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.
A practical tool for all job developers, this workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It draws on Steve Leach's 13 years' practical experience in supported employment and is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development. It emphasizes the central ......
The Nature, Function, and Interpretation of Dreams
This volume summarizes the knowledge that science has been able to amass about the world of dreams since Freud first published his book ''Interpretation of Dreams'' in 1900. Vedfelt reviews, in depth, the large body of research about dreams that has found its way into the literature, from the work of Freud and Jung to that of many other important ......
This book takes as its subject matter bullying behaviour in a wide range of settings, including kindergartens, schools, the workplace, in sports and prisons. Examining bullying in each of these areas, it discusses alternative views and perspectives on bullying, helping policy makers and professionals to coordinate their work and so tackle the ......
Professionals working with ethnic minority children can find themselves at a loss as to how to understand and meet their needs and how to recognise and accept differences among groups. Offering practical guidelines based on sound research and practice, the book provides a focus on some of the most difficult and topical issues in this field of ......
Individuals experiencing rehabilitation are subject to profound life adjustments, and the contributors to this book explore how the relationship between counsellor and client can be a source of support during that time. Describing pioneering initiatives in a range of rehabilitation settings the authors draw out the historical background and ......
Reflecting current concerns in health and social care to bring theory and practice closer together, this is a comprehensive guide to integrating assessment, learning and practice. The authors - an academic, a training officer and a practitioner - present complementary perspectives on the problem. They argue that a holistic approach to learning can ......
Children may not understand where their dreams come from and may even experience terrifying nightmares that stop them being able to sleep, and frighten them when they are awake. What do you do as an adult to help them overcome their nightmares? How do you know what is ''normal'' dreaming for their age and development? This guide gives a ......
A Father's Memoir About Raising a Gifted Child with Autism
A little nine-year-old boy looks down at the gymnasium floor. The room is filled with children who like and respect him, but he has no real friends. He can barely name anyone in his class, and has trouble with the simplest things - recognizing people, pretending, and knowing when people are happy or angry or sad. Much of his life has been filled ......
Advocacy is a critically important element in the development of effective services with a learning disability. It is seen by many as the critical link between theory and practice in creating a truly inclusive society. This text presents an in-depth examination of the historical, legal and philosophical contexts within which advocacy services have ......
