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Lighting up the darkness : Youth in care

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Keewatin Sanderson, Steven. Indigenous Story Studio , 2011.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GE 500 KEE 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this graphic novel, Jenny returns to her community after living in the city with her aunt and uncle. While visiting family, she has a series of painful flashbacks to when she was a little girl. Jenny?s story is one girl?s struggle. But many youth will be able to relate to events in her young lif…
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Author
Keewatin Sanderson, Steven
Publisher
Indigenous Story Studio
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
graphic novel; 48 p.
Subject
Foster Care
Substance Abuse
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
In this graphic novel, Jenny returns to her community after living in the city with her aunt and uncle. While visiting family, she has a series of painful flashbacks to when she was a little girl. Jenny?s story is one girl?s struggle. But many youth will be able to relate to events in her young life.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH GE 500 KEE 2011

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A time to decide, a time to heal : For parents making difficult decisions about babies they love

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Minnick, Molly A., Delp, Kathleen J., Miotti, Mary C. Pineapple Press , 2012. 5th ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 330 MIN 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents who have received a fetal diagnosis during pregnancy, and are deciding (or have decided) whether to interrupt the pregnancy. Supports grieving parents, and provides information on:; - The decision-making process,; - Taking control,; - The hospital experience,; - Couples healing together…
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Author
Minnick, Molly A.
Delp, Kathleen J.
Miotti, Mary C.
Edition
5th ed
Publisher
Pineapple Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
112 pages
Subject
Genetic Counseling
Abortion-Coping
Grief. Bereavement
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage
Abstract
For parents who have received a fetal diagnosis during pregnancy, and are deciding (or have decided) whether to interrupt the pregnancy. Supports grieving parents, and provides information on:
- The decision-making process,
- Taking control,
- The hospital experience,
- Couples healing together and healing apart,
- The days and weeks afterward, and
- The months and years that follow.
ISBN
1878526291
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GH 330 MIN 2012

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Caged in chaos: A dyspraxic guide to breaking free

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Biggs, Victoria. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FM 270 BIG 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this practical guide helps young adults with dyspraxia and those around them get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders. The new edition of this award-winning book includes an update from the a…
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Author
Biggs, Victoria
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
soft cover; 216 page
Subjects
Movement disorders
Adolescent
Subject
Developmental Disability
Abstract
Written by a teenager with dyspraxia, this practical guide helps young adults with dyspraxia and those around them get to grips with the social, physical and psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders. The new edition of this award-winning book includes an update from the author on how dyspraxia affects her now as an adult.
ISBN
9781849054744
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FM 270 BIG 2014

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Honouring our babies: Safer sleep toolkit : Facilitator guide and cards

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Perinatal Services BC. Vancouver, BC: Perinatal Services BC , 2023. 3rd.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
GK 585 TRI 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
The updated resource includes important information and recommendations on how to facilitate conversations with Indigenous parents / caregivers on safer sleep options. It encourages informed; shared decision making on safer sleep with a focus on the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, cultural val…
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Author
Perinatal Services BC
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
Perinatal Services BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Facilitator's Guide: softcover: 46 p.; Discussion cards: ring bound: 22 p.; Illustrated cards: loose-leaf: 7 p.
Subject
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Aboriginal Health
Abstract
The updated resource includes important information and recommendations on how to facilitate conversations with Indigenous parents / caregivers on safer sleep options. It encourages informed
shared decision making on safer sleep with a focus on the strengths of Indigenous knowledge, cultural values and practices. Indigenous People refers to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. It is important that this information in this resource be shared with all individuals who provide care to the baby. This may include parents, foster parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, Elders and babysitters.
The updated resource should be used in combination with:
- PSBC's Safer Infant Sleep: Practice Resource for Health-care Providers
- The provincial companion parent resource: Safer Sleep for my Baby
- PSBC's Honouring Indigenous Women?s and Families' Pregnancy Journeys Practice Resource
Language
English
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
GK 585 TRI 2023

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Celebrating the circle of life: Coming back to balance and harmony: A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families

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The BC Reproductive Mental Health Program in collaboration with Perinatal Services BC. B.C.: BC Mental Health and Addictions Service & Perinatal Services BC , 2013.
URL
http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/Documents/Resources/Aboriginal/CircleOfLife/CircleOfLife.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 CEL 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 an…
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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

Copies

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