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 Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity
A self-help guide with the advice our authors wished they'd had when first exploring and embracing their ace and aro identities. Ideal for anyone on the aspec spectrum, or those looking to better support ace and aro people in their own lives.
Skills and Exercises for Working with Clients with Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Other Emotional Sensitivities
This fun and engaging activity book helps to teach teens to manage emotions and develop relationships by tracking their progress using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques. DBT is specifically designed for emotionally sensitive young people, especially those with borderline personality disorder, and the activities in this book will ......
Carol Gray's social stories have been found to be very effective in teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the stories in My Social Stories Book take children step-by-step through basic activities such as brushing your teeth, taking a bath and wearing a safety belt in the car. These ......
A Practical Guide for Early Intervention and Child Protection
Grounded in extensive experience and research, this book provides an invaluable look at the potential of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in child and family social work. With real life examples from professionals in the field, it explores what MI is and how it is used in safeguarding work, also providing guidance on improving skills and practice.
Living with ADD/ADHD can be hectic, and parenting a child with this disorder can feel like an uphill struggle when even the simplest of tasks causes havoc. This book addresses the issues of organization and time management in relation to ADD/ADHD, suggesting practical ways of organizing your child's day and turning chaos into calm.Accommodating ......
Spoiler alert: gender norms might not be so "normal" after all. Gender is a self-understanding influenced by society, culture and personal experiences. Sex, in contrast, is a biological term. Neither of which is binary! This graphic medicine comic is a unique exploration into the intersection of gender identity, sex and their inherent strangeness.
An Evidence-Based Guide to Support Emotional Wellbeing
Following growing popularity in aromatherapy, this comprehensive and wide-ranging guide offers expert guidance on how to use essential oils safely to support womens mental health across all ages. Conditions addressed include anxiety, depression, panic disorders, as well as discussion on grief, pregnancy, postpartum, PMS, and menopause.
Activities for Young Adults from ACT, DBT, and Recovery-Oriented CBT
This mental health workbook is designed specifically for teenagers and young adults with psychosis. Written by a professional therapist with personal experience of living with psychosis, it includes activities to help you set goals for recovery, manage symptoms, create a crisis plan, and more.
Techniques, Clinical Applications and New Perspectives
New opportunities have emerged for music therapy methods following technological advances. There is a new need for these methods integration into receptive music therapy practice which this all-new edition explores to the benefit of students and experienced music therapists a like.
