Dying To Live: Learn to Live a Full Life From YOUR Lived ExperiencesFollow a humanitarian’s twenty-year journey beyond 9/11. It takes courage to confront life and death, health and recovery. Dying To Live Learn to Live a Full Life From YOUR Lived Experiences is a do-it-yourself, self-help book for people who have a story to share and a journey to explore! Upon reading this book you will learn how to:
After working though this book, you will be able to build on your personal experiences and to create the life that you’ve been dying to live! “Christine has amazing energy, bringing out the best in the people she works with. Her remarkable work worldwide in the area of grief and trauma is testament to this positive impact. Her guidance and empathy allows others to share their painful stories and also enables them to move forward on their life journey. “ - Linda Hood BA, Certified Trauma Services Specialist, Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor and President of Association of Trauma and Stress Specialists Please consider your own readiness as you work through the suggested activities in this book. This book includes purposeful pages for mindfulness and meditation colouring. Insightful Review of Dying to Live "It's deceivingly simple - yet paradoxically profound! I read it a few times and each time went deeper and deeper into your life 'wisdom'. You have a gift! Your emotion philosophy is very similar to mine which is both co-incidental and wonderful that we can speak the same language. The mystical in your life is also a cross-over to mine and I especially love the story about when you found the apple in the Chapel."
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Cora and the CoronaOne Little Girl's Journey To Healing While in Quarantine. "Carefully staying away is the key to being corona free". Cora and the Corona is a true story of one little girl's journey to healing while in quarantine. The story explores Cora's emotional reaction to her new life in quarantine. In Cora's eye's, her life has completely stopped as she is confined to the boundaries of her home for weeks on end. Cora expresses her fear, anxiety, sadness and loneliness while missing her best friend Allorah. With nothing else to do, Cora confides in her little dog, Gizzy, about her loneliness. She soon realizes Gizzy and the neighbour's two great danes are speaking to each other through barking. This inspires Cora to explore ways to reach out to others through music. Quickly, Cora starts making instruments from recycled materials and begins to sing a tune, "Carefully staying away is the key to being corona free". Soon her back neighbours peer through their windows, as they listen to her music echo through the air. This only inspires Cora to sing louder! Cora continues her singing throughout her quarantine, inspiring those around her that one day we will be free from fear again. |
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Where is Robert?This book is designed to help you, as a parent or friend, help a child cope with death. As the child works through Where is Robert? they will recognize their feelings of grief in the characters, especially in Chrissy and her dog Peanut. Chrissy and Peanut are given a plain white box and a box of crayons to create a special memory box and memory journal of her brother Robert who has just died. They soon come to the realization that Robert lives in their memories and how comforting that is. The child is encouraged to create their very own special memory box and journal. Along with the book the child receives a 7 1/2 inches x 9 inches and 2 1/2 depth white box, a blank memory journal and a box of Crayola crayons. The child is offered to write to Chrissy and receive a letter back. This book was written to help other children realize they are not alone. Code: WIRR $18.95 Volume discounts are available, please contact. “Easily presented to children. Not threatening to children. The memory book is a wonderful idea as well as creating memories.” -Ann Swallow, Program Manager Niagara Victim Crisis Support Services By: Christine Dernederlanden C.T.S.S., C.T.R. Pub: 2000 Paperback, Includes Memory Box, Memory Journal and Crayola Crayons ISBN: 0968676200 |
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Thank You, The Power of Presence with the Grieving and DyingA beautifully illustrated book dedicated to the people who serve the dying and the grieving. The gold penmanship on delicate clear paper with reflections of the images to come brings the reader on a journey of healing, reflection and the beauty of ones life. The unique book authored by Christine has her traditional mark of intertwining the readers experience with all their senses. The unique combination of texture, feathers and drawings evoke the reader to fully experience the journey. |
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H.U.G.S. Helping Understand Grief SessionsH.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 can be used as stand-alone sessions. Each session is outlined and contains clear step-by-step instructions for the crafts. Templates for photocopying. A Caregiver's page, leader preparation and journal, tips, and common concerns to help the bereaved child. Become a H.U.G.S. facilitator. Christine has trained The District School Board of Niagara (along with supplying each Youth Counsellor with a H.U.G.S. Grief Kit) and The Catholic District School Board of Niagara. Both boards are running H.U.G.S. programs at schools in need. Christine has a repertoire of clients from Hospices to Funeral Homes. The H.U.G.S. training is endorsed by the Association of Trauma and Stress Specialist www.atss.info Author Christine Dernederlanden C.T.S.S., C.T.R. Pub: 2004 ISBN:0968676227 |
Where is My Courage?AIDED THE YOUTH OF FORT MCMURRAY FOREST FIRES. A Doctor's appointment, first time riding a bike are all times in a child's life that they need to use their courage. Often in the lives of children they are asked to use their courage to be strong. Children hesitantly will try new things. What if they could realize they have a special gift, one that gives them the strength to make it through life's many challenges. That special gift is called courage. Just as a caterpillar grows to be a butterfly, our courage grows within us. The butterfly leaves an imprint on all it touches. In the same way, when we use our courage, we are left with an imprint of all our memories. Using the well known metaphor of butterflies in your tummy, the award winning author Christine Dernederlanden draws on this to explain the meaning of courage. The story is enhanced with the use of clay therapy. The artist Cassandra Rose used clay to created the illustrations. You are encouraged to use clay therapy and the metaphor of the butterfly to assist young children in expressing themselves and finding their courage within. By: Author Christine Dernederlanden C.T.S.S., C.T.R. Pub: 2008 ISBN: 0968676235 |
Empathy BearINSPIRED BY THE CHILDREN OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. “PLEASE TAKE MY TEARS HOME WITH YOU.” Empathy Bear is an everlasting friend created from a piece of your heart and a sprinkle of your tears. Christine Dernederlanden C.T.S.S., C.T.R. was inspired to design Empathy Bear after aiding the children of September 11, 2001. “Please take my tears home with you.” Christine continually works internationally as a humanitarian in the field of trauma. She has been recognized internationally for her efforts. Card attached to bear reads: "The tear in my eye is to let you know that others feel your sadness. The heart within my paw represents the love that surrounds you. My tissue is for you, it is filled with compassion." Robert’s Press © Author, Christine Dernederlanden C.T.S.S.,C.T.R. |
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