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Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference.

The company was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and has grown since then to now publish over 250 books a year. JKP is known for long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently they have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology. JKP has a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger. In 2016, JKP was awarded Independent Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year by the British Book Industry Awards.

In 2006 a new imprint, Singing Dragon, was born.

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Interfaith Worship and Prayer

We Must Pray Together

Edited by Dan Cohn-Sherbok and Christopher Lewis; Foreword by Dalai Lama
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This insightful and important collection contains contributions from representatives of 12 religions, demonstrating how religions can be a powerful means of unity and compassion. It shows the benefits of bringing people from different backgrounds together, especially in a time of crisis.

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Essential Oils, 3rd Edition

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A comprehensive handbook for understanding and using essential oils.

  • Copyright year: 2019
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Life Isn't Binary

On Being Both, Beyond, and In-Between

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Challenging society’s rigid and binary ways of thinking, this original work shows the limitations that binary thinking has regarding our relationships, wellbeing, sense of identity and more. Explaining how we can think and act in a less rigid manner, this fascinating book shows how life isn’t binary.

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The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2018
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The PDA Paradox

The Highs and Lows of My Life on a Little-Known Part of the Autism Spectrum

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

By providing an eloquently written insight into the world of PDA, Thompson’s memoir gives invaluable information to those looking to expand their knowledge of the autism spectrum. It covers his experiences of finishing school, holding down a job and forging meaningful relationships. Turbulent at times, it ends on a note of hope and positivity.

  • Copyright year: 2019
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Trauma, Stigma, and Autism

Developing Resilience and Loosening the Grip of Shame

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book explores how stigma can cause trauma, providing guidance on how marginalised people can develop resilience to manage and heal from traumatic stigma. Gordon Gates draws on his experience as a crisis counsellor, philosophical research, and his lived experience of stigma, trauma and autism.

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Spectrum Women

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Positive Body Image for Kids

A Strengths-Based Curriculum for Children Aged 5-11

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A 15-session programme to help children aged 5-11 build a positive body image. The strengths-based approach develops self-esteem and resilience, and helps children understand differences. Sessions also cover the media's role and healthy eating. A training session for staff is included, as well as guidance on how to involve parents.

  • Copyright year: 2016
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The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself

Illustrated by Kara Simpson; By Alison Redford
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Boy hides behind his wall because he doesn’t trust people and he knows how it feels to be hurt and let down. That is until Someone Kind arrives on the other side of his wall. This colour picture book will help children aged 4-9 who have experienced trauma, loss or neglect to come to terms with their experiences and to build healthy relationships.

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Autism and the Stress Effect

A 4-Step Lifestyle Approach to Transform Your Child's Health,Happiness and Vitality

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This innovative intervention approach focuses on reducing the stress and anxiety in the life of a child with Autism.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Toilet Training and Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Guide for Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book looks at toilet training difficulties for children with autism spectrum conditions, and presents practical interventions to help children overcome these problems. Packed with essential information on bowel and bladder function, this book also gives helpful advice for developing and implementing a toilet plan in different settings.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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The Reality of Recovery in Personality Disorder

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A highly readable account of an innovative, person-centred, community-based approach to recovery from personality disorder, this book presents new and better ways of supporting people through the process. Documented experiences and first-hand accounts from The Haven Project prove the success of the project's method.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Innovations in Social Work Research

Using Methods Creatively

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Exploring innovative approaches to social work research, ideal for students, practitioners and researchers.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Direct Work with Family Groups

Simple, Fun Ideas to Aid Engagement, Assessment and Enable Positive Change

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Easy to use, tried and tested techniques to aid direct work with vulnerable families. This must-have guide is full of creative ideas to engage and effect positive change in uncooperative, aggressive or avoidant families.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Spiritual Care with Sick Children and Young People

A handbook for chaplains, paediatric health professionals, arts therapists and youth workers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A comprehensive introduction to best practice in spiritual support for sick children and young people, this research-based handbook covers both principles and practice, and includes a wide range of examples and suggestions for activities to facilitate spiritual interaction and support.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Social Narratives

A Story Intervention for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Based on extensive research, this practical book gives you the tools needed to use Social Narratives, a simple intervention for helping children with autism spectrum disorder develop social behaviour. Packed with sample stories, and with step-by-step guidelines for writing, this book will show you how to implement the approach to maximise success.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Practical Guide to Child Protection

The Challenges, Pitfalls and Practical Solutions

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Informed by the author's experience writing serious case reviews, this book offers the practical information that child protection practitioners need and which is often absent in formal training. It offers advice for the known difficulties in practice such as home visiting, communicating with children and working with resistant clients.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Older Adults and Autism Spectrum Conditions

An Introduction and Guide

By Wenn Lawson; Foreword by Carol Povey
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Highlighting the specific difficulties and challenges that older people with autism may face with regards to living arrangements, changes to social habits and communicating with carers, as well as health issues, this book shows ways to support people with autism as they reach retirement age.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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How to Be a Great Leader in Early Years

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Full of practical advice to help early years leaders to improve their leadership skills. This highly accessible guide draws on Jennie Johnson's own experience of founding an outstanding childcare service.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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Games and Activities for Attaching With Your Child

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The authors present strategies for engaging children in fun activities to aid positive attachment between a parent or carer and their child. Each game is designed with specific age groups in mind, and activities are recommended to target specific needs in children that affect attachment, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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