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.
A revealing account of a three-year therapy journey between a therapist and client, co-authored by them both. It sensitively presents the challenges that an adult survivor of childhood abuse had to overcome, and offers insight for therapists into how creative use of relational models of working paved the way for the client's healing.
Explore how you can become a neurodiversity affirming clinician. With advice on presuming competence, self-advocacy and reframing behaviours, this book offers everything you need to start implementing neurodiversity affirming protocols into your practice.
Dr Karen Treismans colourful deck of self-esteem and strengths cards provides a creative way to open discussions and explore feelings with children aged 6+ and teens. Accompanied by an explanatory booklet, they are designed to be flexible and adaptable and can be used one-on-one or in a group setting.
A practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's 13 years' practical experience in supported employment and is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development. It emphasizes the central ......
Full of practical strategies, this storybook for children aged 5-9 addresses loss, grief and hope. Written from the perspective of Mia who has experienced the sudden death of her mother, it covers the different stages of grief, from initial disbelief, anger and sadness to resolution and hope.
Stories & Lesson Plans to Teach Inclusivity & Social Issues
A compendium of social stories followed by activities, lesson plans and useful resources for teachers and parents to discuss their opinions and concerns on a range of issues such as gender diversity, racism, neurodiversity and climate change.
Practical Philosophy, Useful Tools, and True Stories
Down-to-earth guide to implementing restorative justice in schools, with concrete tools and real-world stories to help. It is packed with expertise on everything from restorative circles to understanding the importance of conflict, and the authors demonstrate throughout the value of a restorative approach in bringing out the best in your school.
An estimated 1 in every 40 adults has experienced problematic hoarding, yet there are few resources dedicated to understanding and supporting people with Hoarding Disorder. This book gives practitioners much-needed practical guidance on how to help those affected by extreme clutter, chronic disorganisation, and hoarding. Encouraging a ......
