Christine Dernederlanden is the award winning author of "Where is Robert?", the grief kit that aided over 6000 families affected by 9/11/01, and H.U.G.S. Helping Children Understand Grief Sessions. Christine has been a finalist for Woman of The Year and Entrepreneur of The Year and has been honored with the Leadership and Communication Award from the Toastmasters Public Speaking Organization.
Christine continues to put her talents to work dealing with sensitive subjects for teaching, television and radio. Christine has written for The St.Catharines Standard, The Grief Digest, Woman’s World, and many publications throughout Canada and the United States. Writing is her passion and for the article "Putting all my problems in perspective" Christine was awarded the 2001 Standard Literary Prize.
Christine works in various camps for the bereaved. These camps are a time for healing and friendship for bereaved children, parents and family members. From the camps derived her latest title H.U.G.S. Helping Children Understand Grief Sessions. She is continuously involved with the families from 9/11 and has received letters from NASA and other organizations concerned with tragic events. Christine is the recipient of a Certificate of Appreciation from U.S. Secretary of Defense, Donald H. Rumsfeld.
By Christine Dernederlanden
Chrissy looks for her brother Robert. She soon realizes, with the help of her family and friends, that Robert has died, but lives on in her memories. Her Aunt Jane gives Chrissy and Peanut, her pet dog, a plain white box to create a very special memory box. This book includes a memory box, a box of crayons and a blank memory journal. Published by Robert's Press in 2000.
H.U.G.S. Helping Children Understand Grief Sessions
By Christine Dernederlanden
H.U.G.S. was designed to encourage young children to express themselves and work through the numerous emotions that accompany the grieving process. H.U.G.S. uses play therapy, art therapy, music, dance, poetry, and various objects to express oneself. The sessions can run consecutively or used as stand-alone sessions. Each session is outlined and contains clear step-by-step instructions for the crafts. Templates for photocopying. Published by Robert's Press 2004
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"About a month ago my older brother drowned. I would like to thank you for writing such a wonderful book (Where is Robert? Grief kit)...it helped me and the memory box was the best idea to help people like me understand what has happened."
- Tamara Simmons, Bereaved Child