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Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired: Living with invisible chronic illness

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Donoghue, Paul J., Siegel, Mary E. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. , 2000.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 820 DON 2000
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Unlike a leg in a cast, invisible chronic illness (ICI) has no observable symptoms. Consequently, people who suffer from chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and many other miseries often endure not only the ailment but dismissive and negative reactions from others.; Since its first publication, Sick and…
Author
Donoghue, Paul J.
Siegel, Mary E.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
Softcover, 304 pages
Subject
Lifestyle changes with chronic illness
Abstract
Unlike a leg in a cast, invisible chronic illness (ICI) has no observable symptoms. Consequently, people who suffer from chronic fatigue, chronic pain, and many other miseries often endure not only the ailment but dismissive and negative reactions from others.
Since its first publication, Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired has offered hope and coping strategies to thousands of people who suffer from ICI. Paul Donoghue and Mary Siegel teach their readers how to rethink how they themselves view their illness and how to communicate with loved ones and doctors in a way that meets their needs. The authors' understanding makes readers feel they have been heard for the first time.
For this edition, the authors include a new introduction drawing on the experiences of the many people who have responded to the book and to their lectures and television appearances. They expand the definition of ICI to include other ailments such as depression, addiction, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. They bring the resource material, including Web sites, up to the present, and they offer fresh insights on four topics that often emerge: guilt, how ICI affects the family, meaningfulness, and defining acceptance.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9780393320657
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 820 DON 2000

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Guided mindfulness meditation series 1: A complete guided mindfulness meditation program

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2002.
Material Type
CD
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-ren…
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
4 CDs; 7 page study guide
Subject
Mindfulness
Meditation
Mind/Body
Abstract
Perhaps no other person has done more to bring mindfulness meditation into the contemporary landscape of America than Jon Kabat-Zinn. Through a number of research studies, and through Kabat-Zinn's pioneering work at the University of Massachusetts Medical School where he is founder of its world-renowned Stress Reduction Clinic, mindfulness is finally being recognized as a highly effective tool for dealing with stress, chronic pain, and other illnesses.
Now with this four-part home training course, Jon Kabat-Zinn offers listeners the definitive mindfulness meditation practice on CD. We are not trying to actively achieve a state of deep relaxation―or any other state for that matter―while practicing mindfulness, he teaches. But interestingly, by opening to an awareness of how things actually are in the present moment, we often taste very deep states of relaxation and well-being of both body and mind.
Course objectives:
- Utilize body and mind meditations in daily practice
- Practice mindful yoga with clear, safe and simple instructions
- Describe the basic state of being which is present awareness
- Compare the results of unmoving, sitting meditation to a movement meditation such as mindful yoga
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
978-1591793595
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2002

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Butler, David S., Moseley, G. Lorimer, Sunyata (Illustrator). Adelaide, Australia: Noigroup Publications , 2003.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 BUT 2003
In everyday language accompanied by illustrations, this book discusses how pain responses are produced by the brain: how responses to injury from the autonomic motor and immune systems in your body contribute to pain, and why pain can persist after tissues have had plenty of time to heal. It aims t…
Author
Butler, David S.
Moseley, G. Lorimer
Sunyata (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Adelaide, Australia
Publisher
Noigroup Publications
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
Softcover; 129 p.
Subject
Pain
Pain Control
Coping with Pain
Chronic Pain
Abstract
In everyday language accompanied by illustrations, this book discusses how pain responses are produced by the brain: how responses to injury from the autonomic motor and immune systems in your body contribute to pain, and why pain can persist after tissues have had plenty of time to heal. It aims to give clinicians and people in pain tools to learn about the processes involved during pain, and a scientific route to recovery.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
0-9750910-0
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 BUT 2003
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Comfortable with uncertainty: 108 teachings on cultivating fearlessness and compassion

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Chodron, Pema. Boston, MA: Shambhala , 2003.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 225 CHO 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. More than a collection of thoughts for the day, Comfortable with Uncertainty offers a progressive program of spiritual study, leading the reader through essential…
Alternate Title
Comfortable with uncertainty : 108 teachings on cultivating fearlessness and compassion
Author
Chodron, Pema
Editor
Sell, Emily Hilburn
Place of Publication
Boston, MA
Publisher
Shambhala
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
softcover; 222 pages
Subject
Mindfulness
Meditation
Abstract
This book offers short, stand-alone readings designed to help us cultivate compassion and awareness amid the challenges of daily living. More than a collection of thoughts for the day, Comfortable with Uncertainty offers a progressive program of spiritual study, leading the reader through essential concepts, themes, and practices on the Buddhist path.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781590300787
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 225 CHO 2003

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Wherever you go there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Macmillan Audio , 2004. 10th ed.
Material Type
CD
Call Number
EG 220 KAB 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
From the bestselling author of Full Catastrophe Living comes a brilliant work that explores the principles and practices of mindfulness. A simple and straightforward introduction to Buddhist meditation from one of the country's leading authorities on stress-reduction techniques, Wherever You Go The…
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Edition
10th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Macmillan Audio
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
3 CD set
Subject
Meditation
Spirituality
Mind/Body
Stress Reduction
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
From the bestselling author of Full Catastrophe Living comes a brilliant work that explores the principles and practices of mindfulness. A simple and straightforward introduction to Buddhist meditation from one of the country's leading authorities on stress-reduction techniques, Wherever You Go There You Are has your personal transformation as its goal.
Dr. Kabat-Sinn has taught this two-thousand-year-old Buddhist method of relaxation to thousands of patients in his Stress Reduction Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Through mindfulness every moment counts, and by capturing the present and living fully within each moment as it happens, once can reduce anxiety, achieve inner peace, and enrich the quality of life.
Part inspiration, part study guide, Wherever You Go There You are blends stories, poems, and scientific observations with easy to follow instructions to a revolutionary new way of being, seeing, and living.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP.
ISBN
978-1593976217
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Call Number
EG 220 KAB 2014

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Broken open: How difficult times can help us grow

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Lesser, Elizabeth. New York, NY: Villard Books , 2005.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 LES 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In the more than twenty-five years since she co-founded Omega Institute - now the world's largest center for spiritual retreat and personal growth -Elizabeth Lesser has been an intimate witness to the ways in which people weather change and transition. In a beautifully crafted blend of moving stori…
Author
Lesser, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Villard Books
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Softcover; 311 pages
Subject
Emotional Health
Stress
Stress Reduction
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
In the more than twenty-five years since she co-founded Omega Institute - now the world's largest center for spiritual retreat and personal growth -Elizabeth Lesser has been an intimate witness to the ways in which people weather change and transition. In a beautifully crafted blend of moving stories, humorous insights, practical guidance, and personal memoir, she offers tools to help us make the choice we all face in times of challenge: Will we be broken down and defeated, or broken open and transformed? Lesser shares tales of ordinary people who have risen from the ashes of illness, divorce, loss of a job or a loved one - stronger, wiser, and more in touch with their purpose and passion. And she draws on the world's great spiritual and psychological traditions to support us as we too learn to break open and blossom into who we were meant to be.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9780375759918
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 LES 2004

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Antidepressant skills workbook

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Bilsker, Dan, Paterson, Randy. Vancouver, BC: BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS) , 2005. 2nd edition.
URL
https://psychhealthandsafety.org/asw/
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
CD 302 BIL 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The Antidepressant Skills Workbook (ASW) is a self-care manual is based on the experience of the authors and on scientific research about which strategies work best in managing depression. It provides an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best availa…
  1 url  
URL
https://psychhealthandsafety.org/asw/
Website Notes
Click URL to download PDFs in:
- English,
- French,
- Chinese-Traditional,
- Chinese-Simplified,
- Punjabi,
- Farsi, and
- Vietnamese.
Audio MP3 downloads available in English and French.
Author
Bilsker, Dan
Paterson, Randy
Edition
2nd edition
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Mental Health & Addiction Services (BCMHAS)
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
Softcover; 61 pages
Subject
Depression
Abstract
The Antidepressant Skills Workbook (ASW) is a self-care manual is based on the experience of the authors and on scientific research about which strategies work best in managing depression. It provides an overview of depression, explains how it can be effectively managed according to the best available research, and gives a step-by-step guide to changing patterns that trigger depression.
In this self-care guide, we show how to use cognitive and behavioural methods to make important changes in thinking and actions that help one to emerge from depression and make it less likely to recur. These methods can be used in combination with depression treatments, increasing their effectiveness.
Note that for most people with serious depression, use of this self-help guide alone will not be sufficient to resolve the depression. People with serious depression should obtain treatment with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or antidepressant medication.
ASW is intended for:
- Individuals with depressed mood
- Concerned partners, family members or friends who want to help a depressed individual
- Clinical providers that would like to use the manual as an adjunct to their treatment
This book is meant to provide accurate information about depression. It is not a psychological or medical treatment, and is not a replacement for treatment where this is needed. If expert assistance or treatment is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
Funding for this book was provided through grants from the Ministry of Health, and BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, province of British Columbia, Canada.
Note: This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological or other professional services. If expert assistance or treatment is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP.
Language
English
French
Vietnamese
Farsi (Persian)
Chinese Simplified
Chinese-Traditional
Punjabi
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
CD 302 BIL 2005

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Ultimate guide to sex and disability: For all of us who live with disabilities, chronic pain and illness

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Kaufman, Miriam, Silverberg, Cory, Odette, Fran. San Francisco, CA: Cleis Press , 2007.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GA 110 KAU 2007
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fati…
Author
Kaufman, Miriam
Silverberg, Cory
Odette, Fran
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
Cleis Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
Softcover, 345 p.
Subject
Developmental Disabilities
Sexuality
Abstract
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability is the first complete sex guide for people who live with disabilities, pain, illness, or chronic conditions. Useful for absolutely everyone, regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation, the book addresses a wide range of disabilities - from chronic fatigue, back pain, and asthma to spinal cord injury, hearing and visual impairment, multiple sclerosis, and more.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781573443043
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GA 110 KAU 2007

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Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Random House Audio , 2008. Tenth anniversary edition.
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Now, based on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this groundbreaking audiobook shows yo…
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Edition
Tenth anniversary edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House Audio
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
5 CD set
Subject
Mindfulness
Chronic Illness
Anxiety
Abstract
Stress. It can sap our energy, undermine our health if we let it, even shorten our lives. It makes us more vulnerable to anxiety and depression, disconnection and disease. Now, based on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this groundbreaking audiobook shows you how to use natural, medically proven methods to soothe and heal your body, mind, and spirit.
Recommended by CCDP
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2008

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50 ways to soothe yourself without food

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Albers, Susan. Oakland, California: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2009.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2009
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of…
Alternate Title
Fifty ways to soothe yourself without food
Author
Albers, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, California
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
Softcover ; 217 p.
Subject
Food
Eating Disorders
Mindfulness
Emotional Health
Emotions
Abstract
Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It's no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of mindful activities that are healthy for both body and mind.
Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully, now offers 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, a collection of mindfulness skills and practices for relaxing the body in times of stress and ending your dependence on eating as a means of coping with difficult emotions. You'll not only discover easy ways to soothe urges to overeat, you'll also learn how to differentiate emotion-driven hunger from healthy hunger. Reach for this book instead of the refrigerator next time you feel the urge to snack-these alternatives are just as satisfying!
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781572246768
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2009

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A Mindfulness-based stress reduction workbook

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Stahl, Bob, Goldstein, Elisha. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2010.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
EG 220 STA 2010
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
This workbook teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a clinically proven program for alleviating stress, anxiety, panic, depression, chronic pain, and a wide range of medical conditions. Includes an MP3 CD with 21 guided meditations.; Also available as an eBook.
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Author
Stahl, Bob
Goldstein, Elisha
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Softcover: 212 p. and MP3 CD
Subject
Mind/Body
Meditation
Stress Reduction
Complementary Therapies
Stress
Anxiety
Stress Reduction Techniques
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Relaxation
Abstract
This workbook teaches mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a clinically proven program for alleviating stress, anxiety, panic, depression, chronic pain, and a wide range of medical conditions. Includes an MP3 CD with 21 guided meditations.
Also available as an eBook.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781572247086
Language
English
Material Type
Kit
Status
Family Support & Resource Centre
Call Number
EG 220 STA 2010

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Health at every size: The surprising truth about your weight

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Bacon, Linda. Dallas, TX: BenBella Books , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 200 BAC 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates 'thin' with 'healthy' is the problem.; The solution?; Health at Every Size.; Tune in to your body's expert gui…
Author
Bacon, Linda
Editor
Revised and updated
Place of Publication
Dallas, TX
Publisher
BenBella Books
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Softcover; 371 pages
Subject
Feeding and Nutrition
Weight Control
Abstract
Fat isn't the problem. Dieting is the problem. A society that rejects anyone whose body shape or size doesn't match an impossible ideal is the problem. A medical establishment that equates 'thin' with 'healthy' is the problem.
The solution?
Health at Every Size.
Tune in to your body's expert guidance. Find the joy in movement. Eat what you want, when you want, choosing pleasurable foods that help you to feel good. You too can feel great in your body right now - and Health at Every Size will show you how.
Health at Every Size has been scientifically proven to boost health and self-esteem. The program was evaluated in a government-funded academic study, its data published in well-respected scientific journals.
Updated with the latest scientific research and even more powerful messages, Health at Every Size is not a diet book, and after reading it, you will be convinced the best way to win the war against fat is to give up the fight.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
978-1935618256
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 200 BAC 2010

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

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2010.
Material Type
Audio
CD
Call Number
FM 880 KAB 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
We know that practicing mindfulness in everyday life can help us reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being, but what about its effects on physical and emotional pain, especially when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief is a soothing program with …
Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
2 CDs ; 105 minutes
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Mindfulness
Meditation
Chronic Pain
Abstract
We know that practicing mindfulness in everyday life can help us reduce stress and cultivate deep, embodied well-being, but what about its effects on physical and emotional pain, especially when it seems overwhelming or unrelenting? Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief is a soothing program with guided meditations and teachings. It opens with an overview of seven fundamental attitudes we can develop to cultivate mindfulness in relationship to chronic pain and its incessant challenges, and follows with concepts and practices including: mindful breathing, working with intense sensations, befriending thoughts and emotions, finding refuge in awareness, and bringing mindfulness into every life.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781591797401
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Call Number
FM 880 KAB 2010

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Men, women & worthiness: The experience of shame and the power of being enough

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Brown, Brene. Boulder, CO: Sounds True , 2012.
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
CA 235 BRO 2012
Availability
2 copies, 0 available
Dr. Brene Brown draws upon more than twelve years of investigation to reveal how we can disarm the influence of shame to cultivate a life of greater courage, joy, and love. She invites you to explore: 1. The differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women; 2. Guilt vs…
Alternate Title
Men, women and worthiness
Author
Brown, Brene
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Sounds True
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Audio CD: 2 discs (134 min.)
Subject
Emotional Health
Shame
Abstract
Dr. Brene Brown draws upon more than twelve years of investigation to reveal how we can disarm the influence of shame to cultivate a life of greater courage, joy, and love. She invites you to explore: 1. The differences and similarities between the experience of shame for men and women; 2. Guilt vs. shame - why one helps us grow, while the other keeps us small; 3. The four elements of shame resilience - identifying our triggers, practicing critical awareness, sharing our story, and speaking honestly; 4. Empathy as the primary antidote to shame.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
CA 235 BRO 2012

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Goodnight mind: Turn off your noisy thoughts and get a good night's sleep

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Carney, Colleen E, Manber, Rachel. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2013.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 900 CAR 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Do you find yourself lying awake at night, ruminating about the events of the day? Do you toss and turn, worrying about what you have to do in the morning or what you did earlier in the day? If so, you are not alone. In fact, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder faced by the general populati…
Author
Carney, Colleen E
Manber, Rachel
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Softcover ; 181 p.
Subject
Sleep/Sleep Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
"Do you find yourself lying awake at night, ruminating about the events of the day? Do you toss and turn, worrying about what you have to do in the morning or what you did earlier in the day? If so, you are not alone. In fact, insomnia is the most common sleep disorder faced by the general population today. The most common complaint in those who have trouble sleeping is having a noisy mind. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it seems like you cannot silence all the internal dialogue.So what do you do when your mind is spinning and your thoughts just won't stop?
"Accessible, enjoyable, and grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Goodnight Mind directly addresses the effects of rumination - or having an overactive brain - on your ability to sleep well. Written by two psychologists who specialize in sleep disorders, the book contains helpful exercises and insights into how you can better manage your thoughts at bedtime, and finally get some sleep.
"Traditional treatment for insomnia is usually focused on medications that promote sedation rather than on the behavioral causes of insomnia. Unfortunately, medication can often lead to addiction, and a host of other side effects. This is a great book for anyone who is looking for effective therapy to treat insomnia without the use of medication.
"This informative, small-format book is easy-to-read and lightweight, making it perfect for late-night reading."--Provided by publisher.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781608826186
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 900 CAR 2013

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Why does mommy hurt? Helping children cope with the challenges of having a caregiver with chronic pain, fibromyalgia,or autoimmune disease

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Christy, Elizabeth M., Miller, James G. (illustrator). Denver, Colorado: Outskirts Press, Inc. , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates na…
Author
Christy, Elizabeth M.
Miller, James G. (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Denver, Colorado
Publisher
Outskirts Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover ; [18 p.], illustrations
Subject
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates natural opportunities for families to talk about both the symptoms of chronic illness, and how they affect family life. Even more importantly, the story puts power into the hands of the children. It also offers a helpful "Tips and Resources" section for parents! This book is appropriate for a wide-variety of illnesses associated with chronic pain, such as: Lupus, Lyme Disease, ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, and many others.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781478732969
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014

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50 more ways to soothe yourself without food

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Albers, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2015
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find…
Alternate Title
Fifty more ways to soothe yourself without food
Author
Albers, Susan
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover ; viii, 323 p.
Subject
Eating Disorders
Mindfulness
Emotional Health
Emotions
Abstract
"If you're an emotional overeater, you may turn to food to cope with stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring a sense of comfort. But, over time, overeating can cause weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and many other health problems. In 50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, you?ll find fifty more mindful and healthy activities to help you replace your need to overeat.
"Based in popular mindfulness practices, this book will show you how to slow down and be present during mealtime so that you end up making healthier choices. In addition, the activities in the book?such as yoga, aromatherapy, and breathing exercises?will help you gain a greater overall sense of well-being and appreciation for your body"--from the Publisher.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781626252523
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 220 ALB 2015

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Friday, April 5, 2024
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Explain pain handbook : Protectometer

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Moseley, GL, Butler, DS. Adelaide, Australia: Noigroup Publications , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 MOS 2015
Availability
3 copies, 2 available
"The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer is a key element in the Explain Pain toolkit. An easily accessible book for people experiencing pain, it introduces the Protectometer, a ground breaking pain treatment tool.; "The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer helps you understand your personal pain …
Author
Moseley, GL
Butler, DS
Place of Publication
Adelaide, Australia
Publisher
Noigroup Publications
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover ; 49 p., ill., 8 pads of coloured stickies
Subject
Pain
Pain Control
Chronic Pain
Abstract
"The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer is a key element in the Explain Pain toolkit. An easily accessible book for people experiencing pain, it introduces the Protectometer, a ground breaking pain treatment tool.
"The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer helps you understand your personal pain formula, identify your DIMs (Danger in Me) and SIMs (Safety in Me) and provides six clear strategies for recovery from pain.
"This is your personal workbook. The Explain Pain Handbook: Protectometer is a stand-alone resource but if you want to delve deeper, Explain Pain is the ideal companion with clear links provided throughout"--from the Publisher
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9780975091098
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 800 MOS 2015

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copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Friday, April 12, 2024
copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Trauma and recovery

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Herman, Judith. Basic Books , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 710 HER 2015
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research …
Author
Herman, Judith
Publisher
Basic Books
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
Softcover; 326 pages
Subject
Trauma Survivors
Trauma
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault-Coping
Abusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships-Coping
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Other Trauma- & Stressor-related Disorders
Abstract
Trauma and Recovery is revered as the seminal text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a broader political frame, Harvard psychiatrist Judith Herman argues that psychological trauma is inseparable from its social and political context. Drawing on her own research on incest, as well as a vast literature on combat veterans and victims of political terror, she shows surprising parallels between private horrors like child abuse and public horrors like war.
Hailed by the New York Times as "one of the most important psychiatry works to be published since Freud," Trauma and Recovery is essential reading for anyone who seeks to understand how we heal and are healed.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP.
ISBN
978-0465061716
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 710 HER 2015

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Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think

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Greenberger, Dennis, Padesky, Christine. New York, NY: Guilford Press , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 GRE 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Discover simple yet powerful steps you can take to overcome emotional distress--and feel happier, calmer, and more confident. This life-changing book has already helped more than 1,000,000 readers use cognitive-behavioral therapy--one of today's most effective forms of psychotherapy--to conquer dep…
Author
Greenberger, Dennis
Padesky, Christine
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Guilford Press
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Paperback, 341 p.
Subject
Emotional Health
Emotions
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
Discover simple yet powerful steps you can take to overcome emotional distress--and feel happier, calmer, and more confident. This life-changing book has already helped more than 1,000,000 readers use cognitive-behavioral therapy--one of today's most effective forms of psychotherapy--to conquer depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems. Revised and expanded to reflect significant scientific developments of the past 20 years, the second edition contains numerous new features: expanded content on anxiety; chapters on setting personal goals and maintaining progress; happiness rating scales; gratitude journals; innovative exercises focused on mindfulness, acceptance, and forgiveness; new worksheets; and much more.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781462520428
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CA 200 GRE 2016

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