Author

Bernhard, Toni

Place of Publication

Somerville, MA

Publisher

Wisdom Publications

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

337 pages

Subject

Coping with Chronic Illness

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Abstract

Comfort, understanding, and advice for those who are suffering?and those who care for them.

Chronic illness creates many challenges, from career crises and relationship issues to struggles with self-blame, personal identity, and isolation. Beloved author Toni Bernhard addresses these challenges and many more, using practical examples to illustrate how mindfulness, equanimity, and compassion can help readers make peace with a life turned upside down.

In her characteristic conversational style, Bernhard shows how to cope and make the most of life despite the challenges of chronic illness. Benefit from:

? Mindfulness exercises to mitigate physical and emotional pain

? Concrete advice for negotiating the everyday hurdles of medical appointments, household chores, and social obligations

? Tools for navigating the strains illness can place on relationships

Several chapters are directed toward family and friends of the chronically ill, helping them to understand what their loved one is going through and how they can help.

Humorous and empathetic, Bernhard shares her own struggles and setbacks with unflinching honesty, offering invaluable support in the search to find peace and well-being.

ISBN

9781614292487

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 850 BER 2015

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Author

Williams, Mark

Teasdale, John

Segal, Zindel

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

The Guilford Press

Publication Date

2007

Physical Description

Paperback, 274 p.; Audio CD

Subject

Mindfulness

Depression

Abstract

If you've ever struggled with depression, take heart. Mindfulness, a simple yet powerful way of paying attention to your most difficult emotions and life experiences, can help you break the cycle of chronic unhappiness once and for all. In The Mindful Way through Depression, four uniquely qualified experts explain why our usual attempts to "think" our way out of a bad mood or just "snap out of it" lead us deeper into the downward spiral.

ISBN

9781593851286

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 302 WIL 2007

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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

Copies

Author

Kabat-Zinn, Jon

Edition

Revised and updated edition

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Softcover; 650 pages

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. Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn's renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this classic, groundbreaking work - which gave rise to a whole new field in medicine and psychology -

shows you how to use medically proven mind-body approaches derived from meditation and yoga to counteract stress, establish greater balance of body and mind, and stimulate well-being and healing. By engaging in these mindfulness practices and integrating them into your life from moment to moment and from day to day, you can learn to manage chronic pain, promote optimal healing, reduce anxiety and feelings of panic, and improve the overall quality of your life, relationships, and social networks. This second edition features results from recent studies on the science of mindfulness, a new Introduction, up-to-date statistics, and an extensive updated reading list. Full Catastrophe Living is a book for the young and the old, the well and the ill, and anyone trying to live a healthier and saner life in our fast-paced world.

ISBN

9780749958411

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EG 225 KAB 2013

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Author

Fernando, Peter

Place of Publication

Boulder

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Inc.

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 222 p.

Subject

Mindfulness

Mind/Body

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Emotional Health

Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)

Abstract

"'Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!' Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eye roll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from the Buddhist teachings. Fernando starts by defusing the pernicious belief that anyone is somehow responsible for their illness: you're not "wrong" for being sick. Then, having gotten past self-blame, one can begin to learn self-kindness. From there, one moves to mindfulness practices and cultivating body awareness?even if body awareness is distasteful when the body isn't behaving the way you like. Further topics include getting intimate with dark emotions (fear, despair, the scary future, frustration, grief, etc.), learning equanimity (rejoicing in the good fortune of those who don't share your suffering), cultivating healthy relationships in the midst of everything, and practical advice for living with pain. Each chapter comes with one or more practices or guided meditations for putting the teachings into practice"--from publisher.

ISBN

9781611802634

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 850 FER 2016

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Author

Connell, Wayne

Connell, Sherri

Place of Publication

Parker, Colorado

Publisher

Invisible Disabilities Association

Publication Date

2014

Physical Description

Softcover ; 85 p.

Subject

Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain

Abstract

"Do your loved ones have a hard time understanding your chronic illness or pain, because to them you LOOK fine? But You LOOK Good is a book that gives those living with chronic illness and pain a voice about how they feel, what they need and how others can be an encouragement to them. It is a convenient, informative way to educate loved ones about what people living with ongoing illness and pain struggle with, fight for and need from their friends and family. It is easy to read, gives practical ideas on how loved ones can be supportive and is not too long for readers to lose interest!"--from publisher.

ISBN

9780692258453

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 830 CON 2014

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Author

Selak, Joy H.

Overman, Steven S.

Edition

2nd Ed

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Demos Health

Physical Description

Softcover ; xxviii, 166 p.

Subject

Chronic Illness

Abstract

"You DonÌt Look Sick chronicles one personÌs true-life story of illness and her physicians compassionate commentary as they journey through the four stages of chronic illnessÛGetting Sick, Being Sick, Grief and Acceptance and Living Well. The authors address such practical aspects as hiring a doctor, managing chronic pain, coping with grief and loss of function, winning battles with health and disability insurers, countering the social bias against the chronically ill, and recognizing the limitations of chronic illness care and charting a path for change and more. This warmhearted resource helps you focus on building a meaningful life as opposed to a life of frustration and fear. This book is thoroughly revised and updated based upon feedback from readers of the first edition. The authors have added a new section on Grief and Acceptance, address the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act and Dr. Overman has added practical travel tips that bring organization and focus to each phase of the journey. Designed for people at all stages of the chronic illness journey, this book is also illuminating for caregivers and loved ones"--from the Publisher

ISBN

9781936303427

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EF 800 SEL 2013

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URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5820414

Author

Zoffness, Rachel

Krane, Elliot J.

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

eBook (176 pages)

Subject

Coping with Pain

Chronic Pain

Coping with Chronic Illness Young Adult

Abstract

This workbook blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). You will learn how pain affects both your mind and body, how negative emotions can make pain worse, and strategies to help you turn the volume down on your pain, so you can go back to enjoying activities that you love. You'll also learn mindfulness and relaxation exercises, including belly breathing and body scan to help manage pain in the moment. The exercises and strategies in this book are rooted in research, fun to learn, and easy to practice. For ages 12+.

ISBN

9781684033539

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Call Number

YOUTH FM 850 ZOF 2019e

Author

Zoffness, Rachel

Krane, Elliot J.

Publisher

New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

155 pages

Subject

Coping with Pain

Chronic Pain

Coping with Chronic Illness Young Adult

Abstract

This workbook blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). You will learn how pain affects both your mind and body, how negative emotions can make pain worse, and strategies to help you turn the volume down on your pain, so you can go back to enjoying activities that you love. You'll also learn mindfulness and relaxation exercises, including belly breathing and body scan to help manage pain in the moment. The exercises and strategies in this book are rooted in research, fun to learn, and easy to practice. For ages 12+.

ISBN

9781684033522

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FM 850 ZOF 2019

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Author

Niequist, Shauna

Publisher

Brilliance Audio

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

MP3 CD

Subject

Mindfulness

Abstract

In a culture that values speed, efficiency, image, and busyness, some of us are aching for another way to live: more intentional, more connected. Simpler, slower, richer. Many of us have believed the myth that achievement and success bring us contentment, only to find it?s actually things like connection and meaning, not success and achievement, that provide true peace and genuine happiness.

Present Over Perfect is bestselling author Shauna Niequist?s motto for how to live a rich, engaged, and loving life in the midst of what often feels terribly messy and imperfect. Similar in format to Shauna?s previous books, Present Over Perfect is a collection of essays that focuses on the journey from frantic and tired to connected and free. Many of us find ourselves busier than we want to be, missing the sweetest moments along the way. We end up resentful and distracted, full of regret and feeling disconnected. Present Over Perfect is a hand reaching out to a new way of living - full of grace, space, and connection.

As a wife, mother, friend, and writer, Shauna shares with vulnerability and transparency about the reality of living wholly present in our relationships with our families and the others we love and inspires readers to discover their own path to this more fulfilling way to do life.

Notes

Recommended by CCDP

ISBN

9781531832056

Language

English

Material Type

Audio

Call Number

EG 225 NIE 2016

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Author

Webster, Lisa

Holman, Halsted

Laurent, Diana

Minor, Marian

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Bull Publishing Company

Publication Date

2015

Physical Description

Softcover ; vii, 366 p., 1 CD

Subject

Chronic Pain

Abstract

"This book is designed to help you manage your pain so that you can get on with living a satisfying, fulfilling life. Chronic pain includes many types of conditions from a variety of causes. Despite these differences, all readers of this book have one very important thing in common ? you are living with pain every day. To help you discover strategies and skills that will make a difference, this book emphasizes four concepts:

"1. Each person with chronic pain is unique. There is no one treatment or approach that is right for everybody.

"2. There are a number of things you can do to feel better. These things will not eliminate pain, but they will help you to better manage pain, and help you to become more active and more involved in life.

"3. With knowledge and experimentation, you are the best judge of which self-management tools and techniques are best for you.

"4. The responsibility for managing your chronic pain day-to-day rests with you, not anybody else. Many people can be of help to you ? your family and friends, your health care team. But, in the end, the responsibility for self-management is yours.

"Acknowledging that overcoming chronic pain is a daily challenge, this book provides you with the self-management tools to help you meet that challenge"--from Publisher

ISBN

9781936693771

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 830 WEB 2015

Copies

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

Lynne, Kira

Place of Publication

[Canada]

Publisher

Moppet Press

Publication Date

2016

Physical Description

Softcover ; xxv, 361 p.

Subject

Chronic Pain

Relationships

Dating

Abstract

"Having been told by a doctor 20 years ago that I'd never be able to have a relationship due to my chronic pain, and having proved her wrong, I've set out to write a book for those who are living with chronic pain and illness and who have given up on or are struggling with relationships.

"It is possible to live well with chronic pain and illness, and it is possible to form lasting, loving relationships. In my book I provide you with a step-by-step guide to getting the love you want, regardless of your physical condition"--from publisher.

ISBN

9780994993502

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FM 830 LYN 2016

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Author

Renfrew, Ruth

deLoache, Shawn

Editor

Medikidz USA Inc.

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Jumo

Publication Date

2018

Physical Description

Softcover; 16 p.

Subject

Chronic Illness

Abstract

Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how chronic illness can affect individuals and their families.

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EF 800 REN 2018

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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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Author

Cooper, Celeste

Miller, Jeffrey

Place of Publication

Rochester, VT

Publisher

Healing Arts Press

Publication Date

2010

Physical Description

Softcover ; xiv, 433 p.

Subject

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Mind/Body

Abstract

Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by many health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth-however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely important, because the treatment for one of them can often exacerbate the problems caused by the others. Written by a registered nurse and a psychologist who has been treating these conditions since 1994, this book presents an integrative medical approach to these three disorders with a strong emphasis on utilizing and strengthening the mind-body connection to restore well-being. The authors begin with clear diagnostic guidelines for each condition and reference the latest scientific research on what causes these illnesses. Because many medical practitioners are relatively unfamiliar with these disorders, it can take several medical visits to arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Clear communication with medical personnel is key to diagnostic success. This book provides invaluable advice on how to describe symptoms, document health history, and keep a log of medical appointments. Included are interactive worksheets to facilitate these activities. The authors provide a thorough guide to numerous treatment options-from diet, exercise, and herbs to mindfulness meditation, yoga, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They also offer techniques to dispel the "brain fog" that these illnesses can create, offer guidance on the psychological issues that accompany these chronic pain disorders, and provide advice on how to build a personal support team. The final chapter gives advice on how to navigate the health care system, including step-by-step instructions for preparing an application to the Social Security Administration for disability benefits. An extensive resource section provides a wealth of contact information for helpful agencies and organizations, good sources for medical supplies, and a wide selection of suggested further reading. In short, this integrative treatment guide will open the door not only to physical recovery but also to emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

ISBN

9781594773235

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

FB 500 COO 2010

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Author

Levine, Peter

Phillips, Maggie

Place of Publication

Boulder, CO

Publisher

Sounds True

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover; 183 pages

Subject

Chronic Pain

Abstract

If you are suffering chronic pain―even after years of surgery, rehabilitation, and medication―only one question matters: How do I find lasting relief? With Freedom from Pain, two pioneers in the field of pain and trauma recovery address a crucial missing factor essential to long-term healing: addressing the unresolved emotional trauma held within the body.

ISBN

9781604076639

Language

English

Material Type

Book

CD

Call Number

FM 830 LEV 2012

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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

Author

Kaufman, Miriam

Edition

3rd ed

Place of Publication

[Toronto, ON]

Publisher

Firefly Books Ltd

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Softcover: 309 p.

Subject

Coping with Chronic Illness

Young Adults

Physical Disability-Coping

Physical Disability. Physically Challenged

Relationships

Abstract

In the 3rd edition, Dr. Miriam Kaufman addresses important topics for teens who are living with chronic conditions or disabilities. The topics include: Anemia, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Crohn's Disease, Deafness, Diabetes, Head Injury, Heart Disease, Hemophilia, HIV, Lupus, Muscular Dystrophy, Sickle Cell Anemia, Seizures, Spinal Bifida, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Thyroid Disease.

ISBN

9781770850996

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH EF 850.6 KAU 2012

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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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