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.
With contributions from professionals in the field, this book highlights the use of art therapy as a vital response to the trauma of natural and manmade disasters. Exploring a range of events, including the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it offers an insight into the practice of art therapy at both communal and individual levels.
This book provides an introduction to art therapy's uses within the treatment of addiction and trauma. Through current research and case studies of combined approaches with other treatments and its implementations within specific demographics, it demonstrates the benefits of creativity within the recovery process.
Art Therapy Techniques and Applications contains an original composite of therapeutic goals and evocative ideas that can be used with a wide variety of clients.
There is a distinct lack of art therapy literature on working with adults with autismspectrum disorders, and this book combats this dearth by looking at the theory andpractice of working with this client group. With clinical case examples throughout, itprovides ideas for practice and interventions for use in institutional and communitysettings. ......
Recent research has shown that art therapy can be particularly effective for children with autism and related communication disorders. The extensive range of symptoms experienced by autistic people makes them extremely individual in presentation, so any treatment used must be tailored to a range of varying needs. Art Therapy with Children on the ......
By creating a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and processing trauma, art therapy can play a powerful role in assisting people with a brain injury or neurological condition to adjust to living with altered abilities and ways of thinking. Bringing together a wealth of expertise from specialists working with a range of conditions including ......
This is the first collection of art therapy work concerned exclusively with offenders. It describes how the use of art therapy has grown in adult prisons, young offender institutions, secure psychiatric and probation units. Examples of work by women and men of many different backgrounds show how art therapy can contribute to the understanding of ......
This book outlines a framework for art therapy with older adults rooted in a belief in theautonomy and self-efficacy of older adults, including those with dementia or otherdiseases of later life.Advocating for a more collaborative approach to art-making, the author presentsapproaches and directives designed to facilitate community engagement, ......
As the emotional components of physical illnesses become more recognised, there is a renewed interest in the potential of art therapy to help patients come to terms with injury, pain, and terminal and life-long conditions. A wide range of experienced art therapists describe their work and its benefits to a variety of groups including those with ......
