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.
Tom Whitman proposes a new developmental theory of autism that focuses on the diversity of characteristics associated with this disorder, and how these develop over time. This theory is reconciled and integrated with contemporary theories of autism, including the social, cognitive, linguistic, sensorimotor and biological perspectives. The broader ......
Written as part of a training pack for practitioners working in child care and child protection, and bringing together leading figures from a range of disciplines, this important text shows how the latest child development theories can be applied to professionals' working practice. Considering theories of development throughout the lifespan from ......
This planner provides much needed support and guidance for Designated Mental Health Leads (DMHLs). Drawing on the author's experience as a DMHL, it includes detailed plans and checklists for all 39 academic weeks offering a suggested focus and strategy to achieve the aims of the role.
Drawing on evidence-based techniques, such as CBT, and on the authors professional and lived experience, it features helpful journaling prompts, creative activities, and beautiful colouring pages to help you spot early warning signs, communicate better with others and develop coping strategies to improve your wellbeing.
Skills and Strategies for Emotional Regulation, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention
Written by clinical psychologist, Laura Petracek, this workbook applies the principles of DBT to the 12 Steps addiction recovery approach. Ideal for those managing a mental illness alongside an addiction, it equips you with the tools to regulate your emotions, reduce anxiety and stress, maintain sobriety, and feel yourself again.
This survival guide offers trainees and newly qualified CWPs and EMHPs the skills and strategies they need to cope with these demanding and challenging roles. It provides advice on tricky topics such as conflict resolution and saying no, whilst also providing case examples and guidance on goal setting and effective interventions.
A Practitioner's Guide with Activities and Worksheets
Understanding loss and its effects is integral to effective counselling and support in the treatment of grief. This book is a both a guide to the key theories of bereavement, and a
practical workbook that can be used with clients to help them understand and work through their grief in a positive, transformative way. Divided into two ......
Combining Traditional CBT with Art Therapy for Real Change
The Creative Cognitive Therapy Method is a short-term, 10-session, solution-focused therapy combining cognitive-behavioural therapy with art therapy, designed to help people heal from a variety of issues affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. This program helps people to stay focused, gain new perspectives and enhance their daily ......
Use of the arts in palliative care settings is a powerful and effective way of addressing the practical, psychological, social and spiritual issues faced by service users in end-of-life care.The Creative Arts in Palliative Care uncovers the possibilities for using the creative arts and provides guidance on how to implement arts projects ......
