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.
Through 18 short chapters, this book offers insights to help improve your wellbeing. Based on the latest psychology research, each chapter teaches you a new hack to see your world in a new way and offers surprising and simple ways to influence and improve your wellbeing.
Do you need help dealing with your child's tantrums, inappropriate behavior or communication issues? Then this is the book you've been waiting for. Based on the principles of the Miller Method, this book is filled with effective tips for solving behavioral issues promptly in day-to-day situations. Miller's insights, compiled here and expanded ......
Games and Resources for Detached, Outreach and Street-Based Youth Work
101 Things to Do on the Street is packed with creative and innovative ideas for street games and activities to help young people aged 11--19 explore personal, social and emotional issues.Specifically designed so that few resources or props are needed, the activities included are all practical, easy to follow, and above all, fun. As well as helping ......
Working with Severe Trauma, Abuse and Neglect Using Found and Everyday Objects
Many children who have experienced serious trauma are withdrawn and closed off, making it difficult to engage with them in therapy effectively. This book offers a compendium of therapeutic activities that will help children who have endured painful abuse to open up, so that they can learn to express their feelings and therapy can be directed ......
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
Create an inclusive classroom with these fun and accessible activities for science and computing lessons. Each lesson is tailored to objectives for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to support children's ......
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
Create an inclusive classroom for all through engaging maths activities such as Shape Bingo, Cake Splat! and Fruity Fractions, all of which have been matched to the UK National Curriculum P Levels 4 - 8. Tailored to the specific P Level, each lesson plan includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a ......
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
Create an inclusive classroom for all with this resource. From Sensory Box Fire Station to Victorian Me, this book is overflowing with ideas for engaging and accessible Geography, History and Language lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, ......
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
These simple and creative activities and lesson plans, created to teach the National Curriculum, gives you new ideas for teaching English to inclusive classrooms. Encourage every child to achieve their best results through the easily adaptable and fun activities.Create an inclusive classroom for all with this resource, full of ideas for engaging ......
Fun Activities and Lesson Plans for Children Aged 3 - 11
Create an inclusive classroom for all with these fun and accessible activities for PSHE, Citizenship and Religious Education lessons. Each lesson is tailored for children working below National Curriculum levels and includes a learning objective, the resources needed, the main activity, a plenary and a consolidation activity to help support ......
