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.
Although child protection has become a major issue, the abuse of children with disabilities has been largely ignored. International research shows that this group of children is at greatest risk from all forms of maltreatment. However, the needs of children with disabilities are not being met - first, because these children are not being ......
Fiction and Poetry for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Many of those whose profession involves listening to others' stories are aware of the relevance of imaginative literature to their work, yet they do not have the time to explore for themselves the resources available. This text offers itself as a guide both to the wealth of texts available, and to ways of reading that extend the ......
How Two Young Women with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities Achieved Their Own Home
Written by the parents of two young women with disabilities, this book follows the attempts to help them achieve their dream of a home of their own, supported by twenty-four hour care. The book offers: practical knowledge, guidance and expertise, including details of planning and financing, for setting up a home-support scheme and making it work ......
The benefits of project-based group work in helping people to realize their potential have long been recognized. What has been lacking, however, is a methodology to enhance and improve the process. This manual, which sets out the basic concepts of project-based group work and gives guidelines on how to manage different elements of the process, ......
The second edition of this book has been enlarged and completely updated. Based on extensive research and practical experience, the book is designed to be used by both professionals and students to enable them to develop the awareness and skills necessary to deal with the wide variety of issues involved. The book has four main aims: to define the ......
A companion volume to ''Children with Special Needs'', this volume covers the assessment of and procedure for young adults who have greater difficulties in learning than the majority of people their age. Further and higher education institutions have now been taken out of LEA jurisdiction, and this book provides a detailed guide to the most recent ......
Compromise with Chaos: The Therapist's Response to the Individual and the Group
'Outstanding. There is authenticity and honesty in Dr Cox's message.'- American Journal of Psychiatry'Rich and thought provoking. A stimulating reflection for those of us who are aware of the unwithering need of organising and structuring again and again our creative doubts. A book highly recommended.'- Group Analysis'It is a real work of art. ......
There is increasing interest in research in the fields of psychotherapy and the arts therapies. This book defines the nature and objectives of research and examines the tasks of the researcher. It explores the relationship between research and the researcher, and examines the preconceptions a researcher may have before undertaking a new project. ......
