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Finding meaning : the sixth stage of grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124341
Kessler, David. New York, NY: Scribner , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 K42f 2019
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher
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Author
Kessler, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
ix, 259 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Popular Work
Abstract
"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9781501192746
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 K42f 2019

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Modern loss : candid conversation about grief : beginners welcome

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124349
Soffer, Rebecca, Birkner, Gabrielle. New York, NY: Harper Wave , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S681c 2018
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Soffer, Rebecca
Birkner, Gabrielle
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper Wave
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
xxiii, 355 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Subjects
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Blogging
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062499189
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 S681c 2018

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Honoring the mystery : uplifting insights from the language, visions, and dreams of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124433
Morningstar, Barbara. British Columbia: Barbara Morningstar , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M866 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
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Author
Morningstar, Barbara
Editor
Shoroplova, Nina
Place of Publication
British Columbia
Publisher
Barbara Morningstar
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
97 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Hospice Care
Grief
Bereavement
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Loss
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Abstract
"Heartfelt stories that explore the mystery of death." -back cover.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781722966508
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M866 2018

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Companioning the grieving child : a soulful guide for caregivers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20597
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2012.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 W856c 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan D
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
152 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Adolescent
Bereavement
Caregivers
Social Support
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
9781617221583
1617221589
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 W856c 2012

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No one has to die alone : preparing for a meaningful death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21016
Leary, Lani. New York, NY: Atria Paperback | Beyond Words , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 L439 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Leary, Lani
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Paperback
Beyond Words
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xxi, 248 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Bereavement
Terminal Care
Death
Caregivers
Grief
Popular Work
ISBN
9781582703527
1582703523
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 L439 2012
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Biology of cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21377
Weinberg, Robert A. New York, NY: Garland Science , 2014. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.
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Author
Weinberg, Robert A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Garland Science
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 volume (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Genes, Neoplasm
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Textbooks
Abstract
Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide.
ISBN
9780815342205
0815342209
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Abbotsford Library
Call Number
QZ202 W423b 2013

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Helping bereaved children : a handbook for practitioners

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18863
New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2010. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 H483w 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Webb, Nancy Boyd
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xxiv, 408 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Bereavement
Counseling
Grief
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Psychotherapy
Stress Disorders, Traumatic
Infant
Child
ISBN
9781606235973
1606235974
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 H483w 2010

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Grieving beyond gender : understanding the ways men and women mourn

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18864
Doka, Kenneth J, Martin, Terry L. Routledge , 2010. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 D64 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Introduction and plan of the book; Definitions: understanding grief; Patterns of grief and intuitive grief; Instrumental grief; Dissonant responses; Personality as a shaper of patterns; The role of gender; Culture as a shaping agent; Adaptive strategies: implications for counselors; Strategies for …
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Author
Doka, Kenneth J
Martin, Terry L
Edition
rev. ed.
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xx, 238 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Series in death, dying, and bereavement
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Gender Identity
Abstract
Introduction and plan of the book
Definitions: understanding grief
Patterns of grief and intuitive grief
Instrumental grief
Dissonant responses
Personality as a shaper of patterns
The role of gender
Culture as a shaping agent
Adaptive strategies: implications for counselors
Strategies for self-help and intervention : the need for interventive intentionality.
ISBN
9780415995726
0415995728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 D64 2010

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Tenth good thing about Barney

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7567
Viorst, Judith, Blegvad, Erik. New York, NY: Aladdin Books , 1988. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V798 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book tells the story of a cat who dies and is buried. The child and father discuss heaven, and later they plant seeds in the garden. The father explains that Barney will become part of the ground and help plants grow, which they decide is a pretty good job for a cat.
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Author
Viorst, Judith
Blegvad, Erik
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Aladdin Books
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Grief
Infant
Child
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
This book tells the story of a cat who dies and is buried. The child and father discuss heaven, and later they plant seeds in the garden. The father explains that Barney will become part of the ground and help plants grow, which they decide is a pretty good job for a cat.
ISBN
0689712030
9780689712036
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 V798 1998

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Aarvy aardvark finds hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7673
O'Toole, Donna. Burnsville, N.C.: Mountain Rainbow Publications , 1988.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 O88 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
O'Toole, Donna
Place of Publication
Burnsville, N.C.
Publisher
Mountain Rainbow Publications
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1878321250
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 O88 1988

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Influence of the host on tumor development

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7791
[Boston, MA]: Kluwer Academic Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.4
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Herberman, Ronald B
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Series
Cancer growth and progression 4
Subjects
Neoplasm Metastasis
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous
Neoplasms - complications
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
ISBN
0898389933
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ202 C218 1989 v.4

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Activation of multiple hemopoietic growth factor genes in Abelson virus tranformed myeloid cells

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8406
Abraham, Samuel D. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1988.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WH140 A159 1988
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Abraham, Samuel D.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
1988
Subjects
Hematopoiesis
Growth Substances
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Thesis
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WH140 A159 1988

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Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121125
Thompson, Marney, Wainwright, Wendy. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press, Inc. , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB210 V642 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Contents:; Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : re…
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Author
Thompson, Marney
Wainwright, Wendy
Corporate Author
Victoria Hospice Society
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Health Professions Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xxii, 350 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Hospice Care - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Terminal Care - psychology
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Abstract
Contents:
Establishing the framework : integration of psychosocial and hospice palliative care perspective : social work and counseling competencies in hospice palliative care -- Beginning the journey : early diagnosis and treatment perspective : psychosocial assessment -- The path not chosen : recurrence and chronic illness perspective: cultural competency -- Entering the unknown : the shift toward hospice palliative care perspective : intimacy and sexuality -- The long and winding road : illness predominates perspective : dying children and youth -- Watching and waiting : as death approaches perspective : suffering and despair -- The parting of the ways : time of death perspective : support for the hospice palliative care team -- Walking the edges : when a death occurs perspective: working with thoughts and emotions -- Entering the depths : adjusting to loss perspective: grief : it?s complicated -- Reconnecting with the world : mending the heart.
Notes
Preceded by Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care / by Victoria Hospice Society and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright. 2003.
ISBN
9780969504191
0969504195
9781938870651
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
WB210 V642 2017

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Where love grows : a journey through the experience of illness and grief of metastatic breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121210
Clancy, Georgia Anne. Bloomington, IN: Balboa Press , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C587 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Clancy, Georgia Anne
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
Balboa Press
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
v, 85 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Neoplasm Metastasis
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Grief
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781504384612
150438461X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C587 2017

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It's ok that you're not ok : meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn't understand

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121655
Devine, Megan. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 D495 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Alternate Title
It's okay that you're not okay
Author
Devine, Megan
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xix, 249 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss - psychology
Bereavement
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781622039074
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 D495 2017

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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
More Information
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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Dancing with the cranes

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122087
Armstrong, Jeannette C. [British Columbia]: Theytus Books | Penticton Indian Band , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 A735 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an …
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Alternate Title
Dancing with cranes
Author
Armstrong, Jeannette C.
Place of Publication
[British Columbia]
Publisher
Theytus Books
Penticton Indian Band
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
23 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Grief
Loss
Child
Grandparents
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an understanding of birth, life and death. - Back cover.
Ages: 6-11
ISBN
9781894778701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 A735 2013
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…
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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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After suicide loss : coping with your grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123346
Jordan, Jack, Baugher, Bob. Newcastle, WA: Caring People Press , 2016. 2nd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 J82 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Jordan, Jack
Baugher, Bob
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Newcastle, WA
Publisher
Caring People Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
vi, 156 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Bereavement
Grief
Suicide
Loss
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9780983950592
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 J82 2016

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Molecular basis of human cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119747
New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media , 2017. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Editor
Coleman, William B
Tsongalis, Gregory J
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xix, 873 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - genetics
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
Growth Substances - physiology
Molecular Medicine
ISBN
9781934115183
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ202 M718 2017

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