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.
Moving towards being more trauma-informed?isn't?a checklist;?it's?a continual process of reflection, adaptation, and growth.?Implementing trauma-informed care at an organizational and system level is sometimes described in linear and simplified ways. Yet in practice it can be uneven, multi-layered, textured, and emotionally heavy. At times, ......
Lead the way in creating a trauma-sensitive school environment where students feel safe, supported and able to thrive. This essential guide equips newly qualified Senior Mental Health Leads (SMHLs) with the knowledge and tools to get to grips with the broad remit of the role. Covering responsibilities from safeguarding and policy development to ......
Why Mental Health Care is Broken - and What We Can Do to Fix It
Why do people with mental health conditions die 15-20 years earlier than people without? Why is GBP100 million spent every year placing patients far from their homes? How did the question, 'What matters to you?' transform mental health care in Norway? We live in a country in which community is fading, inequality is growing, and discrimination is ......
A definitive handbook on contemporary art therapy with children and young people. Combining theory, case practice, and creative tools, it equips students and practitioners to respond ethically and effectively to issues from trauma and safeguarding to neurodivergence and cultural difference.
Learn how to create and deliver safe and simple yoga nidras, with confidence and creativity. Experienced yoga teachers Theo Wildcroft and Beverley Nolan provide a comprehensive guide to teaching yoga nidras. While there are many resources available teaching you how to deliver another teacher's yoga nidras, few are designed to take you step by ......
A Story Introducing Kids to Ace and Aro Identities and Celebrating Lovein Many Forms
What does love look like? Is it holding hands? Sharing kisses? Getting married? When Claire spends the weekend with her amazing Aunt Lola, she discovers love can look like many things. While watching her parents' wedding video, Claire wonders why Aunt Lola never got married. Lola explains that she's aroace - asexual and aromantic -which means ......
Liv used to go to school every day, but now, something feels different. She feels like all the things that made her feel safe and happy going to school are beginning to unravel. Going to school now makes her feel sad, anxious and overwhelmed. Everyone seems to think that she should be able to go, but she just can't. This is the story of Liv who ......
A Decision-Making Guide to Autism Services and Advocacy
From the moment an autistic child gets diagnosed, parents and caregivers must navigate a host of decisions that will affect their child's future. How can you tell if a service is truly helpful? What kind of education plan is best? Where can you find the best advocacy tools? And how can you prepare for the future? The Informed Parent is a ......
For years, books on diet and wellbeing have been written by and for straight and cis people. It's time for that to change. This book recognizes the unique health needs of LGBTQ+ people, and the ways identity, social pressures, access to care and lived experience shape the way we eat, feel and heal. Award-winning nutritionist Daniel ......
