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Aarvy aardvark finds hope

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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
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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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Badger's parting gifts

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Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
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Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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 V315 1984

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Beyond grief : a guide for recovering from the death of a loved one

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Staudacher, Carol. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1987.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Staudacher, Carol
Place of Publication
Oakland, Ca.
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
1987
Physical Description
144 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Social Support
Popular Work
ISBN
0934986436
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 S798b 1987

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Big D : explaining death and dying to young children

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Kelly, Kate M. Burnstown, ON: , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K29 2016
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
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Author
Kelly, Kate M.
Place of Publication
Burnstown, ON
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
39 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Elephant in the room series book
Subjects
Loss
Grief
Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotional Adjustment
Parent-Child Relations
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover
ISBN
9781772570878
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
BF575 C5 K29 2016

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Cancer - I won! : a personal journal of grief, survival and triumph

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Ettenberg, Zosia. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Ettenberg, Zosia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
viii, 65 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survival
Grief
Life Change Events
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9781425174484
1425174485
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 E85c 2008

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Caregiving : the spiritual journey of love, loss, and renewal

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McLeod, Beth Witrogen. New York, NY: J. Wiley & Sons , c1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M479 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McLeod, Beth Witrogen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
J. Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
c1999
Physical Description
viii, 264 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Caregivers - psychology
Terminal Care
Loss
Grief
Bereavement
ISBN
0471254088 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780471254089
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 M479 1999

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Dealing with the loss of a loved one

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Latta, Sara L, Rosen, Marvin. Philadelphia, PA: Chelsea House , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 L364 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Latta, Sara L
Rosen, Marvin
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Chelsea House
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
64 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Focus on family matters
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Loss - psychology
Death - in adolescence
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0791069559
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 L364 2003

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For Michael, love Cynda

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Yeasting, Cynda. [Victoria, BC?]: Friesen Press , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Livin…
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Author
Yeasting, Cynda
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Friesen Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
x, 293 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Spouses
Love
Hope
Grief
Interpersonal Relations
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
A unique love story between a terminally ill man and the woman who found him on a dating website. He put his heart out there and she was lucky enough to find him. This book is their love story, from a first date to dealing with challenges that Michael's terminal cancer diagnosis brought them. Living life to the fullest and hoping for a miracle - Cover
ISBN
9781460267486
9781460267479
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Y39 2016

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Healing the adult child's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas after your parents dies

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Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO.: Companion Press , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W853h 2002
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Tips include writing down memories, completing a task or goal left unfinished by the deceased parent, or honouring the parent's birthday. In addition common challenges, such as helping the surviving parent, resolving sibling conflicts, and legal and financial issues, are addressed.
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO.
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2002
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Adolescent
Popular Work
Abstract
Tips include writing down memories, completing a task or goal left unfinished by the deceased parent, or honouring the parent's birthday. In addition common challenges, such as helping the surviving parent, resolving sibling conflicts, and legal and financial issues, are addressed.
ISBN
9781879651319
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W853h 2002

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Helping children cope with grief

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Wolfelt, Alan. Muncie, In.: Accelerated Development Inc. , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Muncie, In.
Publisher
Accelerated Development Inc.
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
xv, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Schools
Popular Work
ISBN
0915202395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983

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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

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Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 1996. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and resp…
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Popular Work
Abstract
The author describes the dying process and provides practical, concrete suggestions for bringing a degree of comfort to the dying individual. His advice is illustrated with many brief, descriptive vignettes of actual cases covering a wide spectrum of ages, personalities, family situations, and responses.
ISBN
1550130927
9781550130928
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 1996

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I don't know what to say : how to help and support someone who is dying

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Buckman, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Key Porter Books , 2005. newly rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 B925 2005
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Buckman, Robert
Edition
newly rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Key Porter Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
x, 247 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminal Care
Death - psychology
Grief
Terminally Ill - psychology
Interpersonal Relations
Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
9781552636961
1552636968
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 B925 2005

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Living when a loved one has died

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995. 3rd ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
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Author
Grollman, Earl A
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
Abstract
The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.
ISBN
0807027197
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 G876 1995

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Meditation to ease grief

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Naparstek, Belleruth. Akron, OH: Image Paths, Inc. , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 N195m 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Ease grief
Author
Naparstek, Belleruth
Place of Publication
Akron, OH
Publisher
Image Paths, Inc.
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
50 minutes
Series
Health journeys
Subjects
Grief
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781881405436
1881405435
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 N195m 1992

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On grief and grieving : finding the meaning of grief through the five stages of loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15944
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth, Kessler, David. New York, NY: Scribner , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 K82 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Kessler, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xviii, 235 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Adaptation, Psychological
Loss - psychology
Bereavement
ISBN
9780743266291
0743266293
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 K82 2005

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

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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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Stepping out of sorrow and pain : losing your partner

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Poon, Myrna. Hong Kong: Glory Communication Co. Ltd. , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 P822 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Poon, Myrna
Place of Publication
Hong Kong
Publisher
Glory Communication Co. Ltd.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Death
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9628664484
Language
Chinese
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 P822 2003

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Tear soup : a recipe for healing after loss

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Schwiebert, Pat, DeKlyen, Chuck, Bills, Taylor. Portland, OR: Grief Watch , 2008. 8th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S415 2008
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Schwiebert, Pat
DeKlyen, Chuck
Bills, Taylor
Edition
8th ed.
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Grief Watch
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
51 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0961519762
9780961519766
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
BF575 C5 S415 2008

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When someone has a very serious illness : children can learn to cope with loss and change

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4818
Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Heegaard, Marge Eaton
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Woodland Press
Publication Date
1991
Subjects
Grief
Life Change Events
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0962050245
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 H4581 1991

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Where the balloons go

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Coleman, Paul, Wilda, Elizabeth. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 C692 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corey and his grandmother love to watch balloons floating up to the sky, and when she dies, Corey thinks of a special way to say goodbye.
More Information
Author
Coleman, Paul
Wilda, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Corey and his grandmother love to watch balloons floating up to the sky, and when she dies, Corey thinks of a special way to say goodbye.
ISBN
1561230898
9781561230891
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 C692 1996

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