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Pain chronicles : cures, myths, mysteries, prayers, diaries, brain scans, healing and the science of suffering

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124160
Thernstrom, Melanie. New York, NY: Picador , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Thernstrom, Melanie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Picador
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xiv, 418 p. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Pain - etiology
Pain - psychology
Pain - therapy
Chronic Disease - psychology
Chronic Disease - therapy
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312573072
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL704 T411p 2010

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Wolf spirit : a story of healing, wolves and wonder

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Pfluger, Gudrun. [Canada]: Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. , 2015.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 P531 2015
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Pfluger, Gudrun
Place of Publication
[Canada]
Publisher
Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
247 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Cancer Survivors
Wolves
Brain Neoplasms
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind Body Therapies
Autobiography
Personal Narratives
Notes
Translated from German by Tammi Reichel
ISBN
9781771601276
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 P531 2015
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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10 percent happier : how I tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found self-help that actually works : a true story

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120079
Harris, Dan. New York, NY: Dey St. , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 H313 2014
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Ten percent happier
Author
Harris, Dan
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dey St.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvi, 237 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Spiritual Therapies
Spirituality
Meditation
Buddhism
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780062265432
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 H313 2014

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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591797401
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 K12m 2010 v.1-2

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Pain survival guide : how to reclaim your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14429
Turk, Dennis C, Winter, Frits. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 T939 2006
Availability
4 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Turk, Dennis C
Winter, Frits
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
203 p. : ill. ; 24 cm..
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Fatigue
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Behavior Therapy
ISBN
1591470498
9781591470496
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 T939 2006

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Pain : the challenge and the gift

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17816
Matthews, Marti Lynn. Walpole, NH: Stillpoint Publishing , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Matthews, Marti Lynn
Place of Publication
Walpole, NH
Publisher
Stillpoint Publishing
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
xx, 235 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Spiritual Therapies
Religion
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780913299807
0913299804
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 M441p 1991

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Pain : softening the sensations

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16244
Hopps, Nancy, Mast, Donna. Eugene, OR: Synergistic Systems , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H7981p 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Hopps, Nancy
Mast, Donna
Place of Publication
Eugene, OR
Publisher
Synergistic Systems
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
74 minutes + booklet (24 p. : ill. ; 17 cm.)
Series
Relax into healing
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Relaxation Techniques
Imagery
Mental Healing
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780978598549
0978598547
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H7981p 2006

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Harmonic sleep

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20772
Swingle, Paul G. Chatsworth, CA: Neuro-Acoustic Laboratories , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 S978 1998
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Swingle, Paul G
Place of Publication
Chatsworth, CA
Publisher
Neuro-Acoustic Laboratories
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Sleep
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Music Therapy
Pain - psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 S978 1998

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Living with it daily : meditations for people with chronic pain

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Nielsen, Patricia D. New York, NY: Dell Publishing , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 N54 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Nielsen, Patricia D
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dell Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
16 cm.
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Chronic Disease
Meditation
Mind-Body Therapies
Spirituality
Mental Healing
Popular Work
ISBN
978044050556
0440505550
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL700 N54 1994

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Pain management psychotherapy : a practical guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog5177
Eimer, Bruce, Freeman, Arthur. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 1998.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WL700 E34 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Eimer, Bruce
Freeman, Arthur
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Psychotherapy
Cognitive Therapy
Hypnosis
ISBN
471157082
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 E34 1998

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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
More Information
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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Language of healing : daily comfort for women living with breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120512
Benson, Pat, Dackman, Linda. San Francisco, CA: Conari Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Benson, Pat
Dackman, Linda
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Conari Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
Meditation
Anecdotes
Bibliotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9781573246316
157324631X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 B474 2014

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Being well (even when you're sick) : mindfulness practices for people with cancer and other serious illnesses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20870
Rosenbaum, Elana. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Rosenbaum, Elana
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiii, 150 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind Body Therapies
Self Care
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781611800005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Website Notes
Audio files that accompany some of the exercises in this book
Read Online
http://www.shambhala.com/beingwell

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Yoga for pain relief : simple practices to calm your mind and heal your chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21583
McGonigal, Kelly. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
McGonigal, Kelly
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 182 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Whole body healing
Subjects
Yoga
Chronic Pain
Meditation
Exercise Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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To bite the blue apple : healing poems

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21586
Levin, Dvora. [Victoria, BC?]: Ekstasis Editions Canada Ltd. , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 L664 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levin, Dvora
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Ekstasis Editions Canada Ltd.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
36 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Poetry
Mind Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781897430163
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 L664 2008

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Healing journey

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113488
Cunningham, Alastair J. [Toronto, ON]: Alastair J. Cunningham , 2002 - 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 C974 2002-2004
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
v.1: Level one of the healing journey : an active response to the crisis of cancer : workbook; v.2: Level two of the healing journey : skills for healing : workbook; v.3: Level 3 of the healing journey : bringing spirituality into your healing journey : incorporating the workbook for level 3; v.4: …
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Alternate Title
Healing journey workbook : levels one to four
Author
Cunningham, Alastair J
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Alastair J. Cunningham
Publication Date
2002 - 2004
Series
Healing journey
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Mind Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Level one of the healing journey : an active response to the crisis of cancer : workbook
v.2: Level two of the healing journey : skills for healing : workbook
v.3: Level 3 of the healing journey : bringing spirituality into your healing journey : incorporating the workbook for level 3
v.4: Level four of the healing journey : becoming authentic : workbook
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ200 C974 2002-2004

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Healing yoga for cancer

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Hopkins, Denise. Montclair, NJ: Thriving Yoga , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H793 2011
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This DVD was created exclusively for men and women who are battling cancer. All poses are gentle, easy, and accessible to anyone who chooses to practice, even during active treatment. On low energy days, simply doing the fifteen-minute guided meditation will be helpful and healing.
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Author
Hopkins, Denise
Place of Publication
Montclair, NJ
Publisher
Thriving Yoga
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
colour ; 51 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Relaxation Techniques
Exercise Therapy
Yoga
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
This DVD was created exclusively for men and women who are battling cancer. All poses are gentle, easy, and accessible to anyone who chooses to practice, even during active treatment. On low energy days, simply doing the fifteen-minute guided meditation will be helpful and healing.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H793 2011

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Be fit for life : a guide to successful aging : a wellness, weight management and fitness program you can live with

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18878
Gambert, Steven R. Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Gambert, Steven R
Place of Publication
Hackensack, NJ
Publisher
World Scientific
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
viii, 223 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Physical Fitness
Weight Loss
Aging
Physical Education and Training
Exercise Therapy
Exercise
Nutrition
Diet
Stress, Psychological
Mind Body Therapies
ISBN
9789814273091
9814273090
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QT255 G189 2010

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Live better : relaxation : exercises and inspirations for well-being

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Brewer, Sarah. London, UK: Duncan Baird Publishers , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 B847 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Live better relaxation
Author
Brewer, Sarah
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Duncan Baird Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
182 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Mind Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781904292326
1904292321
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM425.5 R3 B847 2003

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Grief recovery for teens : letting go of painful emotions with body-based practices

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121068
Popowitz, Coral. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 P829 2017
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Popowitz, Coral
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
x, 198 p. ; 20 cm.
Series
Instant help solutions
Subjects
Grief
Emotions
Psychology, Adolescent
Mind Body Therapies
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781626258532
1626258538
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 P829 2017
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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