Jessica Kingsley Publishers was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and is committed to publishing books that make a difference. In 2004 we opened our US office in Philadelphia and in 2017 we became part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
We publish books for professionals and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, practical theology and gender diversity. We have a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger.
''The Metaphoric Body'' is a conductive guidebook and resource offering suggestions, ideas, exercises and a way of working towards the therapeutic process. The authors show how the exploration of the body through archetypal symbols transforms and facilitates change in people's lives. As international pioneers with 35 years' experience in the ......
''Good Practice in Child Protection'' is a practical handbook for use by all professionals who work with child abuse cases as they get to grips with the new legislation on child protection. The contributors come from a wide range of backgrounds, including the social services, medicine, the legal professions and the police force. The book is based ......
''Alcohol Problems'' provides a practical working handbook for all those who counsel people with drinking problems. It outlines the theoretical origins of harmful drinking; describes the nature and type of difficulty that the drinker's personality presents; and offers practical advice to help the drinker come to terms with the issue. This ......
This comprehensive handbook aims to serve as a major resource for all those involved in group work with children and adolescents. Bringing together the skills, practical experience and expertise of a wide range of contributors, it provides comprehensive analysis and practical guidance on all aspects of the subject under five broad headings: ......
This book explores the role of drama, movement and music in helping mentally disturbed patients to emerge from their twilight world into a state where they can begin to come to terms with themselves and with daily living. The basic principles of movement are outlined, and their use and practical value discussed. The book is intended for those ......
Written for parents, carers and professionals who have responsibilities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities, ''Listen to Me'' focuses on two crucial issues: how to cope with the complex problems of someone with this level of disability, interpret their needs successfully, and maintain effective contact with all the ......
Exploring the relationship between research and practice in the arts therapies, this book examines the effects and processes of arts therapies interventions in health, education, community and social services settings, highlighting the urgent need for research to be undertaken and communicated to policy makers in order for it to have an effect on ......
...the selected papers give a graphic description of the overall nature of the work of music therapists... gives a good overview to music therapy practice and is presented in an interesting and lively fashion.British Journal of Occupational Therapy...these papers give new insights into music therapy and research as each practitioner espouses a ......
This book provides an analysis of later life. By using a life course perspective, it explores the ways in which bases of structural advantage and disadvantage, such as housing, social class, ethnicity, health and disability, have cumulative impacts on the situation of older people. Contributors address key processes of change, and how these ......
