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

Tripartite First Nations and Aboriginal Maternal and Child Health Committee

Perinatal Services BC

Aboriginal Safe Sleep Working Group

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

Perinatal Services BC

Publication Date

2013

Physical Description

Facilitator's Guide: softcover: 46 p.; Discussion cards: ring bound: 22 p.; Illustrated cards: loose-leaf: 7 p.

Subject

Aboriginal Health

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Abstract

Honouring our Babies: Safe Sleep Cards & Guide will help service providers discuss safe sleep practices with First Nations and Aboriginal families and help reduce the risk of SIDS.

The toolkit is interactive, evidence-informed, and incorporates cultural beliefs, practices, and issues specific to First Nations and Aboriginal communities. The tools include a deck of 21 discussion cards and seven illustrated cards that you can use to prompt and guide discussions with families about safe infant sleep as well as a facilitator’s guide with more information, research, resources, and graphics.

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

GK 585 TRI 2013

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