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.
Tarik Dervish guides yoga teachers through integrating Ayurvedic principles and practices in their teaching, and gives an authentic historical context for Ayurveda within a yoga practice. Chapters include creating a course or lesson plan from an Ayurvedic perspective, adapting sequences and classes to the seasons, and teaching asana, relaxation ......
This is a follow-up workbook to Gail Parker's Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma, for readers who want to delve deeper into restorative practice as a means of combatting the harmful effects of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It also incorporates the effects of the COVID pandemic, and the health inequalities faced ......
This book explores the use and impact of music therapy with military populations through the personal and professional experiences from a wide range of contributors. The first book to address this growing practice area, it covers the history, application, and necessity of ongoing clinical application and research within this field.
What does cisgender mean? What are people saying when they refer to "assigned" gender? Why is it not OK to say preferred pronouns? What is cis privilege? If youre curious about the answers to these questions and want to learn more, this book is for you.
16 Workshops on Relationship and Sex Education for Schools and Other Youth Settings
This book provides teachers and parents with the need-to-knows to educate groups of young people about consent, pornography, sexting and many other related topics, as well as giving them the tools to ward themselves against abusive behaviour.
An essential guide to sexuality from the authors of How to Understand Your Gender. The book explores the topic through a social, cultural and historical lens, with reflection points and activities throughout. Covering a diverse range of sexualities and relationship structures, the authors invite the reader to reflect on their own experience and ......
This book shares interviews and insights from adults with dyslexia, sharing the obstacles they have faced in life and the things that helped them overcome them. Based on lived experience, these accounts provide practical tips and advice for those supporting young people with dyslexia and those who have been recently diagnosed.
An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance
This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self care time guilt free.
Everything parents need to know about the process of autism diagnosis for a child, from referral to assessment and beyond. Combining information on medical diagnosis, educational needs and more, it answers common questions from parents, with quotes and case studies throughout.
