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Anxiety relief : relax the body, calm the mind, manage fear and worry, cultivate positive energy

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Rossman, Martin L. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R837a 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Introduction; Using the power of imagination to relieve anxiety; Exercise one : deep mind-body relaxation; Exercise two : dialogue with your inner-wisdom advisor; Exercise three : evocative imagery
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Author
Rossman, Martin L
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
75 minutes
Subjects
Anxiety
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
Abstract
Introduction
Using the power of imagination to relieve anxiety
Exercise one : deep mind-body relaxation
Exercise two : dialogue with your inner-wisdom advisor
Exercise three : evocative imagery
ISBN
9781591797784
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R837a 2010
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Being well (even when you're sick) : mindfulness practices for people with cancer and other serious illnesses

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20870
Rosenbaum, Elana. [Boston, MA]: Shambhala , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Rosenbaum, Elana
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xiii, 150 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - psychology
Mind Body Therapies
Self Care
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC
ISBN
9781611800005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 R813b 2012
Website Notes
Audio files that accompany some of the exercises in this book
Read Online
http://www.shambhala.com/beingwell

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Integrated cancer care guide : caring for the mind, body, and spirit of people with cancer and their families

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19805
InspireHealth. [Vancouver, BC?]: InspireHealth , 2010?.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Alternate Title
Integrated cancer care guide : optimal support for mind, body, spirit and immune system for health and healing : guide to self-care, healthful nutrition, exercise, vitamins, supplements, and complementary medical therapies
Author
InspireHealth
Corporate Author
InspireHealth
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
InspireHealth
Publication Date
2010?
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - diet therapy
Complementary Therapies
Mind Body Relations (Metaphysical)
Mind-Body and Relaxation Therapy
Mind-Body Therapies
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Integrative Medicine
Self Care
InspireHealth
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 I59 2010
Website Notes
Companion site
Read Online
http://www.inspirehealth.ca/

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Mayo clinic guide to stress-free living

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114759
Sood, Amit. [Boston, MA]: Da Capo Lifelong , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172.4 S711 2013
Availability
6 copies, 5 available
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Alternate Title
Guide to stress-free living
Author
Sood, Amit
Corporate Author
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
xix, 308 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Anxiety - therapy
Self Care
Healthy Lifestyle
Attention
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9780738217123
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172.4 S711 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21053
Greenshields, David. Kelowna, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G815 2013
Availability
14 copies, 14 available
Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes; Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes
More Information
  2 read online  
Alternate Title
MBSR
Author
Greenshields, David
Place of Publication
Kelowna, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Cancer Centre for the Southern Interior. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
79 minutes
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Meditation - methods
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Popular Work
Abstract
Track 1: Body scan (35:40) minutes
Track 2: Guided sitting meditation (43:03) minutes
Notes
Streaming audio available at SoundCloud.com
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Online
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
QZ266 G815 2013
Website Notes
This CD is available for streaming at SoundCloud.com
Read Online
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-mindfulness-meditation-body-scan
https://soundcloud.com/phsabc/bc-cancer-mindfulness-meditation-guided-sitting-meditation

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Mindfulness for insomnia : a four-week guided program to relax your body, calm your mind, and get the sleep you need

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121703
Orzech, Catherine Polan, Moorcroft, William H. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM188 O79 2019
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
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Author
Orzech, Catherine Polan
Moorcroft, William H.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
ix, 204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Insomnia
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders - therapy
Sleep Disorders - therapy
Mindfulness
Mind-Body Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781684032587
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM188 O79 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Mindfulness meditation for pain relief : guided practices for reclaiming your body and your life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19840
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CD's ; 105 minutes
Subjects
Pain - psychology
Mind-Body Therapies
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K12m 2010 v.1-2

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Nature of healing and the healing program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21214
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…
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Alternate Title
Healing program
Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Timothy
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self-Help Groups
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Spirituality
Group Processes
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org
Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes)
Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"
The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)
ISBN
9780986546518
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Website Notes
Expanded version of the booklet
Read Online
http://www.healingandcancer.org/healing-program

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Touch stone

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120149
Brown, Janie, Evans, Liz, Ladd, Gretchen, Murphy, Laurel, Schroeder, Danielle, Smith, Maryliz. [Vancouver, BC?]: Callanish Society , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 C156 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Disc 1; 1. Relaxation - guided whole body, mind and heart relaxation. With spoken voice, improvised singing and piano. 20:38; 2. Metta-equanimity - an adapted version of the traditional Buddhist meditation. With spoken voice, improvised singing and piano. 22:19; 3. Crystal bowls - Chinese gongs 29:…
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Alternate Title
Touchstone
Sounds to rest in from the heart of Callanish : touch stone
Author
Brown, Janie
Evans, Liz
Ladd, Gretchen
Murphy, Laurel
Schroeder, Danielle
Smith, Maryliz
Corporate Author
Callanish Society
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Callanish Society
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
2 sound discs (145 min)
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Mind Body Therapies
Music Therapy
Music
Singinig
Popular Work
Abstract
Disc 1
1. Relaxation - guided whole body, mind and heart relaxation. With spoken voice, improvised singing and piano. 20:38
2. Metta-equanimity - an adapted version of the traditional Buddhist meditation. With spoken voice, improvised singing and piano. 22:19
3. Crystal bowls - Chinese gongs 29:33
Disc 2
Improvisational piano to invoke relaxation, comfort and nourishment.
1. Piano 23:02
2. Piano 24:41
3. Piano 26:09
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Call Number
QZ266 C156 2012

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Yoga and breast cancer : a journey to health and healing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20093
Kollak, Ingrid, Utz-Billing, Isabell. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 K81y 2011
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Kollak, Ingrid
Utz-Billing, Isabell
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xv, 173 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy
Meditation
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Yoga
Mind-Body Therapies
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603910
1932603913
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Call Number
WP870 K81y 2011
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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http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1932603913

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Yoga for cancer : a guide to managing side effects, boosting immunity, and improving recovery for cancer survivors

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21842
Prinster, Tari. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 P958 2014
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
More Information
Author
Prinster, Tari
Place of Publication
Rochester, VT
Publisher
Healing Arts Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xix, 302 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Mind-Body Therapies
Relaxation Therapy
Exercise Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Popular Work
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781620552728
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 P958 2014

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