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 introduction to Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy lays out the background and fundamentals of the approach covering theory and practice. Gendlin, after many articles on Focusing-oriented psychotherapy, finally published the text Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy in 1996, making these ideas more widely available to the world. With ......
Developmental Psychotherapy from an Existential-Dialectical Viewpoint
In this text, the author takes an existential-dialectical approach to developmental psychology, developing a personality model and showing how it can be applied in practice through psychodrama, videofeedback and creative playtherapy. In the first section, she defines her approach in philosophical and clinical terms. In the second, she explains how ......
Providing new approaches for exploring gender identity and expression, this book is idealfor clinical practice with transgender and gender nonconforming/diverse clients.Importantly, it moves beyond the medical model to advance an understanding oftransgender subjectivity as a natural variation of gender in humans.The book deepens understanding of ......
This book guides yoga teachers and trainees in how to theme yoga classes with greater depth and creativity so they may provide a learning experience that transcends into life beyond the yoga mat. Connecting philosophy, mythology, poses, and nature in a simple and readable fashion, this book allows teachers to design more profound and inspired ......
Finding the Medicine in Stories of Suffering, Transformation, and Peace
Theatre of Witness is a model of performance that gives voice to those who have been marginalized, forgotten or unheard in society, creating a safe forum for audiences to bear witness to real-life accounts of suffering and transformation. This book chronicles the author's 26 years of creating and producing theatre with people whose stories have ......
Maybe you've heard of autistic burnout before and want to learn more, or maybe you're feeling burnt out right now and really need help - however this book finds you, it's here to help. In this informative and supportive guide, autistic author and advocate, Viv Dawes, gently provides you with all the information you need about autistic burnout: ......
A one-stop guide to independent living on the spectrum, this practical book makes transitions (like moving job or home) more manageable and less daunting. The book features clear guidance on key issues, such as managing money, the job hiring process and the importance of mental health and self-care, as well as including interviews with others ......
This is a yoga book with a difference. In this guide, the authors embark on a ground-breaking exploration of the multifaceted challenges faced by yoga teachers in today's complex world. Drawing upon their experience in training yoga teachers, Theo Wildcroft and Harriet McAtee have compiled a collection of wisdom from some of the best-known and ......
A Reflective Guide to Holding Spaces, Maintaining Boundaries, and Creating Inclusive Classes
By considering how teachers can maintain appropriate boundaries with students, create truly inclusive classes, and deal with common obstacles and ethical issues, this guide explores the reality of teaching yoga day-to-day and helps teachers avoid burnout.
With reflective and experiential exercises throughout, the ......
