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.
Dive into the heart of social work in this pioneering A-Z reference guide which brings theory to life through the lived experience of social workers. Drawing on narrative accounts from a thriving community of practice, this justice-driven book offers authentic and intimate outlooks on the realities of social work.
Each chapter focuses on ......
The EVOLVING framework for health, social care and education professionals
Leadership in the caring professions presents unique challenges, as teams are expected to balance the dual pressures of organisational requirements and empathetic responses to clients' and patients' needs. The tried-and-tested EVOLVING framework offers a psychologically-responsive approach to leadership, allowing you to provide effective support ......
Your Expert Guide to Thriving in a Stressful Workplace
Are you keen to banish burnout for good?
Burnout-Free Working is written by Dr Richard Duggins - a leading expert and trainer on preventing burnout in high stress jobs, also known as The Doctors Doctor. In this book he reveals the secrets of his trade for the first time.
Unlock the secrets to creating a trauma-informed yoga program for supporting asylum seekers, refugees and new immigrants in this accessible, practical guide. Asylum seekers, refugees and new immigrants often suffer with mental health concerns such as posttraumatic stress disorder, due to trauma experienced before, during, and after fleeing their ......
Society recognises a more diverse range of sexual identities than ever before, but people often still think we have to choose one and stick to it forever. If the idea of a single, unchanging sexual identity just doesn't fit right - this is the book for you. Challenging binary notions of sexuality and gender, this is a deep exploration of fluid ......
A Whole-School Guide to Implementation - with Downloadable Templates and Resources
This highly practical guide will give you the knowledge and structures you need to incorporate trauma-informed practice into your school. It provides an an introductory primer to attachment styles, threat responses, adverse child experiences and recent neuroscience, and outlines how to embed trauma-informed practice using a PACE approach ......
How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and Be Hot While Doing It!)
How can I enjoy my hot disabled body whilst dealing with internalised ableism? How can I best navigate my sex life with mobility issues or a carer? Why are queer spaces so inaccessible - and what can I do about it? Andrew Gurza is seriously hot. He's also seriously disabled. Having spent a lifetime navigating the bars, clubs and apps of the ......
Autism in women and girls is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. This comprehensive guide offers a clinical definition and clinical criteria for Autism as well as case studies illustrating the autistic female experience. Written for professionals and autistic women alike, the female profile of autism is demystified and associated subjects ......
Work Creatively with Intersectionality within the Therapeutic Professions
Everyone is a unique combination of varied - and sometimes conflicting - facets that make up their identity. From ethnicity and gender to social class and formal education, the layers of our identity influence every part of our lives, but discussing these layers in the therapeutic space can feel complex and daunting. Easy-to-follow creative ......
