Author

Willard, Christopher

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Parallax Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Paperback: 135 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Psychotherapist Christopher Willard provides an overview of mindfulness and meditation techniques for adults and children looking to find more peace and quiet in their daily lives. Includes clear and detailed exercises designed for individuals and groups, and personal stories that demonstrate the ability of mindfulness to empower children and adolescents.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 WIL 2010

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Alternate Title

Compassion book

Author

Chödrön, Pema

Place of Publication

Boulder, Colorado

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover ; 125 p.

Subject

Complementary Therapies

Emotional Health

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Let compassion and fearlessness guide you and you?ll live wisely and effectively in good times and bad. But that's easier said than done. Here Pema Chödrön introduces a powerful, transformative method to nurture these qualities using a practice called lojong, which has been a primary focus of her teachings and personal practice for many years. This book presents fifty-nine pithy slogans from the lojong teachings for daily contemplation and includes Pema?s clear, succinct guidance on how to understand them?and how they can enrich our lives. It also features a forty-five minute downloadable audio program entitled Opening the Heart.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781611804201

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 CHO 2006

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URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Helping-your-Child-Manage-Procedures.pdf

Alternate Title

Help your child manage medical and surgical procedures

Corporate Author

Health Promotion and Health Literacy Team

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

PDF; 2 pages

Subject

Pain Control-Complementary Therapies

Pain Control

Abstract

These suggestions can help you and your child manage stress before, during, and after their

procedure.

Some children may need to talk about the procedure and their coping plan several times. Other children just need to prepare once.

You know your child best. Please adapt these suggestions to suit your child?s age, interests, and personality.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Author

Nhat Hanh, Thich

Plum Village Community

Vriezen, Wietske (ill.)

Place of Publication

Berkeley, CA

Publisher

Parallax Press

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover: 238 p.; 1 audio CD: 78 min.

Subject

Mind/Body

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Parenting

Abstract

A complete overview of all of Thich Nhat Hanh's practices for children. "Planting Seeds" is full of hands-on activities to help children and adults relieve stress, increase concentration and confidence, deal with difficult emotions, and improve communication. It includes over 30 full-color illustrations and an audio CD with songs and easy-to-follow practices.

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

EG 200 NHA 2011

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Alternate Title

[Temps calme: Quand la meditation aide les petits à se concentrer ]

Author

Diederichs, Gilles

Place of Publication

[Paris, France]

Publisher

Larousse

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 223 p., ill.

Subject

Meditation

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Mind/Body

Children

Abstract

Votre enfant est toujours dispersé? Il ne supporte pas la frustration? Il s'endort difficilement? Il est souvent dominé par ses émotions et vous aimeriez l'apaiser? Avec cette méthode simple et accessible basée sur 50 exercices de méditation, découvrez comment détendre tout type de pressions internes et transformez votre chaton étourdi et impulsif en un chat concentré et rusé! Chaque exercice est lié à un objectif de relaxation et dure de 5 à 10 minutes.

Beaucoup d'exercices ne nécessitent aucun matériel, et peuvent se pratiquer à la maison ou à l'extérieur à l'occasion d'une promenade! Devenir maître du vent: travail sur le souffle pour s'apaiser ; Jouer au chasseur de nuage : travail de déconnection pour éliminer les pensées parasites; Savoir parler avec la Lune: un petit récit en 10 étapes pour s'endormir; Faire un dessin magique: travail sur les cercles pour exprimer sa colère. Avec des dessins pour adopter facilement la bonne posture.

ISBN

9782035913364

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 DIE 2015

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URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5846419

Author

Stahl, Bob

Goldstein, Elisha

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2019

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

9781684033560

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Status

Family Support & Resource Centre

Call Number

EG 220 STA 2019

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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Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly [illustrator]

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; illustrated; 32 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Teach children the basics of mindful breathing - along with their ABCs - in this playful and interactive picture book.

In Alphabreaths Too, children learn their ABCs along with the basics of mindfulness through fun exercises and illustrations they?ll want to come back to again and again. Each letter of the alphabet teaches a simple mindfulness, or compassion-based, practice to help kids focus their thoughts, feel calm, express gratitude, and hold positive feelings for others. A great standalone title or a companion volume to Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing, this is a perfect book for the classroom or home library.

Breaths like Astronaut Breath and Fireworks Breath help children use their imaginations, while breaths like Gift Breath and Kite Breath help them fill their hearts with gratitude and send good wishes to others. They can breathe with a partner using Drawbridge Breath, relax with Ocean Breath, or get their wiggles out using Pirate Breath.

Alphabreaths Too offers a meaningful introduction to mindfulness for children, all while keeping them delighted with imaginative inspiration and hours of fun. It?s as easy as A-B-C!

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683648574

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2022

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Author

Hobbs, Lorraine M.

Balentine, Amy C.

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Physical Description

Softcover; 192 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

Fun, engaging, hands-on activities to help kids ages 5-9 be kind to themselves and others, and build the emotional strength and resilience needed to thrive!

Children today face many challenges; and if you are a parent, teacher, or a professional working with kids, you may be seeking answers on how to help children thrive in a world filled with uncertainty, adversity, and the detrimental effects of social media and screen time overload. There are tools you can use to help kids build confidence and resilience, and cope effectively with difficult situations. This workbook is packed with a variety of hands-on practices to help children thrive - with kindness toward themselves and others.

In this fun and engaging workbook, the cofounder of the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program offers essential self-compassion and mindfulness skills to help kids build emotional strength and resilience. Kids will find simple, age-appropriate practices based in loving-kindness and gratitude to self-soothe, reduce stress, and respond to their own emotional needs. They?ll also learn to make kindness their "superpower," quiet their inner bully, and protect and befriend themselves.

Activities in the book are designed to facilitate experiential learning, and include:

- Mindfulness meditations

- Reflective journaling

- Hands-on mindful movement activities

- Arts and crafts activities

Self-compassion and emotional resilience are cornerstones of mental health, and research shows that teaching these skills to children when they are young can have lasting, positive effects - well into adulthood. With this workbook as a guide, kids will learn to be a better friend to themselves and others, and thrive in a stress-filled world.

ISBN

9781648480645

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 200 HOB 2023

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf

Website Notes

Click the link to view or print.

Corporate Author

Emergency Department

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

PDF file: 1 p.

Subject

Pain

Infants

Pain Control-Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

Call Number

BCCH1585

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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Author

Garcia, Gabi

Russell, Charity [ill.]

Place of Publication

Austin, TX

Publisher

Skinned Knee Publishing

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Hardcover; 36 pages

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Anxiety

Abstract

What kids tell themselves matters! It becomes their inner voice. It can help them connect with their power within.

Help your child tap into their inner strength and resilience when challenges arise.

I Can Do Hard Things introduces children to the practice of using mindful affirmations for support and encouragement when they need it.

It reflects the beautiful diversity in our world.

ISBN

9781949633009

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 GAR 2018

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Author

McGonigal, Kelly

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Softcover: 176 p.

Subject

Pain Control-Complementary Therapies

Pain

Yoga

Abstract

Written by a yoga instructor and former chronic pain sufferer, this resource contains gentle postures and practical strategies for ending pain. Also includes: deep relaxation practices drawn from yogic tradition and psychological techniques for helping the reader dissolve pain.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Understanding your pain

Chapter 2: Yoga: Reuniting body, mind, and spirit

Chapter 3: Breath

Chapter 4: Befriending the body

Chapter 5: Moving the body

Chapter 6: Relaxation

Chapter 7: Meditation

Chapter 8: Your personal yoga program

ISBN

9781572246898

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 820 MCG 2009

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Author

Alderfer, Lauren; Maclean, Kerry Lee(illustrations)

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Wisdom Publications

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Hardcover: 32 p., ill.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Abstract

This picture book for children and adults alike introduces the practice of mindfulness, with the delightful Monkey and his serene friend Happy Panda guiding readers to a calmer and more attentive mind.

As our story begins, Monkey is not so mindful - his Monkey Mind constantly jumping from one thing to another - but he encounters a mysterious and playful friend in Happy Panda. Panda helps Monkey recognize the simple joy of doing what you're doing while you're doing it.

ISBN

9780861716838

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 ALD 2011

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Author

Shanker, Dr. Stuart

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Penguin Canada

Publication Date

2017

Physical Description

Softcover: 307 p.

Subject

Parenting

Stress Reduction Techniques

Emotional Health

Social Behaviour

Behaviour Therapy. Behaviour Modification

Abstract

The first parenting book to bring the science and psychology of children's behavior together to build brain/body awareness for self-regulation and success Self-Reg is a ground-breaking book that presents an entirely new understanding of your child's emotions and behavior that serves as a practical guide for parents to help their kids engage calmly and successfully in learning and life. Rooted in decades of clinical practice and research by leading child psychologist Dr. Stuart Shanker, Self-Reg realigns the power of the parent-child relationship for positive change. Self-regulation is the nervous system's way of responding to stress. We are seeing a generation of children and teens with excessively high levels of stress and, as a result, an explosion of emotional, social, learning, behavior, and physical health problems. But few parents recognize the "hidden stressors" that their children are struggling with: physiological as well as social and emotional. An entrenched view of child rearing is seeing our children as lacking self-control or will-power, but the real basis for these problems lies in excessive stress. Self-regulation can dramatically improve a child's mood, attention, and concentration. It can help children to feel empathy and to develop the sorts of virtues that every parent knows are vital for their child's long-term well-being. Self-regulation brings about profound and lasting transformation that continues to mature throughout life. Shanker translates decades of his findings from working with children into practical, prescriptive advice for parents, giving them concrete ways to develop their self-regulation skills and teach their children how to do the same for optimal learning, social, and emotional growth as well as for overall well-being.

ISBN

9780143191575

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CA 200 SHA 2017

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Author

Biegel, Gina M.

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2009

Physical Description

Paperback: 118 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Meditation

Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders

Stress

Stress Reduction

Stress Reduction Techniques

Anxiety

Abstract

The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens is a collection of 37 simple workbook activities that will teach you to reduce your worries using a technique called mindfulness.

ISBN

9781572246973

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EG 220 BIE 2009

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Author

Willard, Christopher

Rechtschaffen, Daniel

Clifton-Brown, Holly

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Hardcover: 28 pages.

Subject

Meditation

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

In Alphabreaths, children will learn their ABCs and the basics of mindfulness through playful breathing exercises. Breaths like Mountain Breath and Redwood Breath will connect them with nature, while breaths like Heart Breath and Wish Breath will help them remember to fill their heart with gratitude and send good wishes to others.

Simple, playful, and with delightful illustrations, Alphabreaths is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and breath awareness.

Recommended for children ages 4 - 8.

ISBN

9781683641971

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EG 225 WIL 2019

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Author

Bays, Jan Chozen

Place of Publication

[Boston, MA]

Publisher

Shambhala

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Softcover, 224 p.

Subject

Mind/Body

Mindfulness

Abstract

A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one's overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD physician and Zen teacher has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.

ISBN

9781590308172

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 200 BAY 2011

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Alternate Title

[Je medite, jour apres jour - Petit manuel pour vivre en pleine conscience]

Author

Andre, Christophe

Place of Publication

Paris, France

Publisher

Liconoclaste

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Paperback, 295 p.

Subject

Meditation

Mindfulness

Complementary Therapies

Abstract

Méditer pour apaiser son esprit, méditer pour savourer sa vie : la méditation de pleine conscience est un moyen de cultiver sérénité et lucidité, accessible à tous. Ce manuel est destiné à guider, jour après jour, ceux qui se lancent dans la méditation, comme ceux qui approfondissent leur pratique. Il comporte 25 leçons, depuis les bases - comment utiliser la respiration, le corps, la conscience de l'instant présent -, jusqu'aux exercices approfondis - faire face à la souffrance, stabiliser ses émotions, construire la paix de l'esprit et du coeur... Et il se clôt sur un cahier pour personnaliser et améliorer sa démarche.

ISBN

9782913366824

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 220 AND 2015

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Alternate Title

[La sante de mon enfant: 4 approches therapeutiques pour un apaisement rapide ]

Author

Gustafson, Christine

Ren, Zhuoling

Kiefer, David

MacEoin, Beth

Place of Publication

Quebec, QC

Publisher

Goélette

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Paperback, 128 p., ill.

Series

Ma santé en poche

Subject

Children's Health-Complementary Therapies

Children's Health-Diagnosis

Abstract

Le système immunitaire des bébés et des jeunes enfants n'est pas encore très développé; ils sont donc exposés à plusieurs affections communes, plus ou moins graves. Mais tout comme il est inquiétant de voir son enfant malade, détecter promptement la maladie en cause est rassurant. Cet ouvrage présente une centaine de conseils pour comprendre les principaux maux infantiles, de l'eczéma aux problèmes respiratoires, en passant par la varicelle et les otites.

Pour chaque syndrome, ce guide pratique richement illustré propose un diagnostic, détaille les symptômes les plus courants ainsi que les prises en charge possibles issues de quatre approches : médecine allopathique, médecine chinoise, homéopathie et phytothérapie. Vous serez ainsi en mesure de choisir le traitement qui convient le mieux à votre enfant et de lui faire recouvrer la santé rapidement.

ISBN

9782896907731

Language

French

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 280 GUS 2016

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