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.
An interactive workbook to support autistic teens, and the adults in their lives, with restricted or avoidant eating, written by a clinical psychologist with 20 years experience in the field.
A Handbook for Parents of Distractible, Dreamy and Defiant Children
A practical guide to parenting children with ADHD, written by two experienced former teachers in the field of ADHD and Neurodiversity, Zoe Beezer and Fintan ORegan. Chapters include guidance on: medication, diagnosis, hyperfocus, working with schools, creating structure and routines, planning for the future and navigating the teenage years.
Experiencing abuse as a parent or carer, from a child or a young adult that you love, and care for is extremely confronting. This is a guide to help you understand why distressed children are often violent and what you can do to help them.
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.
Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child
Short, easy-read guide for parents on how to reduce family conflict by dropping unnecessary demands from daily life to help neurodivergent families to thrive.
Filled with practical tips and fun facts, this book eases over-size fears about making mistakes, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental guidance for parents and caretakers ensures maximum effectiveness.
Sophie Gaston's offers the first honest and poignant depiction of autistic regression and provides invaluable advice on understanding and identifying the symptoms and how to find acceptance and happiness following diagnosis.
A Framework Integrating Body, Mind, and Breath into Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Providing a new framework for treating patients holistically, this book offers a novel way of organizing movement therapy intake analysis. It is an innovative and integrative approach to assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, linking posture, movement, breath and wellness and lends itself to creating effective treatment plans.
A guide to aromanticism, with chapters on microlabels, different forms of love and partnership and the split attraction model, as well as advice on how to manage your mental health as an aro person, and dealing with arophobia.
