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Art of conversation through serious illness : lessons for caregivers

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McQuellon, Richard P, Cowan, Michael A. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M377 2010

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: McQuellon, Richard P; Cowan, Michael A

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xv, 144 p. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Caregivers - psychology; Critical Illness; Empathy; Communication; Terminally Ill; Neoplasms -psychology; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780195389227; 0195389220

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M377 2010

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

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O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 O41 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…

Author: O'Kelly, Eugene; Postman, Andrew

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 201 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill - psychology; Brain Neoplasms; Emotional Adjustment; Life Change Events; Quality of Life; Attitude to Death; Personal Narratives; Biography; Popular Work

Abstract: Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.

ISBN: 9780071499934; 0071499938

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 O41 2008

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Creating a good death : coping with terminal illness

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Schmidt, Laura. Princeton, NY: Films Media Group , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 C912 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.

Author: Schmidt, Laura

Place of Publication: Princeton, NY

Publisher: Films Media Group

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 26 minutes

Series: Films for the Humanities and Sciences 33509

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Pancreatic Neoplasms - psychology; Hospice Care; Social Support; Terminally Ill; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: Originally broadcast on December 10, 2003 on ABC News program Nightlines.

ISBN: 9780736596473

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 C912 2004

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Crucial conversations : tools for talking when stakes are high

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Patterson, Kerry. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2012. updated 2nd ed.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 C45 C955 2012

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Patterson, Kerry

Edition: updated 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: xviii, 244 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Negotiating; Emotions; Persuasive Communication

Notes: CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.

ISBN: 9780071771320

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Kelowna Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Abbotsford Library; CN Library

Call Number: BF637 C45 C955 2012

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Hold me tight : seven conversations for a lifetime of love

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Johnson, Sue. New York, NY: Little Brown and Company , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM430.5.M3 J66 2008

Availability: 8 copies, 8 available

Author: Johnson, Sue

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Little Brown and Company

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xii, 300 p. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Couples therapy; Marital Therapy; Interpersonal Relations; Emotion-Focused Therapy; Counseling; Communication; Love; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0002461); Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002463, F0002462)

ISBN: 9780316113007

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM430.5.M3 J66 2008

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How to tell anyone anything : breakthrough techniques for handling difficult conversations at work

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Gallagher, Richard S. New York, NY: AMACOM , 2009.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 C45 G162 2009

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Gallagher, Richard S.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: AMACOM

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xvii, 217 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Interprofessional Relations; Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Persuasive Communication; Conflict (Psychology); Workplace - psychology; Professionalism

ISBN: 9780814410158

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Library

Call Number: BF637 C45 G162 2009

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Knowledge to action : a knowledge translation casebook

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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Institutes of Health Research , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W84 C212k 2008

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Corporate Author: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Place of Publication: [Ottawa, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: iv, 42, 42, iv p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Knowledge Management; Health Services Research; Delivery of Health Care; Public Health; Communication; Research; Organizational Case Studies; Translational Research - methods; Diffusion of Innovation; Social Marketing; Canada

ISBN: 9780662064282

Language: English; French

Material Type: Report; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

Call Number: W84 C212k 2008

Read Online

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Lap of honour : a no fear guide to living well with dying

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Eirew, Gaby, Hawley, Pippa. [Vancouver, BC?]: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 E35 2019

Availability: 13 copies, 13 available

Alternate Title: Lap of honor

Author: Eirew, Gaby; Hawley, Pippa

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Quality of Life; Terminally Ill - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Advance Care Planning; Decision Making; Interpersonal Communication; Hospice Care; Guidebooks

ISBN: 9781775181101; 1775181103

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 E35 2019

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Last lecture

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Pausch, Randy, Zaslow, Jeffrey. New York, NY: Hyperion , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 B4 P334 2008

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

The last lecture; Really achieving your childhood dreams; Adventures ... and lessons learned; Enabling the dreams of others; It's about how to live your life; Final remarks; Acknowledgments

Author: Pausch, Randy; Zaslow, Jeffrey

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Hyperion

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: x, 206 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Pancreatic Neoplasms; Attitude to Death; Quality of Life; Family Relations; Terminally Ill; Philosophy; Interpersonal Relations; Teaching; Autobiography; Popular Work

Abstract: The last lecture; Really achieving your childhood dreams; Adventures ... and lessons learned; Enabling the dreams of others; It's about how to live your life; Final remarks; Acknowledgments

ISBN: 9781401323257; 1401323251

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF637 B4 P334 2008

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Lifescripts : what to say to get what you want in life's toughest situations

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Pollan, Stephen M, Levine, Mark. Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004. rev. and updated ed.

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Call Number: BF637 C45 P771 2004

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Lifescripts : what to say to get what you want in life's toughest situations : revised with new scripts for the workplace

Author: Pollan, Stephen M; Levine, Mark

Edition: rev. and updated ed.

Place of Publication: Hoboken, N.J.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: xv, 464 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 CD-ROM

Subjects: Interpersonal Relations; Communication; Verbal Behavior; Negotiating; Personnel Management; Persuasive Communication; Self Concept; Workplace; Dissent and Disputes

ISBN: 9780471643760; 0471643769

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Professional; Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF637 C45 P771 2004

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Laurent, Diana, Gonzalez, Virginia, Sobel, David, Minor, Marian, Gecht-Silver, Maureen. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2020. 5th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 C215L 2020

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

"The Tool Kit includes:; 1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key…

Author: Lorig, Kate; Laurent, Diana; Gonzalez, Virginia; Sobel, David; Minor, Marian; Gecht-Silver, Maureen

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xi, 418 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Cancer thriving & surviving tool kit for active living

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Arthritis; Self Care; Self-Management; Exercise; Decision Making; Communication; Problem Solving; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Abstract: "The Tool Kit includes:; 1) A booklet, which begins with a Self-Test that will help you decide where you want to focus. You might start by taking the Self-Test and then scoring it. Your scores will suggest places to start. It also contains Tip Sheets about specific topics that others have found key in managing their conditions, and illustrations to accompany the exercise audio program.; 2) The latest edition of Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions written by experts in the field. Even more important?all the authors have chronic conditions.; 3) A relaxation audio program with four different relaxation exercises. The first is only five minutes, for a quick start, and the others are about 15 minutes each.; 4) An exercise audio program with three different levels of exercises, all of which can be done at home. If you have not exercised much lately you might want to start with the first level and work your way up. Of course, some of you will want to start at the third level.; We suggest that you spend a couple of hours a week learning and practicing the new skills. There is no right or wrong, so explore to find what works for you to manage better." --publisher

Notes: Book to accompany the booklet "Your tool kit for thriving and surviving with cancer"

ISBN: 9781945188312

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: WT500 C215L 2020

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management of heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, LaBossiere Huebner, Trude, McGowan, Patrick. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : for ongoing physical and mental health conditions

Author: Lorig, Kate; Holman, Halsted; LaBossiere Huebner, Trude; McGowan, Patrick

Edition: Canadian 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Boulder, CO

Publisher: Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: vii, 368 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Chronic Disease; Heart Diseases; Lung Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Arthritis; Self Care; Self-Management; Exercise; Decision Making; Communication; Problem Solving; Healthy Lifestyle; Popular Work

Notes: Canadian edition - 4th edition revised and updated.

ISBN: 9781936693498; 9781936693573

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WT500 L785 2013

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.