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.
How to Survive and Thrive if You're Neurodivergent
Rising star entrepreneur Onyinye Udokporo shares her story of being young, black and dyslexic in a society where dyslexia was presented as a white male issue, and shares tips and strategies that enabled her to thrive in the face of adversity.
A Trauma-Informed Guide for Counselors, Educators, and Parents
Riley the Brave is back with a trauma-informed feelings activity book for children ages 5-10. Empower the brave cubs in your life with 60+ games and activities to help them be the boss of their brains. This strengths-based approach is easily adaptable for groups and classrooms. Features an educational introduction for caring adults.
Conversation-Starters For Working with Children and Adolescents After Trauma aims to make this process easier for practitioners, by offering gentle, playful techniques to help children who are closed or withdrawn to start to open up.
Interpreting Laboratory Tests Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
Translating Western biomedicine into Chinese medicine patterns and physiology, this seminal text guides readers in using lab tests alongside their traditional diagnostic tools. It allows practitioners to enhance their treatment plans whilst focussing on how pathophysiologic states develop in the body.
A Visual Guide to Help Brain and Body for Children on the Autism Spectrum
The ASD Feel Better Book is designed to help children on the autism spectrum develop insight into what can upset them and make them feel bad and then increase their awareness of how to make themselves feel good again.
This books explores how qigong can be incorporated into yoga sequencing by covering key concepts and principles. It will allow yoga teachers to become more dynamic in their practise through a unique approach to yoga, and also offers valuable ideas on finding appropriate and appealing themes for yoga classes.
Life story work allows care-experienced and adopted young people to understand their histories and come to terms with their feelings about the past.
This accessible guide helps therapists and social care professionals to develop their skills to support children and families through their life story journey. It builds on the ......
An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy, Chinese Medical Theory, and Channels
This is a creative, entry-level book on Chinese medicine theory, philosophy, and concepts told in an accessible, story-telling format in the context of a child visiting their grandparents over the summer and having lessons over afternoon tea. I
A Clinical Introduction to the Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic, Plain Questions
The most important classical text of Chinese Medicine, The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Chinese Medicine is often seen as daunting by students who are faced with a variety of different translations, of which some may not be reliable. This introductory guide makes it accessible to all, providing a summary of each chapter which ......
