Author

Kanarek, Robin Bennett

Place of Publication

Baltimore, MD

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

209 p. ; 22 cm.

Series

Johns Hopkins Press health book

Subjects

Quality of Life

Palliative Care

Terminal Care

Adaptation, Psychological

Advance Care Planning

Caregivers - psychology

Popular Work

Abstract

This book was written to educate individuals diagnosed with a serious medical condition along with their loved ones about the importance of palliative care. The work outlines what palliative care is, provides communication strategies for getting the type of support and care that you want and need (and not just medications), outlines successful coping strategies, and discusses family dynamics, grieving, emotional support, and spirituality. Although palliative care is often associated with hospice and end-of-life planning, the author argues for a more expanded definition that includes improved quality of life at early as well as later stages of the disease process.

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781421445984

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Status

Processing

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB310 K16 2023

Copies

Author

Walsh, Froma

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Publication Date

[2016]

Physical Description

xvi, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Family - psychology

Resilience, Psychological

Life Change Events

Stress, Psychological

Adaptation, Psychological

Psychotherapy - methods

ISBN

9781462529865

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Kelowna Library

Call Number

WA305 W223 2016

Copies

Author

Duchscher, Judy E. B.

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

Saskatoon, SK

Publisher

Nursing The Future

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

xxvi, 288 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Nursing

Professional Role

Coping Skills

Adaptation, Physiological

Adaptation, Psychological

ISBN

9780987778314

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Victoria Library

Call Number

WY128 D824 2012

Copies

Alternate Title

National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for patients : distress during cancer care

Corporate Author

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

Place of Publication

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Publisher

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

Publication Date

2024

Physical Description

36 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm

Series

NCCN guidelines for patients

Subjects

Popular Work

Neoplasms - psychology

Psychological Distress

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

ISBN

9781960388308

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Online

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Internet

Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ201 N277d 2024

Copies

Author

Hayes, Cynthia

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

River Grove Books

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

x, 254 pages ; 23 cm

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Stress

Anxiety

Depression

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Abstract

"Coping with cancer is hard. It is an emotional ordeal as well as a physical one, with known and somewhat predictable psychological responses. And yet, patients often feel isolated and alone when dealing with the stress, anxiety, depression, and existential crises so typical with a cancer diagnosis. The Big Ordeal, written in collaboration with a psychologist and two oncologists, tackles the emotional side of the experience head-on, to help newly diagnosed patients and their loved ones anticipate, understand, and deal with the psychological turmoil ahead. Based on interviews with scores of patients and experts across a variety of fields, combining patient stories with medical insights and advice from those who have been there, and structured around the typical phases of the process, this book is an accessible resource for anyone who receive a cancer diagnosis" --Back cover

ISBN

9781632993359

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

QZ201 H417b 2021

Copies

Author

Chödrön, Pema

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Shambala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xii, 221 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Subjects

Buddhism

Mindfulness

Attitude to Death

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

"How We Live is How We'll Die shares Pema Chodron's wise words on working with this flow of life-learning to live with more ease, joy, and compassion through uncertainty; embracing new beginnings; and ultimately preparing for death with more wonder and less fear. Beloved teacher Pema Chodron writes this book in her 85th year, and her insights on making friends with change are poignant for readers of all ages. This book shares Pema's thoughts on the bardos--the Tibetan teachings on what happens between this life and the next--and how they are relevant in each moment of our life now. She also shares wisdom on working with challenging emotions of craving, aggression, and ignorance, transforming them into a path of awakening and love. The more freedom we can find in our hearts and minds as we live, the more fearlessly we'll be able to confront death and life's countless changes."-- Provided by publisher

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781611809244

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM61 C545h 2022

Copies

Author

Kaur, Rupi

Place of Publication

Kansas City, MO

Publisher

Andrews McMeel Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xvii, 300 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects

Writing

Adaptation, Psychological

Narrative Therapy

Self Disclosure

Popular Work

Abstract

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur presents guided writing exercises of her own design to inspire creativity and healing. These exercises help you explore themes of trauma, loss, heartache, love, healing, and celebration to the self." --Back cover

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781524873264

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WM420.5.N3 K21h 2022

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Author

Brams, Robert S.

Coons, Christopher A.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Skyhorse Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 170 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Brain Neoplasms

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

Optimism

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

ISBN

9781510766167

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WL358 B815 2021

Copies

Author

Cain, Susan

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Crown

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

xxxiv, 310 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Subjects

Grief

Sadness - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Popular Work

Abstract

"Cain shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our own sorrows and longings, she says, we can end up inflicting them on others via abuse, domination, or neglect. But if we realize that all humans know--or will know--loss and suffering, we can turn toward each other. And we can learn to transform our own pain into creativity, transcendence, and connection. At a time of profound discord and personal anxiety, Bittersweet brings us together in deep and unexpected ways"-- Publisher's description

ISBN

9780451499783

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 G7 C135b 2022

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Author

Martin, Chia

Place of Publication

Prescott, AZ

Publisher

Hohm Press

Publication Date

2000

Physical Description

165 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Adaptation, Psychological

Narrative Therapy

Imagery (Psychotherapy)

Writing

Personal Narratives as Topic

Popular Work

ISBN

1890772003

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

QZ266 M379w 2000

Copies

Author

Joseph, Robert

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC]

Publisher

Page Two

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

241 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Subjects

Reconciliation

Hope

Adaptation, Psychological

Indigenous Canadians

First Nations

Personal Narratives

ISBN

9781774580059

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Victoria Library

Call Number

E78.C2 J83n 2022

Copies

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

Copies

Author

Yalom, Irvin D.

Yalom, Marilyn

Place of Publication

Stanford, CA

Publisher

Redwood Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

xii, 240 p. : ill. ; 22 cm

Subjects

Attitude to Death

Terminally Ill

Grief

Loss

Love

Spouses

Adaptation, Psychological

Aging

Personal Narratives

Popular Work

Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

ISBN

9781503613768

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 Y19 2021

Copies

Editor

Poole, Nancy

Greaves, Lorraine

Place of Publication

[Ontario]

Publisher

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Publication Date

2012

Series

Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects

Psychological Trauma

Mental disorders - therapy

Substance-Related Disorders - therapy

Mental Health Services

Adaptation, Psychological

Abstract

Summary:

Most people accessing mental health and addiction services have experienced trauma. For those working in community services, treatment agencies and hospitals, providing "trauma-informed care" requires an understanding of the effects of trauma, and of how to create programs, spaces and policies that place priority on trauma survivors' safety, choice and control. Becoming Trauma Informed describes trauma-informed practice at the individual, organizational and systemic levels. This multi-authored collection brings together the voices of those who have integrated trauma-informed principles into various mental health and addiction treatment and social service environments, and of the diverse groups with which they work. Becoming Trauma Informed is an important resource for those who are working, or who are planning to work as addiction and mental health practitioners and program and system planners.

ISBN

9781771140614

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Kornfield, Jack

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Bantam Books

Publication Date

2001

Physical Description

xxi, 313 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Spirituality

Life Change Events

Adaptation, Psychological

Buddhism

Popular Work

ISBN

9780553378290

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB880 K84 2001

Copies

Author

Kornfield, Jack

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Bantam Books

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

215 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects

Spirituality

Meditation

Forgiveness

Adaptation, Psychological

Buddhism

Popular Work

ISBN

9780553381191

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB880 K84 2008

Copies

Author

Sittser, Gerald Lawson

Edition

Rev. ed.

Place of Publication

Grand Rapids, MI

Publisher

Zondervan

Publication Date

2004

Physical Description

237 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects

Grief

Loss

Bereavement

Adaptation, Psychological

Attitude to Death

Christianity

Popular Work

Abstract

"An expanded edition of this classic book on grief and loss--with a new preface and epilogue loss came suddenly for Jerry Sittser. In an instant, a tragic car accident claimed three generations of his family: his mother, his wife, and his young daughter. While most of us will not experience such a catastrophic loss in our lifetime, all of us will taste it. And we can, if we choose, know as well the grace that transforms it. A Grace Disguised plumbs the depths of sorrow, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is. In coming to the end of ourselves, we can come to the beginning of a new life--one marked by spiritual depth, joy, compassion, and a deeper appreciation of simple blessings." - Publisher

ISBN

9780310258957

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF575 G7 S623 2004

Copies

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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Author

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau

Edition

2nd ed.

Place of Publication

[Newcastle, ON]

Publisher

Penumbra Press

Publication Date

2003

Physical Description

22 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects

First Nations

Attitude to Death

Child

Adaptation, Psychological

Juvenile Literature

Popular Work

Abstract

"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time for the Mishomis to pass on. In a moment of silence, Moon Lake Loon Lake welcomes Mishomis's spirit, and again the boy hears the call of the Loon." - Back cover.

Ages 5-9

ISBN

9781894131469

1894131460

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF575 C5 W112 2003

Website Notes

This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Author

Seaward, Brian Luke

Edition

5th ed.

Place of Publication

Burlington, MA

Publisher

Jones and Bartlett Learning

Publication Date

[2019]

Series

R2 Library

Subjects

Stress, Psychological - prevention & control

Adaptation, Psychological

Relaxation Therapy - methods

Abstract

Contents:

Part 1: The wellness mandala: holistic stress management. The nature of stress -- The body: the battlefield for the mind's war games -- The emotions: from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love -- The mind: the psychology of stress -- The spirit: health of the human spirit -- Part 2: Effective coping skills. Reframing: creating a positive mind-set -- Comic relief: the healing power of humor -- Simple assertiveness and healthy boundaries -- Time and money: effective resource management -- Expressive art therapy -- Creative problem solving -- Communication skills (in the information age) -- Additional coping skills -- Part 3: Effective relaxation techniques. The art of calm: relaxation through the five senses -- The art of breathing -- The art of meditation -- The power of mental imagery and visualization -- Soothing sounds: music to relax by -- Massage therapy and bodywork -- Hatha yoga -- Self-hypnosis and autogenics -- Nutrition: eating for a healthy immune system -- Physical exercise: flushing out the stress hormones -- Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature -- Additional relaxation techniques -- Part 4: Designing your personal relaxation program.

ISBN

1284180727

9781284180725

9781284180732

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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