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 collection contains all four of Steve Haines and Sophie Standing's graphic books that cover complex human experiences in an accessible way. The collection covers the fundamental human experiences of anxiety, pain, trauma and touch. A useful illustrated wallchart to accompany the series is also included.
Dr Heather Castillo worked for many years in Mind organisations in Essex, developing advocacy for people with mental health problems. She has worked with service users, training and supporting them to become legitimate researchers in the field of mental health. In 2004 she helped to set up, and became the Chief Executive of The Haven Project, ......
Therapeutic parenting is not your usual parenting style. It's a special, specific way to raise kids who have experienced trauma in their past, and requires a lot of commitment and
determination - this is about far more than love and care.
This queer mental health workbook uses CBT, DBT and ACT to support LGBTQIA+ people with mental health challenges such as anxiety, self harm, shame, trauma, low self-esteem, and eating disorders. With a wealth of strategies, activities, and practical insights, this workbook helps queer people improve their wellbeing based on their personal needs.
A Practical Resource for Carers of People with Cognitive Impairment Fifth Edition
This fifth edition contains the latest research on the use of the QCS PAL Instrument and new information on using the PAL Engagement Measure. It features photocopiable activity checklists and plans that help professionals match users' abilities with personal care and leisure activities to aid them in meaningful activity.
Children in public care complain that they have too many placements. Professionals agree but little is known about the reasons for this instability or how it affects different groups of children. The ''Pursuit of Permanence'' explores this core issue for children's services. Based on the largest study of the English care system in recent years, ......
Activities for Young Adults from ACT, DBT, and Recovery-Oriented CBT
This mental health workbook is designed specifically for teenagers and young adults with psychosis. Written by a professional therapist with personal experience of living with psychosis, it includes activities to help you set goals for recovery, manage symptoms, create a crisis plan, and more.
Spirituality is increasingly accepted as integral to human psychology, vital for physical and mental health.The Psychology of Spirituality is an accessible book that introduces the relationship between spirituality and psychology. The author sets out what spirituality is, the values it represents and how it can contribute to mental health and ......
How Affect Script Psychology Explains How and Why Restorative Practice Works
How and why does restorative practice (RP) work? This book presents the biological theory, affect script psychology (ASP), behind RP, and shows how it works in practice in different settings.ASP explains how the central nervous system triggers 'affects' which are the basis of all human motivation and emotion. The book presents a clear explanation ......