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.
This comprehensive guide to grief helps all wellness practitioners and alternative therapists feel prepared in acknowledging and supporting bereaved clients. It educates readers on the various manifestations of grief and provides invaluable resources and tools on grief models, the realty of grief, nutritional medicine, case studies and much more.
A guide for educators and therapists to engage children in social-emotional learning through structured activities. The social skill-based improv games, participant written plays, and basic plays are accompanied with downloadable materials, and offer a graduated exposure of techniques for different participant comfort levels
A Story to Help Children Learn about Disability and Inclusion
Roxy lives in the forest with her three best friends, who she loves to visit and play games with. Roxy is in a wheelchair, so sometimes it is harder for her to go to the same places and play the same games as the other animals.
Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention
Written by clinical psychologist, Laura Petracek, this workbook applies the principles of DBT to the 12 Steps addiction recovery approach. Ideal for those managing a mental illness alongside an addiction, it equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, reduce anxiety and stress, maintain sobriety, and feel yourself again.
This ADHD guide gives strategic advice on how to deal with issues young adults with ADHD may face, including: budgeting plans for impulsive spending, advice on rejection sensitive dysphoria, and body scans and CBT exercises, this book gives you everything you need to feel confident and supported throughout your ADHD diagnosis and beyond.
School can be a scary place. But you're not alone. This interactive workbook, complete with a parent's guide and professional's guide for teachers and therapists, will help you feel more confident about asking for help, as well as provide techniques that might make going to school easier for you.
What it Means to Be Asexual, Aromantic, Demi or Grey-Ace
A richly woven tapestry of ace stories, exploring what it means to be asexual. Including interviews with people across the ace spectrum, this love letter to the ace community offers support, advice and inspiration to help show you are not alone.
Real stories and expert advice for family, friends and people with dementia
This essential guidebook presents the wide range of issues faced by family carers and dementia patients. Grounded in real stories, the book includes case studies, frequently asked questions and expert advice.
