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.
Many children worry about doing things on their own, with fears escalating to the point of not being able to leave their parents' side. But staying with a parent isn't always possible, and doing things independently is an important part of growing up. Facing Mighty Fears About Being Apart From Parents teaches 3 steps to manage oversize fears. Fun ......
A Holistic Guide to Supporting Women on their Menopause Journey
Bringing together western medical science and eastern wellbeing for menopause education, this book helps yoga teachers develop their understanding of menopause and women's health as well as support their students. Petra Coveney - creator of Menopause Yoga (TM) -shares yoga, breath and meditation practices, poses, and CBT and self-enquiry methods ......
Frank, friendly and funny, Trans Teen Survival Guide will leave transgender and non-binary teens informed, empowered and armed with all the tips, confidence and practical advice they need to navigate life as a trans teen.
Wondering how to come out to your family and friends, what it's like ......
Chair yoga is a revolutionary concept designed to make thenumerous benefits of classical yoga available to a wider range of physical abilities. This step-by-step program can be practiced by virtually anyone, anywhere, in any chair, to stimulate physical and mental well-being.This fully illustrated guide contains ninety easy-to-master exercises ......
A Creative Tool for Assessments, Interventions, and Strengthening Relationships with Parents, Carers, and Children
This versatile deck features 100 colourful cards and a detailed instruction manual. Developed by Dr. Karen Treisman for professionals working with parents, carers and families, it is a proven, easy to use tool to help explore relationships and aid assessments and interventions.
A Creative Tool for Assessments, Interventions, and Learning for Work with Adversity and Stress in Children and Adults
The cards are organized into four different types: sentence completion cards, survival response cards, signals/signs cards and different types of trauma cards. Developed to be inclusive of a variety of learning styles, abilities and language skills, the pack can be used with individuals, groups, teams, and organizations.
Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging
Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one. With expert advice on how to feel secure taking off your mask, this guide will give you all the tools you need to re-connect with yourself and the things you love.
In this ground-breaking debut, Charli Clement combines their own experiences alongside unique short profiles from individuals with chronic illness, to provide an intimate and insightful look at the complexities of living with both autism and chronic illness. From navigating your diagnosis and healthcare, learning how to manage pain and your own ......
