URL

http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf

Author

The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC

Place of Publication

B.C.

Publisher

BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Spiral bound softcover: 59 p.

Subject

Emotional Health

Pregnancy/Childbirth-Atlases. Pictorial Works

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Minority Health

Aboriginal Health

Mental Health

Abstract

This guide discusses how baby blues and depression may affect women's physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and what to do if that occurs.

Part 1 - Basic Aboriginal Teachings

Part 2 - Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the first year of being a parent

Part 3 - Feelings during Pregnancy and After the Birth

Part 4 - Coming back to Balance and Harmony

Part 5 - For Partners, Family and Friends

Part 6 - Resources

Notes

**Please note that the print resource is only available in black & white.**

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GN 400 CEL 2013

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Author

Penfold, Sue

Corporate Author

Mental Health Program

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2005

Physical Description

Paperback, 8.5 x 11 in.: 26 pages

Subject

Battering. Spouse Abuse. Partner Abuse/Domestic Violence

Battering. Spouse Abuse. Partner Abuse-Coping

Abusive Relationships

Domestic Abuse

Abstract

This guide is designed to provide service providers with a succinct summary of basic information to guide frontline intervention.

ISBN

0973738928

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CE 300 PEN 2005

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Author

Tripartite First Nations and Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Committee

Perinatal Services BC

Aboriginal Safe Sleep Working Group

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Perinatal Services BC

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Facilitator's Guide: softcover: 46 p.; Discussion cards: ring bound: 22 p.; Illustrated cards: loose-leaf: 7 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Abstract

Honouring our Babies: Safe Sleep Cards & Guide will help service providers discuss safe sleep practices with First Nations and Aboriginal families and help reduce the risk of SIDS.

The toolkit is interactive, evidence-informed, and incorporates cultural beliefs, practices, and issues specific to First Nations and Aboriginal communities. The tools include a deck of 21 discussion cards and seven illustrated cards that you can use to prompt and guide discussions with families about safe infant sleep as well as a facilitator’s guide with more information, research, resources, and graphics.

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

GK 585 TRI 2013

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Author

Cory, Jill

McAndless-Davis

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

New American Library

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

173 pages

Subject

Abusive Relationships

Battering. Spouse Abuse. Partner Abuse/Domestic Violence

Battering. Spouse Abuse. Partner Abuse-Coping

Abstract

What do you do when the one you love hurts you? If you are wondering about whether you are experiencing abuse from a partner or unsure if your damaged relationship can be fixed, finding answers can seem daunting--or even impossible. This book can help answer your questions, using exercises and resources to help you make sense of your relationship, addressing all forms of abuse including verbal, emotional, financial, sexual and physical.

ISBN

9780425274286

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CE 100 COR 2016

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