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.
The route to a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia can be long and challenging, and living with the condition or supporting a family member leaves many people feeling isolated and misunderstood. This groundbreaking book sets out practical guidance for people with Lewy Body Dementia, their families and carers, providing valuable information for ......
A Guide for Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Wheelchair Services?
This practical guide gives health and social care professionals straightforward and comprehensive advice on wheelchair assessment and provision. It covers how wheelchairs are provided within the UK through statutory services and the private market, the types of wheelchairs available, comprehensive assessment methods for understanding posture ......
A Comprehensive Guide for Therapists Treating High-Risk Behaviors
Supporting adolescents who engage in high-risk behaviors requires a therapeutic approach that is structured, compassionate, and clinically rigorous. Teen DBT in Practice provides therapists with a clear, step-by-step framework for delivering Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to young people with consistency and confidence. Emphasising structure, ......
An Inclusive and Compassionate Approach to Women's Health
'Women possess the wisdom to heal the wounds inflicted by patriarchal norms.' Yet, traditional healthcare often dismisses women's voices and bodily knowledge. Kylie Hennessy weaves together modern body-mind science with ancient yogic philosophy and practices, to promote a trauma-informed, integrative approach to women's health. With a blend of ......
This highly anticipated second edition is an essential resource on the traditional medical system of Ayurveda, equipping students and practitioners with knowledge on how to incorporate herbal medicine into their lives and practice. Students and practitioners will benefit from a history of traditional Indian medicine, core principles, treatment ......
In this groundbreaking text, Dr. Mala Cunningham masterfully bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience, revealing how yoga and psychology can transform our lives and nurture peak performance. This book demonstrates how traditional practices can influence brain chemistry, nervous system health, and general wellbeing. Based on decades of ......
'Having a basic understanding of what to look for when encountering Perinatal OCD during pregnancy and their postnatal will make the difference between someone suffering silently for years, and someone receiving timely treatment for a condition that can be treated fully.' Written with clinicians and frontline workers in mind but equally ......
Gain a practical, embodied understanding of the Pancha Kosha model and how to apply it in therapeutic work. Informed by over a decade of research, LaMor Clements presents a framework for using the Pancha Kosha model to inform yoga therapy. She applies the model to asana, mantra, mudra, pranayama and meditation and suggests how to make choices ......
Develop Self-Knowledge, Confidence, and Thrive as an AuDHDer!
Ever get bored by the same old routines but get anxious when you're trying something new? Do you seek the company of others, but crave 'alone time' after socialising? Do you ever chase excitement but then get overwhelmed fast? Autism and ADHD can pull you in opposite directions and leave you feeling like you are in a tug-of-war. The AuDHD Teen ......
