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.
Paula Crimmens shows that working with older people can be made exciting and stimulating by using storymaking as a basis. Echoing the oral tradition of mankind, the book shows how to use a variety of traditional stories – including myths, folk tales and fairy stories – to work creatively with older people, particularly in groups. The book focuses ......
Selected Papers on Group Analysis and Psychoanalysis
In this selection of papers, Malcolm Pines explores many different aspects of psychoanalysis and group analysis. Section one contains four papers that emphasize mirroring, child development and healing. Section two looks at the development of the psychoanalytic movement and the relationship of dynamic psychotherapy to psychoanalysis. The final ......
Principles and Practice for the Use of Singing as a Therapy
Based on Paul Newham's experience as a voice therapist and on his work running a professional training course in the psychotherapeutic use of singing, this text explores both the theory and practice behind the use of voice and singing in expressive arts therapy. Part one focuses upon the theoretical background, covering such topics as: vocal ......
Roger Kennington has been a specialist practitioner working with sexual abusers for the Probation Service Northumbria since 1991. He developed and co-authored an accredited groupwork programme for sex offenders. Roger is currently the coordinator of the Sexual Behaviour Unit in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Within late 20th-century industrial societies suicide among the young and elderly has increased. Drawing from psychology, social psychology and sociology, the author looks at the issued surrounding the topic: reasons for suicide and the process of becoming suicidal; reactions to suicidal behaviour; the responses of the medical profession; ......
Written for sufferers, families and the professionals that work with them, this text focuses upon the sort of problems that commonly arise when families and friends try to get help for an individual who is developing a first-time episode of a serious mental illness. It is the first volume in a series concerned with the consumer's experience of the ......
Selected Papers on Group Analysis and Psychoanalysis
In this selection of papers, Malcolm Pines explores many different aspects of psychoanalysis and group analysis. Section one contains four papers that emphasize mirroring, child development and healing. Section two looks at the development of the psychoanalytic movement and the relationship of dynamic psychotherapy to psychoanalysis. The final ......
Eva R++ine trained as an actress in London. After four years of acting she became a journalist writing chiefly about the theatre. She has a Ph.D from the University of Oslo in Criminology, Psychology and History of the Theatre and has worked at Ulleval Hospital, with all types of patient. She is now a Director of the Norwegian Psychodrama ......
David Berridge is Professor of Child and Family Welfare in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. He began his career as a residential social worker and has been a researcher for 25 years. He is the author of several books, chapters and articles. David was awarded the OBE in January 2005 for services to children.
