James Edwin Roberts was killed last year in a cycling accident. Now his Nambour parents want to help others cope through hard times using a technique they developed while struggling with their devastating loss and daily stresses.

“James’ love for colour in nature not only helped him stay positive as he progressed as an artist, but now it is also helping us,” said Dr Bob Roberts PhD. 

“We are on a mission to share this technique with our Sunshine Coast community on behalf of James, who was always helping those in need. It is his legacy and we want to honour that.”

“As we suffered through the trauma and grief, together with daily stresses and anxieties, we investigated how the effects of colours in natural settings influenced our feelings, thoughts and actions and brought balance back to our lives,” said Lorraine.

Their experiences helped them discover a technique they call Balance With Colour that enables them to stay positive despite the daily doses of negativity that bombard us all, especially lately.

“We felt inspired to write Balance with Colour: To avoid sliding into depression,” they said.

Lorraine and Bob say the technique is easy to follow, can be learned in minutes and becomes a habit with just a few days practice. “A gift from nature for a lifetime.”

The technique can benefit young or old; it can be used privately; as a family (a great conversation and vocabulary-building game); or with social or professional groups. The couple also wrote a companion book, the Balance With Colour Guide, to explain how to share the technique with others.

“We recommend these books to anyone experiencing daily stress, especially if it may lead to depression. They are a legacy from our son, James, to us all.”

Lorraine and Bob again want to warn cyclists to take care and to not be complacent when wearing a helmet: “they are not enough”.

The books are available by emailing robertsbob@optusnet.com.au or from The Little Book Nook, Shop 5/4-6 Little Main St, Palmwoods, QLD 4555 or from the Amazon/Kindle bookshelf.