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Antidepressant skills workbook (ASW)

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Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Simon Fraser University | BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: Self-care depression program : antidepressant skills workbook

Author: Bilsker, Dan; Paterson, Randy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Simon Fraser University; BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Mental Health; Depression - prevention & control; Stress, Psychological; Life Change Events; Self Care; Problem Solving; Occupational Health Services; Affective Symptoms; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Behavior Therapy; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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Art of doing nothing : simple ways to make time for yourself

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Vienne, Veronique, Lennard, Erica. York, NY: Clarkson Potter Publishers , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM425 V663 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Vienne, Veronique; Lennard, Erica

Place of Publication: York, NY

Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 96 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: Stress, Psychological; Relaxation Therapy; Adaptation, Psychological; Life Change Events; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780609600740; 0609600745

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM425 V663 1998

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Art of forgiveness, lovingkindness and peace

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Kornfield, Jack. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB880 K84 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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

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AYA cancer impact report 2008-2012

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Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. [Toronto, ON]: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer , [2013].

Audience: Professional

Call Number: QZ200 C212 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) : responding to the needs of a "Lost Tribe"

Corporate Author: Canadian Task Force on Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Cancer; Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Publication Date: [2013]

Physical Description: 20 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Adolescent; Young Adult; Adolescent Health; Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - prevention & control; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Continuity of Patient Care; Needs Assessment; Health Planning; Canada

Notes: The Canadian task force on adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer : a CPAC/C17 initiative - Cover

Language: English

Material Type: Report

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ200 C212 2013

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Bald in the land of big hair : a true story

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Rodgers, Joni. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 R691 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rodgers, Joni

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: x, 253 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Lymphoma - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780060955267; 0060195886

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 R691 2001

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BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

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BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2011 v.1-2

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 20185 (QZ200 B366 2011); Mindfulness : tools for stress reduction and happier living by David Greenshields; Get moving : ways for teens and young adults with cancer to stay active by Dr. Kristin C…

Alternate Title: BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency 2011 annual cancer conference

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2011 December 1-3 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 2 DVD's ; 330 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2011 v.1-2; BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Adaptation, Psychological; Adolescent; Young Adult; Employment; Workplace; Life Change Events; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 20185 (QZ200 B366 2011); Mindfulness : tools for stress reduction and happier living by David Greenshields; Get moving : ways for teens and young adults with cancer to stay active by Dr. Kristin Campbell; How can we help : wisdom from cancer patients; Wrong way to hope : an inspiring story of young adults and cancer by Mike Lang; Returning to work after cancer by Maureen Parkinson

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2011 v.1-2

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BC Cancer Agency Community Cancer Forum

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BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2010 November 25-27 : Vancouver, BC). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2010 v.1-2

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 19580 (QZ200 B366 2010); Disc 1: What is cancer "brain-fog" anyway by Dr. Lori Bernstein; Exercise for wellness : customized exercise by Dr. Kristin Campbell; Common emotions after cancer by Lind…

Alternate Title: BCCA annual cancer conference; BC Cancer Agency 2010 annual cancer conference

Corporate Author: BC Cancer Agency. Annual Cancer Conference (2010 November 25-27 : Vancouver, BC)

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 2 DVD's ; 330 minutes

Series: BC Cancer Agency community cancer forum 2010 v.1-2; BC Cancer Agency annual cancer conference

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Adaptation, Psychological; Nutrition Therapy; BC Cancer Agency; Popular Work

Abstract: Full conference information obtained from the Annual cancer conference program and abstracts. See ID# 19580 (QZ200 B366 2010); Disc 1: What is cancer "brain-fog" anyway by Dr. Lori Bernstein; Exercise for wellness : customized exercise by Dr. Kristin Campbell; Common emotions after cancer by Lindsay Downie; Cancer transitions : nutrition beyond cancer by Cheri Van Patten; Disc 2: Meditation to mistletoe : talking about complementary medicine (CAM) and cancer by Dr. Lynda Balneaves and Tracy Truant; Nutrition to feed the soul and nourish the spirit : an interactive cooking demo by Gerry Kasten and Monique Miles

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ200 B366a 2010 v.1-2

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BC Generations Project

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BC Generations Project. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Generations Project , 2009?.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Alternate Title: BC Healthbank

Corporate Author: BC Generations Project

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Generations Project

Publication Date: 2009?

Subjects: Neoplasms - prevention & control; Chronic Disease - prevention & control; Biomedical Research; Epidemiology; Epidemiologic Studies; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library Pamphlet File; Internet

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BC Multiple Myeloma Patient and Family conference 2007

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Greater Vancouver Multiple Myeloma Support Group, Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WH540 B862 2007 v.1-2

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

v.1: Keynote address by Michelle Krall Wigmore; Laughter by Allan O'Meara; Myeloma basics by Dr. Robert Coupland; Myeloma genetics in prognosis and treatment by Dr. Doug Horsman; Myeloma treatments by Dr. Kevin Song; v.2: Research by Dr. Clayton Smith; Serum free light chain assay by Dr. Melanie …

Corporate Author: Greater Vancouver Multiple Myeloma Support Group; Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Multi-Media Services

Publication Date: 2007

Subjects: Multiple Myeloma - psychology; Multiple Myeloma - therapy; Adaptation, Psychological; Complementary Therapies; Patient Education; Research; Social Support; Popular Work

Abstract: v.1: Keynote address by Michelle Krall Wigmore; Laughter by Allan O'Meara; Myeloma basics by Dr. Robert Coupland; Myeloma genetics in prognosis and treatment by Dr. Doug Horsman; Myeloma treatments by Dr. Kevin Song; v.2: Research by Dr. Clayton Smith; Serum free light chain assay by Dr. Melanie Giroux; Alternative/complementary medicine by Dr. Robin O'Brien; Emotional roller coaster ride of cancer by Janie Brown

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WH540 B862 2007 v.1-2

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Be active : education for Chinese cancer survivors and their families : participant guide 2015

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Kwong, Sandy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2015.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WA18.2 B365 2015

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Alternate Title: Be active : survivorship education for chinese-speaking cancer patients

Author: Kwong, Sandy

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 92 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - education; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Survivors; Patient Education; Patient-Centered Care; Adaptation, Psychological; Self Care; Self-Help Groups; Social Support; BC Cancer Agency

Language: English; Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; VC Library Archives

Call Number: WA18.2 B365 2015

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

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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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Bearing witness : stories of women living with ovarian cancer

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Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP322 B369 2009

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

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Alternate Title: Bearing witness : living with ovarian cancer

Editor: Carter, Kathryn; Elit, Laurie

Place of Publication: Waterloo, ON

Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier University Press

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: vii, 91 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Life writing series; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Ovarian Neoplasms; Social Support; Recurrence; Adaptation, Psychological; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781554580552; 9781554581634

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP322 B369 2009

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Becoming trauma informed

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[Ontario]: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) , 2012.

Audience: Professional

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 pol…

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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

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Being single, with cancer : a solo survivor's guide to life, love, health, and happiness

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Maxwell, Tracy. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M465 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Maxwell, Tracy

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xiii, 195 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Single Person; Women's Health; Survivors; Young Adult; Interpersonal Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781936303410; 9781617051371

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 M465 2014

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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Beyond surviving : cancer and your spiritual journey

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Maginley, David. Halifax, NS: Tristan Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 M194 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the he…

Author: Maginley, David

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Tristan Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: xix, 226 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Spirituality; Attitude to Death; Pastoral Care; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

Abstract: What if you could use cancer to evolve more fully into love? David Maginley has been there --- four times. His cancer led to a near-death experience and a career helping thousands face this disease. Through profound storytelling, David brings you to the core of the cancer journey to discover the hero within. You will learn how to :; -- Turn the mind into an ally as you grapple with uncertainty.; -- Explore spirituality through your love rather than your belief.; -- Not only go through cancer, but grow through cancer. - Cover

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9780995881112; 0995881111

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 M194 2016

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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, 6 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

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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Big ordeal : understanding and managing the psychological turmoil of cancer

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Hayes, Cynthia. Austin, TX: River Grove Books , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 H417b 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"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…

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