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.
Ollie the Octopus and the Memory Treasures helps children aged 5-10 who have experienced loss and bereavement to begin to understand big feelings and to process their grief.
The story of Presley the Pug has been written to support children aged 5-10 and the adults around them, in learning about emotional regulation and finding their inner safe space and sense of calm and relaxation.
Gilly the Giraffe Learns to Love Herself helps children aged 5-10 to explore feelings relating to worry and self-doubt, and to enrich their confidence and self-esteem.
A Handbook to Help You and Your Anxious Child Thrive
Drawing on evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT and positive psychology, Dr Cassiday provides strategies to help you and your child with anxiety. Through empathy and humour, she proves that with anxiety, there is not only light at the end of the tunnel, but during the journey too.
This resource offers guidance and assessment tools for professionals supporting therapeutic families. It will inform assessments and interventions, improve relationships between supporting professionals and parents, support family stability, ensure developmental needs are met and reduce the risk of burnout and family breakdown.
Help for Families Navigating Life-Changing Illness
Down-to-earth memoir and handbook for anyone wanting to understand the strange and turbulent world of hospitals and life-changing illness. Written by someone who's been through it, this book covers common issues and FAQs, and will be a breath of fresh air for anybody wanting some help in making a very strange time a little more manageable.
A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative
This brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 - 7 will aid discussion with children about a loved one transitioning or about trans people in general.
Engaging memoir from a 37-year-old woman named Julia with pathological demand avoidance (PDA), co-written with specialist Ruth Fidler. Covering childhood and adolescence, friendships, communication and meltdowns, plus an insightful chapter from her long-term partner, this is an unflinchingly honest look at Julia's inspiring life and the challenges ......
