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 revealing account of a three-year therapy journey between a therapist and client, co-authored by them both. It sensitively presents the challenges that an adult survivor of childhood abuse had to overcome, and offers insight for therapists into how creative use of relational models of working paved the way for the client's healing.
A Guide to Hypermobility-Aware Yoga Teaching and Practice
This book offers information and guidance to yoga teachers encountering hypermobile yoga students, and to hypermobile yoga practitioners themselves. It includes an overview of hypermobility (referencing research), as well as case studies, information on co-occurring conditions, a chapter on hypermobile child development, and more.
Guidance for arts therapists across all modalities on working with sexual offenders. A wide variety of patients and contexts are covered, and the book contains a wealth of practical advice on how to carry out therapy effectively with this client group, in a trauma-informed, well-supervised manner.
A go-to guide for early years professionals, this book will help you to improve your leadership skills. How to Be a Great Leader in Early Years enables you to reflect on your approach to leadership. In doing so it helps you to identify the qualities that make you a good leader and to think about ways to improve. Jennie Johnson shares insights ......
Personal Experiences of Coming Out from Across the LGBTQ+ Spectrum
An empowering, witty and uplifting collection of coming out stories and advice from LGBTQ+ people from around the world, based on the hugely successful podcast Coming Out Stories.
An Educator's Guide to Using Dyadic Developmental Practice
Experienced clinicians show how educators can easily use a proven psychological model to help pupils who have experienced relational trauma. Contains everything required to embed it into teaching practice, including building connections with students and teachers, exploration of the theory, and practical applications.
A Facilitator's Guide to Using Art Therapy to Enhance Drum Circles
This concise book explains the theory behind drumming for therapy and gives practical guidance on facilitating drum circles. With a particular emphasis on incorporating art therapy, it provides step-by-step directions for making and painting drums from scratch with detailed photographs for clarity.
Dementia doesn't just affect the person with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support families living with dementia pre- to post-diagnosis, using the story of a family and based on research throughout to help practitioners understand the lived experiences of everyone involved.
