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Language of loss : poetry and prose for grieving and celebrating the love of your life

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[Victoria, BC?]: Raincoast Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 A144 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"When Barbara Abercrombie's husband died, she found the language of condolence irritating, no matter how well intended. 'My husband had not gone to a better place as if he were off on a holiday. He had not passed like clouds overhead, nor was he my late husband as if he'd missed a train. I had not …
Editor
Abercrombie, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Raincoast Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xix, 203 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Bereavement
Loss
Grief
Writing
Popular Work
Abstract
"When Barbara Abercrombie's husband died, she found the language of condolence irritating, no matter how well intended. 'My husband had not gone to a better place as if he were off on a holiday. He had not passed like clouds overhead, nor was he my late husband as if he'd missed a train. I had not lost him as if I'd been careless, and for sure, none of it was for the best.' She yearned instead for words that acknowledged the reality of death, spoke about the sorrow and loneliness (and perhaps even guilt and anger), and might even point the way toward hope and healing. She found those words in the writings gathered here.
The Language of Loss is a book to dip into and read slowly, a collection of poems and prose to lead you through the phases of grief. The selections follow an arc that mirrors the path of many mourners. from abject loss and feeling unmoored, to glimmers of promise and possibility, through to gratitude for the love they knew. These writings, which express what often feels ineffable, will accompany those who grieve, offering understanding and solace".- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781608686957
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 A144 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Winter grief, summer grace : returning to life after a loved one dies

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114761
Miller, James E. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Miller, James E.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
63 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Series
Willowgreen Series
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Loss
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Poetry
Popular Work
ISBN
9780806628332
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 M648 1995
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Grace disguised : how the soul grows through loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122241
Sittser, Gerald Lawson. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan , 2004. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 S623 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"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 …
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

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I can't stop crying : grief and recovery, a compassionate guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120739
Martin, John D., Ferris, Frank D. [Toronto, ON]: McClelland & Stewart , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 M379 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Martin, John D.
Ferris, Frank D.
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
McClelland & Stewart
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xi, 132 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Bereavement
Grief
Loss
Attitude to Death
Popular Work
ISBN
9780771054617
0771054610
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 M379 2013

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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
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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Overcoming loss : activities and stories to help transform children's grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18100
Sorensen, Julia, Ahmad, Maryam. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S713 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents and professionals. Suitable for children aged 4-8. Fully photocopiable; Expressive exercises : feelings; Expressive exercises : identifying your everyday losses; Approaching the loss experience through fiction; Creating groups : four-week curriculum; Tools and templates
Author
Sorensen, Julia
Ahmad, Maryam
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Art Therapy
Counseling
Abstract
For parents and professionals. Suitable for children aged 4-8. Fully photocopiable
Expressive exercises : feelings
Expressive exercises : identifying your everyday losses
Approaching the loss experience through fiction
Creating groups : four-week curriculum
Tools and templates
ISBN
9781843106463
1843106469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S713 2008

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When someone dies : a children's mindful how-to guide on grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124463
Dorn, Andrea. Eau Claire, WI: PESI Publishing , 2022.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 D713 2022
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
"When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers,…
Author
Dorn, Andrea
Place of Publication
Eau Claire, WI
Publisher
PESI Publishing
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Series
Mindful steps series
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Grief
Mindfulness
Popular Work
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
"When Someone Dies walks children through the bereavement process in a simple, concrete, and developmentally appropriate way. Through the lens of mindfulness, children will learn how to say goodbye, make space for any emotions that arise, and work through their grief. Written for parents, teachers, and therapists alike, this straightforward yet powerful book includes: Optional engagement questions to build connection and personalize the reading experience Short mindfulness and self-compassion meditations A developmental guide to children's understanding of death"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781683734864
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 D713 2022

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Helping children cope with the loss of a loved one : a guide for grownups

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14703
Kroen, William C, Espeland, Pamela. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 K78 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kroen, William C
Espeland, Pamela
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Free Spirit Pub
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
vii, 101 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Loss - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Loss - in adolescence - popular works
Grief - in adolescence - popular works
Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Bereavement - in infancy & childhood - popular works
Bereavement - in adolescence - popular works
ISBN
1575420007
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 K78 1996

Copies

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Surviving death : stories of grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15585
Murray, Elizabeth. Montreal, QC: National Film Board of Canada , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G3 S963 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Murray, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
48 minutes
Subjects
Grief - personal narratives - DVD
Grief - popular works - DVD
Death - psychology - popular works - DVD
Bereavement - popular works - DVD
Loss - psychology - popular works - DVD
Life Change Events - popular works - DVD
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G3 S963 1998

Copies

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Other side of sadness : what the new science of bereavement tells us about life after loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21670
Bonanno, George A. New York, NY: Basic Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 B697 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Bonanno, George A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
vii, 231p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9780465013609
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 B697 2009

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Bearing the unbearable : love, loss, and the heartbreaking path of grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121693
Cacciatore, Joanne. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2017.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C27 2017
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Author
Cacciatore, Joanne
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
xvii, 222 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Love
Adaptation, Psychological
Self Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781614292968
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 C27 2017

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Facing grief : bereavement and the young adult

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13269
Wallbank, Susan. Cambridge, [England]: Lutterworth Press , 2003. Rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W195 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wallbank, Susan
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Cambridge, [England]
Publisher
Lutterworth Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
126 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Grief - in adolescence
Bereavement - in adolescence
Bereavement - psychology
ISBN
0718828070
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W195 2003

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Healing your holiday grief : 100 practical ideas for blending mourning and celebration during the holiday season

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120509
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W856h 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2005
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Grief
Holidays
Bereavement
Loss
Attitude to Death
Ceremonial Behavior
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781879651487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W856h 2005

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Living with grief : children, adolescents, and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13219
Hospice Foundation of America. Washington, DC: Hospice Foundation of America | Brunner/Mazel , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 L786d 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes a theoretical overview, clinical approaches with children and adolescents, and special losses.
Corporate Author
Hospice Foundation of America
Editor
Doka, Kenneth J
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Hospice Foundation of America
Brunner/Mazel
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
vi, 336 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Death
Adolescent
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes a theoretical overview, clinical approaches with children and adolescents, and special losses.
ISBN
1893349012 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 L786d 2000

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Catching your breath in grief ... and grace will lead you home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20858
Attig, Thomas, Rathje, William L. [Victoria, BC?]: Breath of Life Publishing , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 A885 2012
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Author
Attig, Thomas
Rathje, William L
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Breath of Life Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
59 p. :ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Grief - psychology
Bereavement
Death - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Spirituality
Photographs
Popular Work
ISBN
9780988076006
0988076004
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 A885 2012

Copies

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Chicken soup for the grieving soul : stories about life, death, and overcoming the loss of a loved one

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14696
Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C533 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Canfield, Jack
Hansen, Mark Victor
Place of Publication
Deerfield Beach, FL
Publisher
Health Communications
Publication Date
c2003
Physical Description
xv, 270 p. : ill. ; 22 cm
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
ISBN
1558749020
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C533 2003

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Motherless daughters : the legacy of loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14819
Edelman, Hope. New York, NY: Dell Publishing , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 E34 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Edelman, Hope
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Dell Publishing
Publication Date
1994
Subjects
Maternal Deprivation
Loss - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Family - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
ISBN
0385314388
9780385314381
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 E34 1994

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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
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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Healing a spouse's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas after your husband or wife dies : compassionate advice and simple activities for widows and widowers

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14701
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , c2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W857 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Includes advice on when and how to dispose of a mate's belongings, dealing with children, and redefining role with friends and family.
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
c2003
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Grief - psychology - popular works
Loss - psychology - popular works
Spouses - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Abstract
Includes advice on when and how to dispose of a mate's belongings, dealing with children, and redefining role with friends and family.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
1879651378
9781879651371
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W857 2003

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Nature heals : reconciling your grief through engaging with the natural world

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124259
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
  1 read online  
Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion
Publication Date
2021
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Words of hope and healing
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Popular Work
ISBN
9781617223013
9781617223020
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
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.
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