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Rainbows of Hope Books

Children in Crisis: A New Commitment
Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn, editor
ISBN: 0-912552-97-2
Published by MARC, 1996
Paper, approx. 270 pages
WEC USD Price: $18.00 + freight

Children in Crisis spells out the role of the church in a biblical, God-directed response to the ills of children. This unique book will acquaint the reader with the problems of street children, sexually exploited children, children of war, child laborers, the girl child, children with HIV/AIDS and more. After exposing the problems, Children in Crisis shows the reader how some have responded. It also helps the reader learn how to counsel wounded children and nurture them spiritually. A special "Tool Box" section introduces Christian agencies that specialize in providing help to hurting children.

 

Healing the Children of War: A Handbook for Ministry to Children Who Have Suffered Deep Traumas
Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn, editor
ISBN: 0-912552-87-5
Published by MARC, 1995
Paper, approx. 320 pages
WEC USD Price $18.00 + freight

Healing the Children of War is designed to give practical guidance to those who desire to be of service to little ones whose lives have been shattered by conflict. Joining Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn as authors are qualified professionals, many of whom, like her, have lived through civil wars alongside the children who suffered unspeakable horrors. Used in over 70 countries, this book is an excellent tool for anyone working with traumatized children generally, not only with children of war. It will help the reader understand trauma and give ideas on how to help children who have lived through horrendous circumstances.

 

Street Children: A Guide to Effective Ministry
Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn, editor
ISBN: 1-887983-01-5
Published by MARC, 1997
Paper, approx. 255 pages
WEC USD Price $18.00 + freight

Anyone working in urban mission or with forgotten children will be motivated by this volume and become better equipped to face the challenges of this complex ministry.

 

 

 

 

 

Sexually Exploited Children: Working to Protect and Heal
Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn & Marjorie McDermid, editors
ISBN: 1-887983-09-0
Published by MARC, 1998
Paper, approx. 325 pages
WEC USD Price $18.00 + freight

Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn and Marjorie McDermid provide us with a hands-on, practical resource for people who are ready to respond to the needs of exploited children. The authors of this volume outline helpful strategies and specific actions to combat this crisis. They also present effective healing and prevention programs.

Sexually Exploited Children is not only about the evils of child exploitation, it is also about hope. It is designed to help the reader become an effective instrument to facilitate Christ’s healing and love to broken children.

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Children Affected by HIV/AIDS, Compassionate Care
Dr. Phyllis Kilbourn, editor
Published by MARC, 2002
Paper, approx. 206 pages
WEC USD Price: $18.00 + freight

The diversity of authorship - practitioners, community educators, psychologists, mission strategists, medical professionals - and their collective insights and expertise have provided a valuable resource for those attempting to cope with the awesome task of being compassionate caregivers to the millions of children who desperately need help living through the tragedy and brokenness of AIDS.

Edited by Phyllis Kilbourn, Children affected by HIV/AIDS takes a compassionate look at the lives of children who have been touched by HIV/AIDS and the psychosocial ramifications for their caregivers.

 

Briefings: Children in Crisis
Glenn Myers
Published by OM Books, 1998
Paper, approx. 64 pages

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Update yourself with Briefings, they will help you catch the vision of what Christians are doing in the areas of the world's greatest need. If you're a Christian, you'll be able to pray meaningfully for your brothers and sisters in situations remote from your own.

 

 

 

 

 

Training:

Module 1: Trauma & Crisis Care

Curriculum & Module Developer: Phyllis Kilbourn, Ph.D.

This 15-lesson module (212 pages) provides an understanding of the impact of trauma-produced losses in the life of a child and how to restore those losses.

The lessons place emphasis on holistic ministry, covering various effective intervention principles that promote healing and facilitate closure to a child's traumatic experiences.

Included with the module are lesson enrichment resources, notes on childhood development, a crisis care teaching guide, a children-in-crisis video and a CD containing more than 50 visual aids suitable for producing transparencies and/or handouts. Price: US$40.00.

The Curriculum, including lesson plans, enrichment resources, Visual Aids CD and the Children in Crisis DVD. Price US $40.00 plus freight.

The resource textbook is, Healing the Children of War: A handbook for ministry to children who have suffered deep trauma, Phyllis Kilbourn editor. Price US$18.00.

Module 2: Street Children

Curriculum & Module Developer: Phyllis Kilbourn, Ph.D.

The material in this 18-lesson module (202 pages) is designed to train those working, or desiring to work, with street children.

A foundational course, it helps participants understand who street children are and why they are on the streets.

 

 

It also provides an understanding of the types of intervention commonly applied and gives step-by-step help for establishing a sustainable street children's project.

In addition it highlights the challenges of working with street children and some real solutions to addressing these issues. Included is a CD containing more than 100 visual aids suitable for producing transparencies and/or handouts and a DVD of video clips for use in teaching the course. Price US $45.00 plus shipping and handling.

The resource textbook is, Street Children: A Guide to Effective Ministry, Phyllis Kilbourn editor. Price: US $18.00 plus shipping and handling.

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Otherwise books may be obtained from CCTI - USA, checks payable to Crisis Care Training International (CCTI). Contact information: crisiscare@comporium.net

Crisis Care Training International
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Fort Mill
SC 29716
United States of America

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