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.
Activities to Explore Smoking Issues with Young People
Vanessa Rogers is a qualified teacher and youth worker with over ten years' experience both at practitioner and management levels. Prior to becoming a nationally acclaimed youth work consultant, Vanessa managed a wide range of services for young people including a large youth centre and targeted detached projects in Hertfordshire, UK. Vanessa's ......
Activities to Explore Drug Issues with Young People
Many teenagers will come into contact with drugs, but do they know all the facts about drugs? What should they do if they feel pressured into taking drugs? Do they know the effects of taking drugs, and what the consequences might be?This resource is packed with activities that inform young people about drugs, encourage them to think and talk about ......
Activities to Explore Alcohol Issues with Young People
For young people, alcohol can be easy to access, but how do they know how much is safe to drink? What if they don't want to drink but all their friends do? Do they know what the effects of drinking alcohol are?This hands-on resource will help young people understand all the facts about alcohol, encourage them to think about and discuss the issues, ......
Beginning with their first meeting in 1956 and ending with Maxwell Jones' death in 1990, this work covers a friendship between two key figures in social psychiatry and tracks the evolution of therapeutic communities from their experimental beginnings to the established practices that exist today. As a close friend and frequent collaborator, ......
Disruptive classroom behaviours can prevent effective teaching and create a negative learning environment. This book has been written by teachers for teachers, and is bursting with tried and tested strategies and techniques to make the classroom a happier place for everyone. ''The 'Kit Bag''' is a bank of up-to-date ideas that can be dipped into ......
Learning Disabilities and Transformational Community
The story of a community inspired by Jean Vanier, a place of friendship for those with and without learning disabilities.
One of the great prophetic figures of our time was Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche communities, where those with and without disabilities share life together. This book tells the story of a new, practical ......
Learning from Holocaust Survivors How to Respond to Atrocity
This work presents a practical guide to working with people who have lived through war trauma. It explores the challenges caring professionals face in supporting this group, and develops a working model that takes into account the therapist's own response to the trauma, and how this impacts on the therapeutic relationship. Using her work with ......
A Story to Help Children Learn about Gender Identity and Gender Expression
At lunchtime, all of Toms friends gather at school to work together building their house. Each one of them has a special job to do, and each one of them has a different way of expressing their gender identity.
Bereavement is undeniably one of the most challenging experiences a child can face. It is crucial for individuals caring for such children to be well-informed about how to provide the best support. This comprehensive guide on children's grief is designed for teachers, educators, psychologists, and family members, and aims to equip them with ......
