspersed with practical advice about dealing with physicians, handling insurance, and just coping.
ISBN
0316819239
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 S923 1988

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Living with lung cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18130
Phillips, Bud, Voss, Nicholas, Murphy, Kevin. [Vancouver, BC?]: UBC Biomedical Communications , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF658 L786 1989
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
PT.1: Diagnosis; PT.2: Small Cell; PT.3: Non-small Cell
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Author
Phillips, Bud
Voss, Nicholas
Murphy, Kevin
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
UBC Biomedical Communications
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
75 minutes
Series
Living with cancer series
Subjects
Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Oat Cell
Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung
Popular Work
Abstract
PT.1: Diagnosis
PT.2: Small Cell
PT.3: Non-small Cell
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WF658 L786 1989

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Living and working with bereavement : guide for widowed men and women

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6541
Palmer, Elsie, Watt, Jill. Calgary, Alta.: Detselig Enterprises Limited , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 P173 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes many practical suggestions, some solely for Canada.
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Author
Palmer, Elsie
Watt, Jill
Place of Publication
Calgary, Alta.
Publisher
Detselig Enterprises Limited
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Singl Person
Abstract
Includes many practical suggestions, some solely for Canada.
ISBN
0920490697
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 P173 1987

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Smart cooking : quick and tasty recipes for healthy living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13812
Lindsay, Anne. [Toronto, ON]: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N9 L748 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Lindsay, Anne
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
MacMillan Publishing Company
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Nutrition
Cookery
Cookbook
Popular Work
ISBN
0771597037
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N9 L748 1986

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Who dies? : an investigation of conscious living and conscious dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13225
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Anchor Books , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Anchor Books
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Death
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
0385262213
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665 1989

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You can fight for your life : emotional factors in the treatment of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog6407
LeShan, Lawrence. New York, NY: M. Evans and Company, Inc. , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
LeShan, Lawrence
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
M. Evans and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1980
Physical Description
xix, 192 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
ISBN
0871312344
0871314940 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201.5 L629 1980

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Getting well again : a step by step, self help guide to overcoming cancer for patients and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5979
Simonton, O. Carl, Simonton, Stephanie Matthews, Creighton, James L. New York, NY: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1980.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S61 1980
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Simonton, O. Carl
Simonton, Stephanie Matthews
Creighton, James L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1980
Subjects
Imagery
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
0553280333
0553122681
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
QZ266 S61 1980

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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.
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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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Daily Bible in chronological order 365 daily readings : new international version with devotional insights to guide you through God's word

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Eugene, Or.: Harvest House Publishers , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BS195 D133 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Smith, F. LaGard
Place of Publication
Eugene, Or.
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Bible
Religion
Christianity
ISBN
0736901981
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BS195 D133 1984

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Healing yourself : a step-by-step program for better health through imagery

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Rossman, Martin L. New York, NY: Pocket Books , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Pocket Books
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Mental Healing
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0671667696
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837 1987

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Choices : for people who have a terminal illness their families and their caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3820
Van Bommel, Harry. [Toronto, ON]: NC Press Limited , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 V217 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Van Bommel, Harry
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
NC Press Limited
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Death - popular works
Family - popular works
Grief - popular works
ISBN
10550210548
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 V217 1989

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Minding the body, mending the mind

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog2259
Borysenko, Joan. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 B739 1987
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Borysenko, Joan
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books, Incorporated
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Mental Healing
Imagery
Popular Work
ISBN
0553345567
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 B739 1987

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You can't afford the luxury of a negative thought

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McWilliams Peter, Roger, John. Los Angeles, Ca.: Prelude Press , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M177 1989
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Author
McWilliams Peter
Roger, John
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, Ca.
Publisher
Prelude Press
Publication Date
1989
Subjects
Imagery
Defense Mechanisms
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M177 1989

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Applied relaxation training

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McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
41 minutes
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246379
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986

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Progressive relaxation and breathing

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McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152p 1986
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Hands and arms; Head, neck and shoulders; Chest, stomach and low back; Legs and feet; Deep breathing; Complete natural breathing; Energizing breath; Alternative breathing
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Alternate Title
Progressive relaxation and breathing : a relaxation and stress reduction audio program
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
Abstract
Hands and arms
Head, neck and shoulders
Chest, stomach and low back
Legs and feet
Deep breathing
Complete natural breathing
Energizing breath
Alternative breathing
ISBN
9781572246393
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152p 1986

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Healing brain : breakthrough discoveries about how the brain keeps us healthy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog399
Ornstein, Robert, Sobel, David. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 O74 1987
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Ornstein, Robert
Sobel, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Subjects
Brain - physiology - popular works
Psychophysiology - popular works
Stress, Psychological - popular works
ISBN
0671662368
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 O74 1987

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Songs and sounds of the humpback whale

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Gentle Persuasion, Sounds of Nature. Hackensack, NJ: Special Music Company , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S698 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gentle Persuasion
Sounds of Nature
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
Special Music Company
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
60 minutes
Series
Gentle persuasion
Sounds of nature
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S698 1989

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Nakai and Eaton : carry the gift

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Nakai, R. Carlos, Eaton, William. Phoenix, AZ: Canyon Records Productions , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N163 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Music for Native American flute with guitar, harp guitar and lyre
More Information
Alternate Title
Nakai & Eaton
Author
Nakai, R. Carlos
Eaton, William
Place of Publication
Phoenix, AZ
Publisher
Canyon Records Productions
Publication Date
1988
Physical Description
1 audio disc (59 min : 15 sec)
Subjects
Music Therapy
Relaxation Therapy
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
Music for Native American flute with guitar, harp guitar and lyre
ISBN
CR-7006
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N163 1988

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