Resources for Teens and Children
Caregivers and small groups can access resources for teens and children in print or digitally for easy device use.
UNSTUCK: A GUIDE FOR LIVING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES (Expanded edition)
UNSTUCK is a Bible-based resource for youth (ages 13 and up) facing uncertainty. It can be used either as a small group curriculum with a youth leader or as a personal journal for youth to go through on their own.
Developed by the Trauma Healing Institute at American Bible Society, the book provides practical support and biblical wisdom for youth who have gone through disruptive events like natural disaster, displacement, and violence. UNSTUCK is easily adaptable and can help youth cope with any crisis that causes trauma. It is informed by best practices in mental health and two decades of experience using trauma healing materials worldwide with Christian churches from every tradition.
UNSTUCK has five sessions, each featuring a story, discussion questions, activities, and a Bible focus to help youth identify their feelings and find ways to cope and connect with God. Each session takes approximately 90 minutes in a small group.
God Is With Me: A Family Guide to Living After Disaster
This is a Bible-based resource to help parents and children cope in times of uncertainty, especially after a disaster. It is informed by best practices in mental health as well as two decades of experience using trauma healing materials worldwide with Christian churches from every tradition. God Is With Me is designed for families with children ages 8–12 but can be adapted for other ages. It may be used on its own or paired with the Beyond Disaster booklet. PDF, 56 pages.
New: an edition adapted for refugees is now available in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
Using Beyond Disaster with Small Groups
Guidance for using the Beyond Disaster booklet with small groups, which is a recommended way of encountering the material. This 9-page document includes background information, ideas for leading a group, and tips on facilitating discussion on the booklet. No professional training is required. This resource offers additional support to leaders who may feel unprepared to address the effects of trauma.
“Beyond Disaster: A Survivor’s Guide for Spiritual First Aid is a simple yet profound tool to care for those who have experienced trauma or equip those who will respond. A strong reliance on Scripture and practical approach takes an individual, family, or team through the emotions they are experiencing and the questions they may be asking in a way that is relatable and applicable to a variety of situations. This book has obviously been put together by people with real-life experience and a passion for holistic care.”
— Nate Killoren, Director of Crisis Response, SIM
7-Day Reading Plan
A 7-Day Reading Plan based on Beyond Disaster is now available in English on YouVersion, the Bible App, and on Bible.com. Click here or search “Beyond Disaster” in the app.
