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Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired: Living with invisible chronic illness

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Donoghue, Paul J., Siegel, Mary E. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. , 2000.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 820 DON 2000
Availability
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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…
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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In praise of slow: How a worldwide movement is challenging the cult of speed

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Honore, Carl. Toronto, ON: Vintage Canada , 2004.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 820 HON 2004
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
These days, almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of their lives. We live in a world where speed rules and everyone is under pressure to go faster. But when speed is king, anyone or anything that gets in our way, that slows us down, becomes an enemy. Thanks to speed, we are living in the …
Author
Honore, Carl
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Vintage Canada
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
Softcover; 310 pages
Subject
Lifestyle changes with chronic illness
Abstract
These days, almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of their lives. We live in a world where speed rules and everyone is under pressure to go faster. But when speed is king, anyone or anything that gets in our way, that slows us down, becomes an enemy. Thanks to speed, we are living in the age of rage.
Carl Honore has discovered a movement that is quickly working its way into the mainstream. Groups of people are developing a recipe for living better in a fast-paced, modern environment by striving for a new balance between fast and slow. In an entertaining and hands-on investigation of this new movement, Honore takes us from a Tantric sex workshop in a trendy neighbourhood in London, England to Bra, Italy, the home of the Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Sex movements. He examines how we can continue to live productive lives by embracing the tenets of the slow movement.
ISBN
9780676975727
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 820 HON 2004

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Full catastrophe living: Using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. New York, NY: Random House Audio , 2008. Tenth anniversary edition.
Material Type
CD
Audio
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 yo…
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

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) explained: For teenagers, by teenagers

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Lauder, G.R., Massey, Roslyn. Bloomington, IN: Xlibris Corporation , 2010.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FM 630 LAU 2010a
Availability
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This book provides clear information for teenagers who develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It can be used as a tool to aid the early recognition of CRPS and implement the necessary team approach to management. Medical terms have been explained in a way that can be easily understood. The …
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Author
Lauder, G.R.
Massey, Roslyn
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN
Publisher
Xlibris Corporation
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
Softcover, 100 pages.
Subject
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. Causalgia
Coping with Pain
Coping with Chronic Illness Young Adult
Pain
Abstract
This book provides clear information for teenagers who develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It can be used as a tool to aid the early recognition of CRPS and implement the necessary team approach to management. Medical terms have been explained in a way that can be easily understood. The authors asked a focus group of teenagers? which included those who have been treated for CRPS ? to provide their feedback.
ISBN
9781453589953
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH FM 630 LAU 2010a

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Easy for you to say: Q & A's for teens living with chronic illness or disability

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Kaufman, Miriam. [Toronto, ON]: Firefly Books Ltd , 2012. 3rd ed.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
YOUTH EF 850.6 KAU 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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…
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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La vie...avant, pendant et après: Les soins palliatifs pédiatriques

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Humbert, Nago. Montreal, QC: CHU Sainte-Justine , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 HUM 2012 STACKS
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
volution des pratiques médicales inclut dorénavant le développement des soins palliatifs pédiatriques. En effet, la spécificité de la prise en charge des enfants et des adolescents vivant avec une pathologie pouvant menacer leur vie a été démontrée grâce à l'expertise et au travail de réflexion en…
Alternate Title
[La vie avant, pendant et apres: Les soins palliatifs pediatriques]
Author
Humbert, Nago
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
CHU Sainte-Justine
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Paperback, 335 p.
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Caregiving
Abstract
volution des pratiques médicales inclut dorénavant le développement des soins palliatifs pédiatriques. En effet, la spécificité de la prise en charge des enfants et des adolescents vivant avec une pathologie pouvant menacer leur vie a été démontrée grâce à l'expertise et au travail de réflexion entrepris et soutenu par des intervenants spécialisés, autant en Amérique du Nord qu'en Europe.
La recherche dans ce domaine soulève certaines problématiques particulières, à la fois sur les plans médical, psychologique, éthique, émotionnel, relationnel et spirituel. En regroupant et en explorant plusieurs d'entre elles - contexte de périnatalité ou de handicap, gestion de la douleur, poursuite de la scolarité, rôle du pédiatre et de l'infirmière, souffrance des membres de la famille et des soignants, décès à l'urgence, impacts des décisions concernant l'alimentation, les niveaux de soins et la non-réanimation, possible conflit opposant famille et équipe de soins, importance du suivi de deuil...-, ce livre contribue à donner à chaque jeune patient un encadrement global et adéquat visant la meilleure qualité de vie possible dans le respect de son développement. Référence essentielle, il témoigne de la complexité des gestes et des décisions des soignants qui, ne pouvant plus guérir la maladie, sont appelés à soulager tous les malaises du petit malade et de sa famille, y comprix ceux de l'âme.
ISBN
9782896196197
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 HUM 2012 STACKS

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When someone you love has a chronic illness: Hope and help for those providing support

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McClintock Greenberg, Tamara. Springville, UT: Plain Sight Publishing , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 GRE 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Dr. Tamara Greenberg offers hope and practical advice to those impacted by a loved one's illness with this new book., "When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness: Hope and Help for Those Providing Support. Inside, Dr. Greenberg provides easy-to-understand explanations for complicated feelings and…
Author
McClintock Greenberg, Tamara
Place of Publication
Springville, UT
Publisher
Plain Sight Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Softcover ; xiv, 157 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Abstract
"Dr. Tamara Greenberg offers hope and practical advice to those impacted by a loved one's illness with this new book., "When Someone You Love Has a Chronic Illness: Hope and Help for Those Providing Support. Inside, Dr. Greenberg provides easy-to-understand explanations for complicated feelings and behaviors and offers pragmatic strategies for coping effectively and serving your loved one in this time of need.
"Learn how to talk to someone who is ill, what not to do, how to address your loved ones who aren't taking care of themselves, how to help someone in physical pain, and more.
"Above all, Dr. Greenberg delivers important tools for managing the normal anxiety we all feel when someone we love is ill." --From back cover
ISBN
9781599559391
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 GRE 2012

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The chronic illness workbook : Strategies and solutions for taking back your life

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Fennell, Patricia A. Latham, New York: Albany Health Management Publishing , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 FEN 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book "brings clarity and order to what feels like an unmanageable and isolating experience. It shows both those who are ill and those who care for them how to live a full and meaningful life despite undeniable difficulties. Using her extensive experience with chronic illness patients, Patricia…
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Author
Fennell, Patricia A.
Place of Publication
Latham, New York
Publisher
Albany Health Management Publishing
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Softcover ; 253 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Abstract
This book "brings clarity and order to what feels like an unmanageable and isolating experience. It shows both those who are ill and those who care for them how to live a full and meaningful life despite undeniable difficulties. Using her extensive experience with chronic illness patients, Patricia Fennell has created an original, comprehensive, research-validated approach that considers not only the physical aspects of chronic illness, but the psychological, social, and economic aspects as well"--from the Publisher
ISBN
9780979640711
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 FEN 2012

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Living a healthy life with chronic conditions: For ongoing physical and mental health conditions

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Lorig, Kate, Holman, Halsted, Sobel, David, Laurent, Diana, Gonzalez, Virginia, Minor, Marian. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company , 2013. Canadian Edition, 4th.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 LOR 2013
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a proven self-management guide. People with chonic health conditions live most of their lives outside of hospitals and clinics. This book is designed to help them learn the information and skills to manage chronic conditions on a daily basis while d…
Author
Lorig, Kate
Holman, Halsted
Sobel, David
Laurent, Diana
Gonzalez, Virginia
Minor, Marian
Edition
Canadian Edition, 4th
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Bull Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Softcover ; vii, 368 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Mental Health/Illness
Fatigue
Pain
Depression
Abstract
"Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a proven self-management guide. People with chonic health conditions live most of their lives outside of hospitals and clinics. This book is designed to help them learn the information and skills to manage chronic conditions on a daily basis while doing the things they need and want to do.
"This new edition is completely redesigned for easy reading and fully updated with the latest research and information. The book is a vital resource full of practical tips, suggestions, and strategies to build confidence in managing chronic illness and symptoms, such as fatigue, pain, shortness of breath, disability, and depression. It encourages readers to develop individual approaches to setting goals, making decisions, and finding resources and support"--from Publisher.
ISBN
97819396693498
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 LOR 2013

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Full Catastrophe Living: How to Cope with Stress, Pain, and Illness Using Mindfulness Meditation

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Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Random House , 2013. Revised and updated edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EG 225 KAB 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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 …
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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In Sickness as in Health: Helping Couples Cope with the Complexities of Illness

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Kivowitz, Barbara, Weisman, Roanne. Petaluma, CA: Roundtree Press , 2013.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 KIV 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For those who find themselves at the intersection of lifetime love and overwhelming obligation, the right path is often painful and difficult to find. When illness invades the couple relationship, partners ask themselves and each other some really hard questions: "What do I want to do for this pers…
Author
Kivowitz, Barbara
Weisman, Roanne
Place of Publication
Petaluma, CA
Publisher
Roundtree Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Softcover; 192 pages
Subject
Chronic Illness
Abstract
For those who find themselves at the intersection of lifetime love and overwhelming obligation, the right path is often painful and difficult to find. When illness invades the couple relationship, partners ask themselves and each other some really hard questions: "What do I want to do for this person whom I have loved for many years?" "How much of my life do I give up to take care of my beloved?" "How do I sit by my beloved's side and watch her suffer?" While writing In Sickness as in Health, authors Barbara Kivowitz and Roanne Weisman learned through interviews with many couples, as well as with medical, spiritual, legal, rehabilitation and psychological experts, that couples find their own ways to deal with illnesses and catastrophic injuries.
ISBN
9781937359133
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 KIV 2013

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Mon enfant a une maladie chronique : Stratégies, ressources, moyens

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Chartre, Marie-Eve, Gagne, Johanne. Montreal, QC: Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 CHA 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Dès l?annonce du diagnostic, la maladie chronique d?un enfant devient « l?affaire » de toute la famille. Après le choc, chacun des membres de la cellule familiale doit traverser, à son rythme, le processus d?adaptation à un nouveau mode de vie conditionné par l?état de santé de l?enfant. Ce livre p…
Author
Chartre, Marie-Eve
Gagne, Johanne
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Éditions du CHU Sainte-Justine
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Paperback, 127 p.
Subject
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
Dès l?annonce du diagnostic, la maladie chronique d?un enfant devient « l?affaire » de toute la famille. Après le choc, chacun des membres de la cellule familiale doit traverser, à son rythme, le processus d?adaptation à un nouveau mode de vie conditionné par l?état de santé de l?enfant. Ce livre permet aux parents de mieux comprendre les étapes de ce cheminement émotionnel et social ― pour l?enfant malade, la fratrie, la famille, le couple comme pour eux-mêmes en tant qu?individus ― et d?accompagner chacun en puisant à la fois dans les ressources personnelles et extérieures dont ils peuvent bénéficier.
ISBN
9782896196678
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850.5 CHA 2014

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Why does mommy hurt? Helping children cope with the challenges of having a caregiver with chronic pain, fibromyalgia,or autoimmune disease

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Christy, Elizabeth M., Miller, James G. (illustrator). Denver, Colorado: Outskirts Press, Inc. , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates na…
Author
Christy, Elizabeth M.
Miller, James G. (illustrator)
Place of Publication
Denver, Colorado
Publisher
Outskirts Press, Inc.
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover ; [18 p.], illustrations
Subject
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia. Fibrositis
Coping with Chronic Illness-Children
Abstract
The children of people with chronic illness and pain suffer quietly. "Why Does Mommy Hurt?" is a joyful, yet honest, portrayal of family life burdened with chronic illness. This is a delightful story told by a young boy learning to understand and cope with his mother's illness. The story creates natural opportunities for families to talk about both the symptoms of chronic illness, and how they affect family life. Even more importantly, the story puts power into the hands of the children. It also offers a helpful "Tips and Resources" section for parents! This book is appropriate for a wide-variety of illnesses associated with chronic pain, such as: Lupus, Lyme Disease, ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Disease, and many others.
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781478732969
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 850.5 CHR 2014

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But you look good: How to encourage and understand people living with illness and pain

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Connell, Wayne, Connell, Sherri. Parker, Colorado: Invisible Disabilities Association , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 830 CON 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"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 conv…
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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How to live well with chronic pain and illness: A mindful guide

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Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2015.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 BER 2015
Availability
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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 an…
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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Quand la vie se fragilise: Un guide pour vous et vos proches aidants

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Cardinal Remete, France. Montreal, QC: Multimondes Inc. , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 CAR 2016
Availability
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Author
Cardinal Remete, France
Place of Publication
Montreal, QC
Publisher
Multimondes Inc.
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Paperback, 311 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Coping with Chronic Illness in the Family
ISBN
9782895444916
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 CAR 2016

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Young, sick, and invisible: A skeptic's journey with chronic illness

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Bula, Ania. Durham, North Carolina: Pitchstone Publishing , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 BUL 2016
Availability
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"Drawing on her own deeply personal experiences, Ania Bula explores what it is like to live with unseen chronic disabilities. She paints a vibrant picture of what it is like to be diagnosed with two life-long debilitating conditions as a young adult and relates the challenges and frustrations of de…
Author
Bula, Ania
Place of Publication
Durham, North Carolina
Publisher
Pitchstone Publishing
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Softcover ; 224 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Abstract
"Drawing on her own deeply personal experiences, Ania Bula explores what it is like to live with unseen chronic disabilities. She paints a vibrant picture of what it is like to be diagnosed with two life-long debilitating conditions as a young adult and relates the challenges and frustrations of dealing with predatory alternative medicine practitioners, arrogant doctors, indifferent bureaucracies, and well-meaning friends and family who always seem to say either the wrong thing-or nothing at all. As she discovered, suddenly everyone's aunt is a health expert and everyone's fad diet a cure. Making matters worse, her physical torment quickly translated into mental stresses. Relationships became strained, while others, including all-important romantic ones, never had a chance to start at all. Wading through a constant stream of ignorance and lies, in a desperate attempt to find peace, to stop the pain, and to return to a more normal life, she submits to being stuffed with powders and magic potions, poked and prodded, and even "faith healed." With honesty and humor, she shares her journey of pain, suffering, and, ultimately, coping, both to help others gain some understanding about what it is like to live with chronic illness-and to help those who might similarly suffer feel less alone, so that they too might start living again.
"Drawing on the author's personal experiences with her own physical and mental health struggles, the book explores what it is like to live with chronic disabilities as a young adult"-- Provided by publisher
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9781634310734
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 BUL 2016

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Finding freedom in illness: A guide to cultivating deep well-being through mindfulness and self-compassion

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Fernando, Peter. Boulder: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2016.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 850 FER 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"'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 bee…
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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Trouble with illness, The: How illness and disability affect relationships

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Segal, Julia. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 SEG 2017
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This impressively honest book explores the effects a challenging disability or illness can have on the mind and personal relationships, and how friends, family and professionals can help.; Illness or disability can isolate people by creating vast differences in their experiences where previously th…
Author
Segal, Julia
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Softcover ; 312 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Disabilities
Relationships
Abstract
This impressively honest book explores the effects a challenging disability or illness can have on the mind and personal relationships, and how friends, family and professionals can help.
Illness or disability can isolate people by creating vast differences in their experiences where previously there were none. Friends and family can find themselves saying the wrong thing or awkwardly avoiding topics as a result. This book takes a candid look at how discomfort caused by an illness can strain a relationship between partners, families and professionals, as well as how understanding feelings of guilt or shame can transform a situation or relationship.
The insights and advice offered in this book can help children and adolescents overcome anxiousness caused by a parent's condition, improve communication between partners and family members, and increase professionals' awareness of how a client feels about their situation.
ISBN
9781785923326
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 SEG 2017

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How to be sick: A buddhist-inspired guide for the chronically ill and their caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122239
Bernhard, Toni. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 BER 2010
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
"This life-affirming, instructive and thoroughly inspiring book is a must-read for anyone who is, or who might one day be, sick. And it can also be the perfect gift of guidance, encouragement, and uplifting inspiration to family, friends, and loved ones struggling with the many terrifying or dishea…
Author
Bernhard, Toni
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover ; xvii, 191 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Emotional Health
Mental Health
Abstract
"This life-affirming, instructive and thoroughly inspiring book is a must-read for anyone who is, or who might one day be, sick. And it can also be the perfect gift of guidance, encouragement, and uplifting inspiration to family, friends, and loved ones struggling with the many terrifying or disheartening life changes that come so close on the heels of a diagnosis of a chronic condition or even life-threatening illness." --Publisher
Notes
Recommended by CCDP
ISBN
9780861716265
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
EF 800 BER 2010

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