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.
Providing support and guidance for families of trans people, this must-have workbook offers them a safe space to navigate their own journey. Through the use of exercises, quizzes and games, reflective questions, and personal anecdotes, parents have the opportunity to explore their own wants and needs.
Partners of people in transition go through their own transitions and may or may not be conflicted as to whether they will remain in their relationship. This unique self-help workbook was created for and focuses on the partner's perspective and own journey. By providing the support and structure needed for partners to reflect, this resource ......
Your School's Transition as Your Students Transition
A workbook for school staff looking to support gender-diverse students, providing answers to common questions and opportunities for reflection throughout. Chapters delve into topics including bullying, school bathrooms, correct terminology and school curriculum, providing clear guidance for staff to ensure that students feel safe and included.
Analytical Art Psychotherapy in Theory and Practice
The Revealing Image was first published in 1991 and since then has become a seminal text. Drawing on philosophical aesthetics, psychoanalysis and analytical psychology this is an innovative study of the role of art within the transference and countertransference dynamic. Using many illustrations, both in colour and black and white, The Revealing ......
The nature and impact of the children and young people's voluntary sector
This authoritative report by NCB and NCVO provides a comprehensive analysis of the children and young people's voluntary sector in England.Using a combination of quantitative analysis of Charity Commission data, qualitative interviews with commissioners and practitioners, and a summary of the existing literature on the sector, The Ripple Effect ......
Practical Strategies for Educators and Support Staff
Elevate your support for childrens well-being in schools with our user-friendly resource, offering practical strategies and guidance for busy educators to navigate and nurture mental health.
12 Extraordinary Projects Promoting Children and Young People's Mental Health and Happiness
As rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and eating disorders are on the up among young people, how can schools provide appropriate information and support for the young people in their classrooms? How can they bridge the gap between what they know matters - the impact of these issues on learning and life-long health - and the mounting ......
Assessing and Promoting Resilience in Vulnerable Children 2
Helping practitioners in their work with vulnerable children of a school-going age, this workbook explores ways of nurturing resilience in different aspects of everyday life. Focusing on specific areas such as home life, talents and interests, friendships and social competencies, the authors show how to make thorough assessments and intervene in ......
A Brain-Based, Trauma-Informed Approach to Cultivating Your Child's Social, Emotional and Moral Development
Arleta James, LPCC is Founder and Director of Adoption & Attachment Therapy Partners LLC. She has been an adoption professional for 20 years. She spent 15 years providing adoption-attachment-trauma informed therapies at the Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio and several years as a caseworker for the Pennsylvania Statewide Adoption Network ......
