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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124783
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124784
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124789
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124790
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124810
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124811
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Symple Symptom Tracker: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124794
Symple Health, Inc. , 2019.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symple-symptom-tracker/id479818115
Material Type
Online
Use Symple to track how you feel, to monitor your health, and to improve your wellbeing. Designed by both clinicians and regular people, Symple is an enjoyable way to connect to better health.
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/symple-symptom-tracker/id479818115
Corporate Author
Symple Health, Inc.
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Coping with Pain
Coping with Chronic Illness
Abstract
Use Symple to track how you feel, to monitor your health, and to improve your wellbeing. Designed by both clinicians and regular people, Symple is an enjoyable way to connect to better health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Free family content: Sleep stories and meditations from Calm.com

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124743
Calm.
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Material Type
Online
Audio
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Corporate Author
Calm
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audio
URLs
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Overcoming medical phobias: How to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors, and dentists

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112186
Antony, Martin, Watling, Mark. 2006: New Harbinger Publications, Inc , Oakland, CA.
URL
http://martinantony.com/wp-content/uploads/Overcoming-Medical-Phobias1.pdf
Material Type
Online
Ebook
This book can help you overcome your medical phobia. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. *Then you will gradually and safely confront your specific fears.; The book also includes information abou…
  1 url  
URL
http://martinantony.com/wp-content/uploads/Overcoming-Medical-Phobias1.pdf
Author
Antony, Martin
Watling, Mark
Place of Publication
2006
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Publication Date
Oakland, CA
Physical Description
PDF file: 175 pages
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Fear
Phobic Disorders
Anxiety
Abstract
This book can help you overcome your medical phobia. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. *Then you will gradually and safely confront your specific fears.
The book also includes information about avoiding relapse so you can maintain your progress, as well as steps for helping someone you care about who suffers from a medical phobia.
Learn about your fears, how they may have begun, and the methods used to treat them
Prepare for treatment, either on your own or with the help of a professional. Explore exposure-based strategies for overcoming your fears. Learn strategies to prevent fainting. Plan relapse-prevention strategies to maintain your progress. Engage your family and friends as sources of support.
ISBN
1-57224-387-2
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Ebook
URLs
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Using a nipple shield

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112951
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Feeding Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW946_UsingANippleShield.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW946
This pamphlet provides information about nipple shields, a nipple-shaped covering worn over the nipple during breastfeeding to help a baby feed.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW946_UsingANippleShield.pdf
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Feeding Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about nipple shields, a nipple-shaped covering worn over the nipple during breastfeeding to help a baby feed.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW946
Images
URLs
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Using pre-operative cleaning wipes

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122277
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 1 page
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Chronic pelvic pain interdisciplinary program

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114215
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-Intro-to-Program_v4_Nov2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-Intro-to-Program_v4_Nov2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Chronic Pain
Pain Control
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Ten tips for caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113153
Complex Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH-10-Tips-Chronic-Pain.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH-10-Tips-Chronic-Pain.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Alternate Title
10 tips for caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain
Corporate Author
Complex Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Pain
Chronic Pain
Abstract
This handout provides helpful tips for parents or caregivers of a child or youth with chronic pain. Also includes a recommended resource list.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
URLs
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Managing chronic pelvic pain through diet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114203
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-diet_2015_Nov.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exer…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-diet_2015_Nov.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 5 p.
Subject
Chronic Pain
Pain Control
Abstract
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exercise as well as stress reduction. Stress reduction helps to calm the nervous system, which can then reduce inflammation and pain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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How to use crutches

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102761
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 pages
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
Images
URLs
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Using a continuous nerve block infusion pump at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122779
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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How to use crutches (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109687
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesPunjabi.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13b
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesPunjabi.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13b
Images
URLs
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How to use a needle and syringe

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110808
Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Images
URLs
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How can sucrose help my baby's pain?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111625
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2011.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
  1 image     1 url  
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
Images
URLs
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How to minimize the pain of needle pokes with numbing cream

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123660
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Needle-Pokes-Numbing-Cream.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn when and how to use numbing cream (EMLA, AMETOP, and other topical anesthetics).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Needle-Pokes-Numbing-Cream.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Immunizations-Children
Immunizations
Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries
Abstract
Learn when and how to use numbing cream (EMLA, AMETOP, and other topical anesthetics).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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