Author

Todaro-Franceschi, Vidette

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Springer Publishing

Publication Date

2013

Series

EBSCOhost eBook Nursing Collection

Subjects

Nurses - psychology

Philosophy, Nursing

Empathy

Burnout, Professional - psychology

Quality of Life

Abstract

Contents:

Introduction : the good, the bad, and the ugly -- Transforming both health and care -- Compassion and contentment : being heartful -- Values and excellences in nursing -- The art of reaffirming purpose -- A heavy heart hurts -- I know what I ought to do! -- Burnt out and seemingly heartless -- Being prepared to care for the dying -- Shared horrors and aching, breaking hearts -- Cultivating collective mindful awareness -- Imagine it and actualize it.

ISBN

9780826109774

9780826109781

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Audience

Professional

Location

Internet

Website Notes

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Author

Pausch, Randy

Zaslow, Jeffrey

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Hyperion

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

x, 206 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects

Neoplasms - psychology

Pancreatic Neoplasms

Attitude to Death

Quality of Life

Family Relations

Terminally Ill

Philosophy

Interpersonal Relations

Teaching

Autobiography

Popular Work

Abstract

The last lecture

Really achieving your childhood dreams

Adventures ... and lessons learned

Enabling the dreams of others

It's about how to live your life

Final remarks

Acknowledgments

ISBN

9781401323257

1401323251

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF637 B4 P334 2008

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Author

Rinpoche, Sogyal

Edition

20th Anniversary Edition

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

HarperOne

Publication Date

[2002]

Physical Description

xviii, 446 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subjects

Buddhism

Spirituality

Religious Philosophies

Death and dying

Attitude to Death

Quality of Life

Thanatology

ISBN

9780062508348

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

BF789 D4 R582 2002

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Author

Rinpoche, Sogyal

Place of Publication

[San Francisco, CA]

Publisher

Harper SanFrancisco

Publication Date

1994

Physical Description

xiv, 425 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Subjects

Buddhism

Spirituality

Religious Philosophies

Death and dying

Attitude to Death

Quality of Life

Thanatology

ISBN

0062508342

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

BF789 D4 R582 1994

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Alternate Title

Meeyau-ossaewin

Author

Johnston, Basil H.

Place of Publication

Neyaashiinigmiing, ON

Publisher

Kegedonce Press

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

79 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects

First Nations

Ojibwa - philosophy

Ojibwa Indians - religion

Quality of Life

Moral development

Storytelling

Popular Work

Abstract

"We have, according to our beliefs, 5 essential parts: body, soul, spirit, heart, and mind which all have to be satisfied equally. When you are in balance you are walking on the right road, following the right path of life. - Author

Notes

Eight stories, written in both Anishinaabe and English languages.

ISBN

9780986874048

Language

English

Anishinaabe

Material Type

Book

Audience

Patient or Public

Location

Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number

WB890 J72 2013

Website Notes

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

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