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.
Conflict is an increasing feature of modern life, and very often it has disastrous and destructive outcomes. This volume examines the contribution that can be made by arts approaches, both to our understanding of conflict and to its constructive resolution. The contributors describe ways in which the arts can be used to understand the process of ......
Eating disorders are of increasing concern in the medical and psychiatric professions. The symptoms and aetiology ascribed to such disorders and the treatment methods prescribed to clients are discussed, focusing on the use of specific arts therapies within this area, including discussions of the theoretical models they are based on, the ......
Guidance for arts therapists across all modalities on working with sexual offenders. A wide variety of patients and contexts are covered, and the book contains a wealth of practical advice on how to carry out therapy effectively with this client group, in a trauma-informed, well-supervised manner.
For those with mobility and communication challenges, arts therapies can be especiallysignificant and rewarding as a means of self-expression and engaging with others. Thisbook provides practical guidance on multimodal and archetypal arts therapy approachesadapted specifically for a physical disability context.Practical strategies and ......
In a multidisciplinary setting or team, competing perspectives and principles can be challenging to negotiate, but supportive working relationships and effective collaboration can ultimately lead to an enriched experience and innovative outcomes for both professionals and clients. Drawing on their diverse experiences, art, music, drama, play and ......
Drawing together contributions from around the world, this text considers the questions of identity and background, and how they can inform and alter the practice of arts therapy. Part One contains examples of working with refugees and migrants from a variety of backgrounds, highlighting some of the problems that are associated with working with ......
Yoga to Help Children with their Emotions, Self-Regulation and Body Awareness
Teaching yoga to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other special needs is easy using this visual how-to handbook.Breaking down yoga instruction pose by pose, body part by body part, breath by breath, this book uses easy-to-understand language and clear photographs to show parents, teachers, yoga instructors, and other professionals how to ......
Illustrated storybook to teach children aged 3-6 about consent, and how important it is to respect people and their differing boundaries. It is equally suitable for use as a standalone story or as part of a structured lesson plan, and its engaging illustrations and fun story will keep children's attention over multiple readings.
Expelled from mainstream education and vaguely aware she has something called 'Asparagus' Syndrome, 12-year-old Jessica is sent away to a residential school for young people with autism. Here, at first miserable and misunderstood, she spends the next five years trying to cope with the strict school system fighting against misguided teacher ......
