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Our bodies, ourselves

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113036
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective. New York, NY: Touchstone , 2011. 5th ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GG 100 BOS 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The 2011 edition focuses on what Our Bodies, Ourselves does best: provide information on women’s reproductive health and sexuality; practical information on how find and access health information; and resources, stories, and information to educate women about health care injustices and inspire them…
Corporate Author
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Touchstone
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
Softcover: 944 p.
Series
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective
Subject
Women's Health
Gynecology
Women-Health and Hygiene
Abstract
The 2011 edition focuses on what Our Bodies, Ourselves does best: provide information on women’s reproductive health and sexuality; practical information on how find and access health information; and resources, stories, and information to educate women about health care injustices and inspire them to work collectively to address them.
ISBN
978-1439190661
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GG 100 BOS 2011

Copies

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Girls speak out: Support groups for young women with experiences of violence: Facilitator's guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114807
Godard, Louise, Cory, Jill, Armstrong, Naomi et all. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource provides information about violence and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Girls Speak Out program, its curriculum and some recommended websites about this topic. It's aimed to support women with experiences of violence.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Author
Godard, Louise
Cory, Jill
Armstrong, Naomi et all.
Editor
Sullivan, Lana
Pederson, Ann
Pigeon, Marguerite
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 129 p., ill.
Subject
Violence Prevention
Women's Health
Abstract
This resource provides information about violence and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Girls Speak Out program, its curriculum and some recommended websites about this topic. It's aimed to support women with experiences of violence.
ISBN
0000000001234
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
URLs
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Up Ghost River: A chief's journey through the turbulent waters of Native history

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120614
Metatawabin, Edmund, Shimo, Alexandra. [Toronto, ON]: Vintage Canada , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 MET 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A powerful, raw and eloquent memoir about the abuse former First Nations chief Edmund Metatawabin endured in residential school in the 1960s, the resulting trauma, and the spirit he rediscovered within himself and his community through traditional spirituality and knowledge. Foreword by Joseph Boyd…
Author
Metatawabin, Edmund
Shimo, Alexandra
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Vintage Canada
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover; 352 p.
Subject
Aboriginal Health
Trauma Survivors
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Alcoholism Recovery
Abstract
A powerful, raw and eloquent memoir about the abuse former First Nations chief Edmund Metatawabin endured in residential school in the 1960s, the resulting trauma, and the spirit he rediscovered within himself and his community through traditional spirituality and knowledge. Foreword by Joseph Boyden.
ISBN
9780307399885
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GN 400 MET 2014

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Little tree: A story for children with serious medical problems

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102854
Mills, Joyce C., Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator). New York, NY: Magination Press , 1992.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 200 MIL 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this healing story, a little tree loses some of her branches in a storm. She experiences emotions of fear, self-blame, and worry so common to children facing serious medical problems. The little tree in the forest survives the storm and learns that although many branches and leaves were lost, sh…
Author
Mills, Joyce C.
Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
Softcover: ill., 28 p.
Subject
Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)
Amputation. Limb Prosthesis
Children's Health-Accidents and Injuries
Picture Books
Abstract
In this healing story, a little tree loses some of her branches in a storm. She experiences emotions of fear, self-blame, and worry so common to children facing serious medical problems. The little tree in the forest survives the storm and learns that although many branches and leaves were lost, she still has deep roots, a strong trunk and a beautiful heart. Children will discover that they too have strengths and abilities for living happy lives. A relaxation exercise is included.
ISBN
0945354517
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 200 MIL 1992

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