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 Connected Therapist's Guide to Low-Cost Activities for Working with Children
In using this resourceful guide, therapists can develop a comprehensive understanding of how trauma impacts their young clients brains and sensory systems. Filled with therapeutic strategies and activities tailored to specific regions of the brain, professionals will be able to optimise brain rehabilitation and improve sensory processing ......
Relationship anarchy is a new term for a very old practice: prioritizing relationships of all kinds, not just romantic connections. But how does one build an ethical community of friends, lovers and more?
This book will explore how to build and sustain fulfilling relationships within the relationship anarchy framework. Well ......
A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being
This is the go-to-guide to surviving and thriving as an autistic adult. Featuring customisable, stress-relieving strategies that are easy to implement into busy everyday life to create a calmer, happier you. Packed with lived-experience and professional tips and tricks, this guide works to help you truly look after your autistic self.
Autism in women and girls is still not widely understood, and is often misrepresented or even overlooked. This graphic novel offers an engaging and accessible insight into the lives and minds of autistic women, using real-life case studies.
This updated edition of Maxine Aston's workbook is packed full of insightful, helpful and easily accessible activities for couples where one partner is on the autism spectrum to understand and accept their differences. This book expands on topics including verbal and non-verbal communication, sexual issues, socialising and parenting, with case ......
The Really Useful Stuff You Need to Know About Coping Brilliantly with Bullying
Its not always easy to stand out from the crowd, especially if youre a teenager. Theres a lot of information out there on how to deal with bullying, but a lot of it is contradictory or seems like it wont work...
This two-book set includes 10 Steps to Reducing Your Childs Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT-Based Fun With Feelings Parent Manual, and Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum: The CBT Activity Book for Kids age 4-8.
Understanding Attachment and How to Nurture a Closer Relationship with Your Child
Theraplay® is an attachment-focused model of parenting that helps parents to understand and relate to their child. Based on a sequence of play activities that are rooted in neuroscience, Theraplay offers a fun and easy way for parents and children to connect. Theraplay is particularly effective with looked after and adopted ......
A Step-by-Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness
What can you really do in 10 minutes? You could call a friend, read the news, eat a bowl of cereal, or doomscroll on social media - and now, with this book, you can improve your mental health. No matter how busy or stressful your day, with 10-minute steps and quick exercises, you can better understand and manage your experiences with depression ......
