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.
A Creative Tool for Assessments, Interventions, and Learning for Work with Adversity and Stress in Children and Adults
The cards are organized into four different types: sentence completion cards, survival response cards, signals/signs cards and different types of trauma cards. Developed to be inclusive of a variety of learning styles, abilities and language skills, the pack can be used with individuals, groups, teams, and organizations.
In this empowering guide, Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose set out honest advice and strategies to help autistic trans and/or gender divergent teens to thrive exactly as they are. Covering a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, building a sense of pride and much more, it is an essential resource for living happily and authentically.
Techniques, Clinical Applications and New Perspectives
New opportunities have emerged for music therapy methods following technological advances. There is a new need for these methods integration into receptive music therapy practice which this all-new edition explores to the benefit of students and experienced music therapists a like.
Goal setting and process is a central feature of music therapy practice. This practical text helps you to deeply reflect on the factors at play and set goals with clients using a model developed by Dr Grace Thompson based on a large-scale qualitative research project involving 45 music therapy experts from 8 countries.
A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young Activists
Full of creative activities, journal prompts and questions for self-reflection, this interactive workbook is the ultimate toolkit for young people looking to challenge injustices. Exploring issues of identity, discrimination and oppression, it features the voices of inspiring young activists to empower readers to develop their social justice ......
A reassuring guide for parents of a transgender child or teen. Speaking from personal experience, the author provides guidance on topics including managing different emotions, communications with the child's school, bathrooms, clothing, accessing professional help and being a good ally.
A Guide for People with Autism, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of menopause for people with autism, and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It will help readers to understand the physical process and what to expect, and provide advice and support for this stage in life. What is Menopause? forms part of the Healthy Loving, Health ......
Seven Magic Ingredients to Help Develop Your Child's Interactive Attention Span
This book is filled with magical game ideas and creative activities designed for children on the autism spectrum to maximise connection and social interaction. Covering everything from trains and planes to household appliances, animals and popular TV and film characters, each activity can also be adapted to suit your child's needs and interests.
