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.
The voice is a powerful instrument in music therapy practice and this anthology of voicework techniques explores everything the practitioner and researcher needs to know in order to bring about successful vocal interventions across a broad range of client groups.Compiling a wealth of international evidence-based practice, this book offers detailed ......
This volume explores the human capacity for resilience despite the experience of adversity in early life. The contributors focus on the factors which enable people to recover from early trauma and stress, and demonstrate how human development is an ongoing process through out the life course. They draw on theory and practice from fields as diverse ......
International Evidence for Improving Child Welfare, Child Protection and Children's Rights
Global support for improving child welfare and upholding the rights of children is strong, but in practice often fails to recognise the emerging gap between traditional child welfare practices and the evolving nature of child vulnerability.This book takes an international perspective on child welfare, examining how global and national frameworks ......
Ruth Deane suffered from OCD for many years. She is now a registered counsellor, singer in a blues band and an avid horse rider. She is married and has a son and three step children and lives in Lincolnshire, England.
A Teacher's Guide to Improving Movement, Health and Wellbeing
This guide provides yoga teachers, therapists and rehab professionals with the skills required to create an inclusive, accessible aqua yoga environment, safe for those who are unable to swim as well as those with a variety of health conditions such as lupus, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis amongst others.
What Counsellors and Therapists Can Learn from the Lived Experiences of Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Child sexual abuse leaves a legacy that continues to affect survivors in adulthood. This practical book is full of personal stories that provide helping professionals with the knowledge they need to truly meet survivors needs.
The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyspraxia
If you're dyspraxic, you might struggle with things like balance, being messy or breaking things, or even spatial awareness. But dyspraxic kids also have lots of talents and strengths. In this book you will meet different dyspraxic children who can do amazing things. You might recognise some of these strengths as things that you can do too! Some ......
Voices of Grieving College Students and Young Adults
A unique collection of 33 narratives by bereaved students and young adults, this books aims to help young adults who are grieving and provide guidance for those who seek to support them.
Grieving the death of a loved one is difficult at any age, but it can be particularly difficult during college and young adulthood. From ......
A manifesto for a new model of religious education (RE) in the UK national curriculum. It sets the context of the current religious climate and need for reform in RE, and gives suggestions for the future development of the topic in schools.
