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 timely and instructive guide informs and improves healthcare professionals' cultural competency when working with Latino patients. Building knowledge and understanding of Latino culture and addressing sensitivities that need to be adhered to, it helps professionals support and care for their patients to the best of their ability.
Critically examines the new agenda of welfare and assesses the implications for change for policy makers, formal and informal carers, and consumers. The book should be of interest to policy makers, health, local authority and voluntary sector managers and their staff, teachers and students, and others concerned with the development of community ......
A Biopsychosocial Approach in Physiotherapy and Oncology Practice
This much-needed, holistic resource is an integrated whole-body approach to the treatment of prostate cancer survivors. Based on the latest research in men's health, this book goes beyond the biological and surgical implications of prostate cancer treatment and offers invaluable insight into the psychological and social factors of the recovery ......
People with learning disabilities are at greater risk of physical and psychiatric illness than the population at large, but their health needs are often not adequately supported.This book is a practical guide for those caring for people with learning disabilities living in community settings. It is designed to help the carers to better understand ......
Being a foster carer or adoptive parent is rewarding - but it is often far from easy. The daily stresses of bringing up a child or young person with complex needs can take its toll on you physically and emotionally. That's why it's so important for you to look after your own health, so you can keep doing what you do with energy and vitality. ......
Using comics to explore key life issues with young people
Comics are perfect for working with young people. More than just sci-fi and superheroes, they can help young people to explore the issues affecting them and to express their own ideas. Introducing the comic participation model, this practical resource explains why comics are so relatable and engaging for young people. It looks at the ......
Zhu Bing teaches at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), an organisation founded in 1975 at the request of the World Health Organisation. CBIATC has a prestigious reputation as one of the world's leading training organisations in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
A Handbook for Working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults
Consisting of in-depth case studies of common clinical scenarios regarding trans and gender non-binary clients, the book covers topics that are relevant to childhood, adolescence and adulthood such as suicide and mental health, autism, bullying, coming out to parents and partners, religious values, becoming a trans parent, trauma, and workplace ......
The seven case studies in this volume provide a detailed account of play therapy undertaken with children and an adolescent, all of whom experienced emotional problems and/or varying forms of abuse. Through the narrative form of the individual case studies, details of the children's therapeutic progress are given, which are then used to inform ......
