Reviews
"I attended Christine's S.O.A.R grief camp this past December and it was unlike any other grief management workshops I've attended in the past. I truly appreciated her opening up about her own grief with her brother Robert. The activities she had us do truly help me stabilize my pain and grief and left me with some amazing coping skills. I would highly recommend this camp to everyone and anyone dealing with any type of grief! Thank you so much Christine! "
Michelle Mattatall M’Chigeeng First Nations, Health Centre
Camp SOAR 2023
“Healing. Insight. Support.” “Camp SOAR was a great success. The participants felt comfortable and safe sharing their grief and loss with each other. It was emotional and uplifting at the same time. The various activities that Christine and the volunteers put forth flowed easily and effortless-ly. The feedback was 100% positive”.
-Robin Omnet-Schachinger, Program Assistant for Traditional Heal-er/Psychiatry/Naturopath/Chiropodist Clinics and Transportation Mnaamodzawin Health Services
“Specializing is trauma identification and recovery, she (Christine) has been able to help guide staff (both personally and as a team) in recognizing the root causes of the trauma and in developing sound strategies that resolve the strains and restore their ability to move forward effectively and with a more positive outlook. Her strong leadership, coaching and accountability structures provide solid pathways for everyone in the organization to follow. She has helped staff regain their leader-ship capacity following the significant and destructive emotional influence of the pandemic that is leading to a healthier and stronger organizational culture.”
- Mike Taylor Executive Director: Youth Resources Niagara
“I read your book and I really, really liked it Christine! 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.”
Bill Brubacher - Certified Bereavement Specialist Certified Conflict Coach/Elder Mediator
'"Christine presents very practical strategies and tools that can be easily implemented with children and their families. Her warm, friendly and natural approach to such sensitive issues make her an easy presenter to listen to."
- Leah Ferron, Child Development Counsellor, Near North District School Board
'"Christine presents very practical strategies and tools that can be easily implemented with children and their families. Her warm, friendly and natural approach to such sensitive issues make her an easy presenter to listen to."
- Leah Ferron, Child Development Counsellor, Near North District School Board
"Christine is a knowledgeable speaker who captivates her audience. Her humour and enthusiasm gets everyone excited. Through art, music and play therapy, Mrs. Dernederlanden points out the positive side of life's situations. She has a unique ability to draw attention to the present and fu-ture."
- Barbara Maurer MA, LPC,CTS New York
"I have had an opportunity to see Christine speak on two separate occasions regarding issues per-taining to grief, bereavement and trauma and have found her presentation formats to be organized, engaging and practical. Christine exudes a confidence in her speaking, demonstrating a vast amount of energy, enthusiasm and eagerness in helping others recognize their potential within this area."
- Nancy Morphet, Certified Child Life Specialist
“Christine has amazing energy and inspires people to do their best and brings out the best in those that she works with. Her remarkable work worldwide in the area of grief/trauma is testament to the positive impact that she has on people. Her empathetic nature allows those she is helping to share their painful stories and enables them to move through the pain of their grief journey.”
- Linda Hood BA, Certified Trauma Services Specialist, Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor. President of Association of Trauma and Stress Specialists
“As [Dernederlanden] told her incredible stoic story, [she] turned to her audience and said, “It takes courage to care for people who are dying”.”
- The Winchester Press