Publications

Nitkin, P. (2021). Counselling with a therapy-animal. In Kogan, L., & Erdman, P. (Eds.), Career Paths in Human-Animal Interaction for Social and Behavioral Scientists (1st ed.) (pp. 165-167). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429347283

Nitkin, P. & Buchanan, M. (2020) Relationships between people with cancer and their companion animals: What helps and hinders, Anthrozoos, 33(2), 243-259. 

Nitkin, P. (2014) Relationships between people with cancer and their pets. Doctoral dissertation. http://circle.ubc.ca/handle/2429/46255

B.C. Cancer Agency (2013). Contributor & Writer: Teens Web-based Resource Project: Facts/feelings about cancer 4 teens. On-line resource for teenagers with a family member who has cancer.  http://facts4teens.bccancer.bc.ca/default.htm#.U2qEf_ldV8E

Nitkin, P. (2012). The Human- Animal Bond: Relationships between People with Cancer and their Pets: Paper Presentation, Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference.

Parkinson, M. (2012). Your “Work Book: Cancer and Returning to Work. Nitkin, P, Greenbank, D, Tanliao, J. (Editors and Contributors). B.C. Cancer Agency.

Nitkin, P., Parkinson, M., Schultz, I. (2011). Cancer and Work: A Canadian Perspective. Commissioned paper: Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology.

Slakov, J. & Janes, K. (2004, 1999). Time For Me: An activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer.  P. Nitkin (Contributor). B.C. Cancer Agency.

Nitkin, P. (2000). The experience of connection in groups for people with cancer. Master’s Thesis.

Nitkin, P. & Smith, L. (1999). Guided relaxation and music. B.C. Cancer Agency, produced by Pacificline Music, Vancouver, B.C.

Nitkin, P. & Gurr, R. (1997). Let the Rest of the World Go By. Guided relaxation recording. Lions Gate Hospital, produced by Lucky Dog Studios, North Vancouver, B.C.