ABOUT US


Each triangle represents part of the phrase
Helping People—Through Life’s—Challenges.

Through the centre of the triangles are six diamonds which represent
Robert’s Press Canada's Grief Resource Centre.
These six diamonds are a symbol of unity:
The unity of the grieving people and of the people devoted to helping them in an
effort to make a difference.

Together We Can Make A Difference

Robert’s Press was founded in 2000 by Christine Dernederlanden 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.

As the president of Robert’s Press Canada's Grief Resource Centre, 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 continuously is 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 former U.S. Secretary of Defense, Donald H. Rumsfeld. Christine Dernederlanden is continuing her studies in the field of bereavement and trauma.

Presentations, Guest Speaker and Workshops

  • Christine Dernederlanden shares her expertise and experiences in the field of bereavement throughout North America. Topics include:
    - H.U.G.S. Helping children and teenagers understand grief support group development.
    - Suicide from a child's perspective.
    - Grief and play, art and music therapy.
  • Christine offers support, education and encouragement.
  • She offers customized workshops or presentations to focus on the organizations present needs.
  • Christine believes in play therapy and hands-on interaction with her audience. She uses various objects to explain grief and its many forms.
  • She has inspired volunteers, professionals and the bereaved to continue to help each other.
  • For presentations, guest speaker, and workshops please contact Robert's Press.
Visit www.christinedernederlanden.com

“As [Dernederlanden] told her incredible stoic story, [she] turn to her audience and said, 'It takes courage to care for people who are dying'.” — Newspaper