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How to support a woman in an abusive relationship

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112416
Women Abuse Response Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW935_HowToSupportWomanInAbusiveRelationship_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW935
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW935_HowToSupportWomanInAbusiveRelationship_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Women Abuse Response Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Abusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships-Coping
Emotional Health
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW935
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URLs
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WITS LEADerS MANUAL, Revised

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111500
Leadbeater, Bonnie J. [Victoria, BC?]: WITS Programs Foundation , 2019.
URL
https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WITS-LEADerS.-Manual.2019.pdf
Material Type
Online
LEADS stands for:; Look & Listen; Explore points of view; Act; Did it work?; Seek Help; *The purpose of the WITS LEADerS program to help teachers of intermediate elementary students to:; - learn problem-solving skills needed to handle interpersonal conflicts and to; - support the school-wide applic…
  1 url  
URL
https://witsprogram.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WITS-LEADerS.-Manual.2019.pdf
Author
Leadbeater, Bonnie J.
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
WITS Programs Foundation
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 55 p.
Subject
Bullying
Violence in Schools
Peer Relationships. Peer Pressure
Abstract
LEADS stands for:
Look & Listen
Explore points of view
Act
Did it work?
Seek Help
*The purpose of the WITS LEADerS program to help teachers of intermediate elementary students to:
- learn problem-solving skills needed to handle interpersonal conflicts and to
- support the school-wide application of WITS Programs in elementary schools.
(See www.witsprograms.ca for K to 3 Program ? the Wits Primary Program).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
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Girls speak out: Support groups for young women with experiences of violence: Facilitator's guide

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114807
Godard, Louise, Cory, Jill, Armstrong, Naomi et all. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource provides information about violence and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Girls Speak Out program, its curriculum and some recommended websites about this topic. It's aimed to support women with experiences of violence.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/girlsspeakout.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Author
Godard, Louise
Cory, Jill
Armstrong, Naomi et all.
Editor
Sullivan, Lana
Pederson, Ann
Pigeon, Marguerite
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 129 p., ill.
Subject
Violence Prevention
Women's Health
Abstract
This resource provides information about violence and BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, Girls Speak Out program, its curriculum and some recommended websites about this topic. It's aimed to support women with experiences of violence.
ISBN
0000000001234
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
URLs
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Partnership guide: A resource to support children to understand and participate when serious illness decisions are considered

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122906
Ethics Department and Patient Partners. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.; The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children ag…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
Corporate Author
Ethics Department and Patient Partners
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
21 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Abstract
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.
The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children aged 7-14 years with serious illness. This education resource provides up to date research knowledge in the area of child participation, pediatric decision making and child-focused activities and interventions to support children with this process.
Fostering the developing autonomy of children is an essential ethical principle and this guide supports the inclusion of children in decision-making to their ability and desire, to participate in decisions that impact their health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
URLs
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Tips to help your child cope with a brother's or sister's surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123270
Anesthetic Care Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Sibling.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This handout is for parents and caregivers of children having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn how your child's siblings may feel, and how you can help them cope with their sibling's surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_SurgeryCopingTips_Sibling.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Anesthetic Care Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Sibling Relationships
Abstract
This handout is for parents and caregivers of children having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn how your child's siblings may feel, and how you can help them cope with their sibling's surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Understanding lab and imaging tests

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110801
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. White Plains, NY: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , 2020.
URL
https://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/PS41_Understanding_Lab_Imaging_0120FINAL.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Learn more about how lab and imaging tests are used to help detect (diagnose) and treat blood cancers (types of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders). Includes tips to help keep track of test results and a handout with suggested questions to ask yo…
  1 url  
URL
https://www.lls.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/PS41_Understanding_Lab_Imaging_0120FINAL.pdf
Corporate Author
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Place of Publication
White Plains, NY
Publisher
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 60 pages
Subject
Cancer-Diagnosis
Laboratory Tests/Values
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Abstract
Learn more about how lab and imaging tests are used to help detect (diagnose) and treat blood cancers (types of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders). Includes tips to help keep track of test results and a handout with suggested questions to ask your health provider.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Understanding the British Columbia Early Learning Framework: From theory to practice

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111059
Pacini-Ketchabaw, Veronica, Hoyland, Toni, Handley, Kathy. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Ministry of Education , 2009.
URL
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/early-learning/teach/earlylearning/from_theory_to_practice.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet is a companion to the British Columbia Early Learning Framework. It provides ideas and suggestions to guide early learning practitioners for reflecting on the vision, principles and learning goals set out in the Framework. It also provides specific tools for using the Framework in you…
  1 url  
URL
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/early-learning/teach/earlylearning/from_theory_to_practice.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to download.
Author
Pacini-Ketchabaw, Veronica
Hoyland, Toni
Handley, Kathy
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Ministry of Education
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
Direct download
Subject
Early Intervention
Child Development
Abstract
This booklet is a companion to the British Columbia Early Learning Framework. It provides ideas and suggestions to guide early learning practitioners for reflecting on the vision, principles and learning goals set out in the Framework. It also provides specific tools for using the Framework in your practice.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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When your water breaks early: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111954
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Abstract
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
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URLs
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Cell saver: When you deliver your baby by caesarean section

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120643
Anesthesia Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Corporate Author
Anesthesia Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
Notes
BCW1011
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122204
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122205
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122206
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122209
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122207
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Sch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00024
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Sch.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Chinese Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCW00024
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122208
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Tch.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00025
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Tch.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00025
URLs
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Helpful hints: For starting and keeping up your breast milk supply when your baby is not breastfeeding

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108837
Lactation Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2015. 3rd.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Lactation Services
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
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URLs
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