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No Fears...No Tears: Children with cancer coping with pain [DVD]

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Kuttner, Leora (Producer & Director). [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1986.
Material Type
Video
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1986b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A demonstration of various pain management techniques. Children and their parents learn various coping methods for frightening or painful treatment procedures.
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Author
Kuttner, Leora (Producer & Director)
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
1 DVD: 27:57 min.
Subject
Children with Cancer-Coping
Pain
Abstract
A demonstration of various pain management techniques. Children and their parents learn various coping methods for frightening or painful treatment procedures.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1986b

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The clinical and scientific basis of myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome

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[Ottawa, ON]: Nightingale Research Foundation , 1992.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FG 375 HYD 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Eighty of the world's leading ME/CFS authorities have contributed their knowledge to produce a 750-page encyclopedia on the disease process that may be one of the biggest single causes of chronic illness in the world today. Known in the United States as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and in Great Britain…
Alternate Title
The Nightingale Research Foundation review of the clinical and scientific basis of myalgic encephalomyelitis [or] chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as post-viral fatigue syndrome and chronic fatigue and immune dysfunctions syndrome
Editor
Hyde, Byron Marshall
Goldstein, Jay
Levine, Paul
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Nightingale Research Foundation
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
Hardcover; 723 pages.
Subject
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Abstract
Eighty of the world's leading ME/CFS authorities have contributed their knowledge to produce a 750-page encyclopedia on the disease process that may be one of the biggest single causes of chronic illness in the world today. Known in the United States as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and in Great Britain both as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome, ME/CFS has provoked a chronic disabling illness in an estimated 1,000,000 persons in North America and Europe.
This book provides, in one superb 75-chapter source, an up-to-date, comprehensive account of current knowledge concerning the history, epidemiology, children with M.E., investigation, virology, immunology, muscle pathology, host response, food intolerance, brain mapping, neurophysiology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, sleep dysfunction, fibromyalgia syndrome, treatment and management.
This is an essential reference book for medical, government and public library reference rooms. This text is a unique vehicle for researchers, physicians and other health education and government officials, and is easily understandable by the general public interested in ME/CFS.
ISBN
9780969566205
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FG 375 HYD 1992

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Fantastic Antone succeeds!: Experiences in educating children with fetal alcohol syndrome

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Kleinfeld, Judith, Wescott, Siobhan (Eds.). Alaska: University of Alaska Press , 1993.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 590 KLE 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Written for everyone who works with alcohol-affected children and their families, this book contains articles written by parents, teachers and professionals. Includes how prenatal alcohol exposure affects children and their families; parenting and parental advocacy; effective classroom practices a…
Author
Kleinfeld, Judith
Wescott, Siobhan (Eds.)
Place of Publication
Alaska
Publisher
University of Alaska Press
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
Softcover, 372 pp.
Subject
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. FAS/FAE
Abstract
Written for everyone who works with alcohol-affected children and their families, this book contains articles written by parents, teachers and professionals. Includes how prenatal alcohol exposure affects children and their families; parenting and parental advocacy; effective classroom practices and techniques for teachers; and helping families of alcohol-affected children. Contains practical advice and personal stories as well as resource information.
ISBN
0-912006-71-4
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 590 KLE 1993

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Pain, pain, go away: Helping children with pain

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McGrath, Patrick J., Finley, Allen, Ritchie, Judith. [Bethesda, MD]: Association for the Care of Children's Health , 1994.
URL
http://pediatric-pain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PPGA2003.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet is to teach parents about pain in children and to help them to ask for better care. It tells about sources of pain, how to measure it in children, and pain management.
  1 url  
URL
http://pediatric-pain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PPGA2003.pdf
Author
McGrath, Patrick J.
Finley, Allen
Ritchie, Judith
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
Association for the Care of Children's Health
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
PDF, 15 p.
Subject
Pain
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This booklet is to teach parents about pain in children and to help them to ask for better care. It tells about sources of pain, how to measure it in children, and pain management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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We'll paint the octopus red

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Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie, DeVito, Pam (Illustrator). [Bethesda, MD]: Woodbine House , 1998. 1st ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GI 310 STU 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome.
Author
Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie
DeVito, Pam (Illustrator)
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
Woodbine House
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
Hardcover, col. ill.; (unpaged).
Subject
Down Syndrome
Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Picture Books
Abstract
Emma and her father discuss what they will do when the new baby arrives, but they adjust their expectations when he is born with Down syndrome.
Notes
Ages 3-6
ISBN
1890627062
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GI 310 STU 1998

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No tears, no fears... 13 years later: Children coping with pain

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Kuttner, Leora (Executive Producer), McDonald, Lawrence (Director). , 1998.
Material Type
DVD
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1998b
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Children, now young adults, who participated in pain management program "No Fears No Tears, 1986." discuss the impact of cancer on their lives.
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Alternate Title
No fears no tears 13 years later
Author
Kuttner, Leora (Executive Producer)
McDonald, Lawrence (Director)
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
1 DVD: 46 min.
Subject
Pain
Chronic Pain
Cancer Pain Control-Coping
Abstract
Children, now young adults, who participated in pain management program "No Fears No Tears, 1986." discuss the impact of cancer on their lives.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1998b

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Autism & PDD: Primary social skills lessons: Community

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Reese, Pam Britton, Chellenner, Nena C. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems, Inc. , 1999.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 REE 1999c
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to community. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific social pro…
Author
Reese, Pam Britton
Chellenner, Nena C.
Place of Publication
East Moline, IL
Publisher
LinguiSystems, Inc.
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
Paperback, 62 pages & CD-ROM
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Social Skills
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Child Social Behaviour
Abstract
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to community. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific social problems that need to be stopped. Chapters include community services, social activities, transportation, and safety.
Notes
For ages 3-8, Grades Pre k-3.
ISBN
0760602972
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 REE 1999c

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Visual strategies for improving communication: Practical supports for school and home

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Hodgdon, Linda A. Troy, MI: Quirk Roberts Publishing , 1999.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 235 HOD 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This "how-to" book was designed to assist Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologists and parents in devising solutions to the communication and self-management challenges common to students who experience autism and other moderate to severe communication disorders.
Author
Hodgdon, Linda A.
Place of Publication
Troy, MI
Publisher
Quirk Roberts Publishing
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
ix, 230 p. : ill.
Series
Visual strategies series
Subject
Language/Communication
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Abstract
This "how-to" book was designed to assist Teacher, Speech-Language Pathologists and parents in devising solutions to the communication and self-management challenges common to students who experience autism and other moderate to severe communication disorders.
Notes
Audience: counselling professionals, educators, parents and support workers.
June 21/13 - Copy 4 barcode 003254 listed as missing.
ISBN
0961678615
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 235 HOD 1995

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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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My big block body atlas

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Gagnon, Michelle (Writer), Kohwai & Young Publications (Illustrator). Montreal, QC: Tormont Publications Inc. , 2000.
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
AC 05 GAG 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Learn all about what's inside the human body and the major systems that make it up: bones & muscles, the heart and circulation, the brain and the senses, respiration, digestion, and reproduction. With this atlas, kids can: Arrange and rearrange block puzzles to get six pictures revealing the inside…
Author
Gagnon, Michelle (Writer)
Kohwai & Young Publications (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Tormont Publications Inc.
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
Board book: 14 pages human body charts; 16 six-sided block puzzles ; Two-sided jigsaw puzzle; Anatomy trivia game cards; 33 page activity book; 1 human skeleton poster.
Subject
Anatomy/Physiology-Atlases. Pictorial Works
Abstract
Learn all about what's inside the human body and the major systems that make it up: bones & muscles, the heart and circulation, the brain and the senses, respiration, digestion, and reproduction. With this atlas, kids can: Arrange and rearrange block puzzles to get six pictures revealing the inside of the human body; Consult the poster of the human skeleton; and check out the Busybodies Activity Book. Kids can also challenge their minds with anatomy trivia cards and refine their powers of observation by putting together your two-sided jigsaw puzzle.
Notes
Ages 7 and up
ISBN
2764109946
Language
English
Material Type
Kit
Call Number
AC 05 GAG 2000

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The best I can be: Living with Fetal Alcohol Sydrome or Effects

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Kulp, Liz, Kulp, Jodee. Brooklyn Park, MN: Better Endings New Beginnings , 2000.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 590 KUL 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is written by Liz Kulp, age 13, who was born with Fetal Alcohol Effects, and her mother. Describing her personal journey, this book provides insight about what it is like to live with FAE. A useful book for families and professionals who want to learn how to help and understand children…
Author
Kulp, Liz
Kulp, Jodee
Place of Publication
Brooklyn Park, MN
Publisher
Better Endings New Beginnings
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
Softcover: 84 p.
Subject
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects. FAS/FAE
Abstract
This book is written by Liz Kulp, age 13, who was born with Fetal Alcohol Effects, and her mother. Describing her personal journey, this book provides insight about what it is like to live with FAE. A useful book for families and professionals who want to learn how to help and understand children with brain damage due to FAS/FAE.
Notes
Reviewed by BCCH/BCW Health Professional on 2013.
ISBN
096370723X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 590 KUL 2000

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Autism & PDD: Adolescent social skills lessons: Secondary schools

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Reese, Pam Britton, Chellenner, Nena C. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems, Inc. , 2001.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 REE 2001d
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to attending secondary school. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target sp…
Author
Reese, Pam Britton
Chellenner, Nena C.
Place of Publication
East Moline, IL
Publisher
LinguiSystems, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
Paperback, 62 pages
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Social Skills
Education. Schools
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Young Adults-Social Behaviour
Abstract
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to attending secondary school. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific social problems that need to be stopped. Chapters include routine activities such as getting ready for school; social skills at school such as dress code and answering the teacher; and special activities such as fire drill, substitute teacher, and school bells.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 REE 2001d

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Autism & PDD: Adolescent social skills lessons: Health & hygiene

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106480
Reese, Pam Britton, Chellenner, Nena C. East Moline, IL: LinguiSystems, Inc. , 2001.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 REE 2001e
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to health and hygiene. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific s…
Author
Reese, Pam Britton
Chellenner, Nena C.
Place of Publication
East Moline, IL
Publisher
LinguiSystems, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
Paperback, 63 pages
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Social Skills
Young Adults-Hygiene
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Young Adults-Social Behaviour
Abstract
Use these picture-supported story lessons to teach your students important social skills related to health and hygiene. The instructional lessons teach what to say or do in social situations that are sometimes overwhelming to the student with autism and PDD. The behavioral lessons target specific social problems that need to be stopped. Chapters include healthy habits, health care, puberty, and basic grooming skills
Notes
Oct 5/12 - Copy 2 listed as missing.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 REE 2001e

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The social skills picture book: Teaching play, emotion, and communication to children with autism

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Baker, Jed E. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc. , 2001.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 BAK 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Depicts, step by step, children demonstrating various social skills. Each skill is formatted sequentially, similar to a cartoon strip, with digital pictures of actual children combined with text and cartoon bubbles to denote what the children are saying - and sometimes thinking - as they engage in …
Author
Baker, Jed E.
Place of Publication
Arlington, TX
Publisher
Future Horizons, Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
Hardcover: 197 p. (ill.)
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Social Skills
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Child Social Behaviour
Abstract
Depicts, step by step, children demonstrating various social skills. Each skill is formatted sequentially, similar to a cartoon strip, with digital pictures of actual children combined with text and cartoon bubbles to denote what the children are saying - and sometimes thinking - as they engage in the skill. Included are the right (and sometimes the wrong) way to act with accompanying text that enhances the learning experience. These pictures provide a means to compensate for the inherent difficulties many autistic individuals share. They make explicit what to do and say in social situations. In addition, by utilizing a picture format, they capitalize on students' visual processing strengths to facilitate attention and comprehension.
Notes
Reviewed by BCCH/BCW Health Professional on March 2013.
ISBN
1885477910
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 BAK 2001

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Treatment programme for teens with recurrent abdominal pain: Yoga programme (DVD)

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Kuttner, Leora. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2001.
Material Type
Video
Call Number
YOUTH FK 550 KUT 2001b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This yoga program was developed for teens with recurrent abdominal pain--particularly Irritable Bowel Syndrome--as part of a research treatment study at BC Children's Hospital, in Vancouver Canada.
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Author
Kuttner, Leora
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
DVD; 14:15 min.
Subject
Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Spastic Colon
Yoga
Pain
Abstract
This yoga program was developed for teens with recurrent abdominal pain--particularly Irritable Bowel Syndrome--as part of a research treatment study at BC Children's Hospital, in Vancouver Canada.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Call Number
YOUTH FK 550 KUT 2001b

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Fibromyalgia and female sexuality

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122266
Emmal, Marline. [Victoria, BC?]: Trafford Publishing , 2001.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FB 515 EMM 2001
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Fibromyalgia and Female Sexuality is the first book on fibromyalgia to explore how the various aspects of female sexuality can impact this baffling disorder. Understanding this impact can assist a woman in coping better with her fibromyalgia.; Entire chapters are devoted to intimacy, menstruation, …
Author
Emmal, Marline
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Trafford Publishing
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
Softcover ; 57 p.
Subject
Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis
Female Sexuality
Abstract
Fibromyalgia and Female Sexuality is the first book on fibromyalgia to explore how the various aspects of female sexuality can impact this baffling disorder. Understanding this impact can assist a woman in coping better with her fibromyalgia.
Entire chapters are devoted to intimacy, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. This book provides up-to-date information on the many ramifications of female sexuality on fibromyalgia and gives sensible advise on how to manage the disorder's ups and downs.
Fibromyalgia and Female Sexuality is written in an easy-to-understand, conversational style. It is a self-help book that will enable the reader to alleviate some of the symptoms of pain, fatigue, moodiness and nonrestorative sleep.
It is recommended that the sexual partner of the fibromyalgia sufferer also read the book in order to assist her in overcoming the feelings of helplessness so often experienced in the face of this condition.
ISBN
9781552125809
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FB 515 EMM 2001

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Manifest your magnificence: for kids

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Howson, Susan, Polito, Mike (illustrator). Toronto, ON: Magnificent Creations , 2002.
Material Type
Other
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 HOW 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.
Author
Howson, Susan, Polito, Mike (illustrator)
Responsibility
written by Susan Howson ; illustrations by Mike Polito.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Magnificent Creations
Publication Date
2002.
Physical Description
64 affirmation cards
Subject
Mind/Body
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Abstract
A set of affirmation cards designed specifically to nurture a child's self-esteem. Each affirmation card carries a powerful message that when repeated, helps children think positively.
ISBN
9780973038002
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 225 HOW 2002

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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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Peer play and the autism spectrum:|The art of guiding children's socialization and imagination, integrated play groups field manual

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Wolfberg, Pamela J. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Pub. Co , 2003.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 WOL 2003
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
This practical guide offers an introduction to the basic principles, tools and techniques that comprise the Integrated Play Groups model, designed to support children of diverse ages and abilities on the autism spectrum (novice players) in mutually enjoyed play experiences with typical peers and si…
Author
Wolfberg, Pamela J
Place of Publication
Shawnee Mission, KS
Publisher
Autism Asperger Pub. Co
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
Paperback; 264 p. : ill.
Subject
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Autism
Social Skills
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Play/Activities
Abstract
This practical guide offers an introduction to the basic principles, tools and techniques that comprise the Integrated Play Groups model, designed to support children of diverse ages and abilities on the autism spectrum (novice players) in mutually enjoyed play experiences with typical peers and siblings (expert players). Small groups of children regularly play together under the guidance of an adult facilitator (play guide) through a carefully tailored system of support.
ISBN
193128217X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 WOL 2003

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