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Awakening from grief : finding the way back to joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10898
Welshons, John E. Makawao, HI.: Inner Ocean , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W463 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Welshons, John E
Place of Publication
Makawao, HI.
Publisher
Inner Ocean
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Grief - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Loss - psychology
Death - psychology
ISBN
1930722184
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W463 2003

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Being with dying : cultivating compassion and fearlessness in the presence of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21017
Halifax, Joan. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Halifax, Joan
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xix, 204 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Palliative Care - psychology
Buddhism
Meditation
Spirituality
Terminal Care
Popular Work
ISBN
9781590307182
1590307186
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 H173 2009

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 O41 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 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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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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Completing the circle : healing words about end of life spoken to Aboriginal families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16296
Hampton, Mary. Regina, SK: Luther College, University of Regina , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
  2 read online  
Author
Hampton, Mary
Place of Publication
Regina, SK
Publisher
Luther College, University of Regina
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
53 minutes
Subjects
First Nations
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Social Support
Terminal Care
Cultural Diversity
Cross Cultural Comparison
Family
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C737 2006
Read Online

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Giving a voice to sorrow : personal responses to death and mourning

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10375
Zeitlin, Steve, Harlow, Ilana. New York, NY: Berkley Publishing Group , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 Z48 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A look at the unique ways people have enacted their grief through storytelling, personal ritual and commemorative art.
Author
Zeitlin, Steve
Harlow, Ilana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Berkley Publishing Group
Publication Date
2001
Subjects
Grief - popular works
Bereavement - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
Abstract
A look at the unique ways people have enacted their grief through storytelling, personal ritual and commemorative art.
ISBN
0399527176
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 Z48 2001

Copies

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Good enough life : the dying speak

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11091
Gabori, Susan. Fredericton, N.B.: Goose Lane , c2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 G116 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gabori, Susan
Place of Publication
Fredericton, N.B.
Publisher
Goose Lane
Publication Date
c2002
Physical Description
323 p. ; 23cm
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Death - psychology
ISBN
086492352X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 G116 2002

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Handbook of bereavement research : consequences, coping, and care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10799
Washington, DC: American Psychological Association , 2001. 1st ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 G7 H236 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Stroebe, Margaret S
Hansson, Robert O
Stroebe, Wolfgang
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
xv, 814 p. : ill. ; 27 cm
Subjects
Bereavement - psychology
Death - psychology
Grief - psychology
ISBN
155798736X (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 G7 H236 2001

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Healing a friend's grieving heart : 100 practical ideas for helping someone you love through loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13886
Wolfelt, Alan. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855h 2001
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Outlines the fundamental principles of companioning a friend, from committing to contact the friend regularly to being mindful of the anniversary of the death.
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2001
Series
100 idea series
Subjects
Grief
Loss - popular works
Death - psychology
Adolescent
Popular Work
Abstract
Outlines the fundamental principles of companioning a friend, from committing to contact the friend regularly to being mindful of the anniversary of the death.
ISBN
1879651262
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W855h 2001

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18309
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
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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Journey home : finishing with joy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15058
Bright, Bill. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B855 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Bright, Bill
Place of Publication
Nashville, TN
Publisher
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Death - psychology - popular works
Terminally Ill - psychology
Christianity - popular works
ISBN
0785260692
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B855 2003

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Kids talkin' about death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21287
Huff, Sue, Torrance, Jennifer. Montreal QC: National Film Board of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K47 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.; For children aged 9-12.
  1 read online  
Author
Huff, Sue
Torrance, Jennifer
Corporate Author
National Film Board of Canada
Place of Publication
Montreal QC
Publisher
National Film Board of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
1 videodisc (20 min.), col.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Child
Grief
Bereavement
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
Abstract
An insightful look into how kids see and interpret death, from with the loss of a parent to helping a grieving friend.
For children aged 9-12.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K47 2005
Website Notes
URL leads to a user guide for parents and educators (search death)
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Last dance : encountering death and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10287
DeSpelder, Lynne, Strickland, Albert Lee. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, Inc. , 2002. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 D468 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
DeSpelder, Lynne
Strickland, Albert Lee
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Publication Date
2002
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
ISBN
0767421620
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D468 2002

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Living and dying with cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13858
Armstrong-Coster, Angela. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 A735 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Armstrong-Coster, Angela
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Death - psychology
ISBN
0521546672
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 A735 2004

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Living fully in the shadow of death : assurance and guidance to finish well

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15057
Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Susan J, De Vries, Robert C. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books , 2004.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 Z87 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Zonnebelt-Smeenge, Susan J
De Vries, Robert C
Place of Publication
Grand Rapids, MI
Publisher
Baker Books
Publication Date
2004
Subjects
Death - psychology - popular works
Attitude to Death - popular works
Christianity - popular works
ISBN
0801065070
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 Z87 2004

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On our way : the final passage through life and death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14708
Kastenbaum, Robert. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K19 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Kastenbaum, Robert
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
University of California Press
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
vii, 452 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Series
Life passages
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Thanatology
ISBN
0520218809 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 K19 2004

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Sacred passage : how to provide fearless, compassionate care for the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10840
Coberly, Margaret. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C655 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Coberly, Margaret
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Terminal Care - popular works
Compassion - popular works
Death - psychology - popular works
ISBN
1590300173
9781590300176
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 C655 2003

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Staring at the sun : overcoming the terror of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17780
Yalom, Irvin D. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2009.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yalom, Irvin D
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
viii, 306 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Attitude to Death
Fear
Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Popular Work
ISBN
9780470401811
0470401818
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 Y19 2009

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Talking about death won't kill you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18062
Morris, Virginia. New York, NY: Workman Publishing , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 M65 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Morris, Virginia
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
x, 294 p. ; 24 cm.eng
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death - psychology
Advance Care Planning
Popular Work
ISBN
9780761112310
0761112316
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 M65 2001

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Transitions in dying and bereavement : a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10525
Cairns, Moira, Thompson, Marney, Wainwright, Wendy. Baltimore, md.: Health Professions Press, Inc. , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WB210 V642 2003
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Cairns, Moira
Thompson, Marney
Wainwright, Wendy
Corporate Author
Victoria Hospice Society
Place of Publication
Baltimore, md.
Publisher
Health Professions Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Grief - psychology
Bereavement - psychology
Death - psychology
Hospice Care
Palliative Care - psychology
ISBN
1878812920
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
VC Professional Practice Nursing
FVC PFCS
Victoria Library
Kelowna Library
CN PFCS
Call Number
WB210 V642 2003

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