Books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Cosmetic Acupuncture introduces an approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cosmetic and dermatological problems based on techniques grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The second edition includes colour photographs and practical instruction on how to perform treatment techniques as well as new material on needling and massage techniques.

From games such as Knock Down the Tower and Yoga Detective, to simple sequences and the Ladybird Relaxation, experience the benefits of incorporating yoga in the school day. Build assertiveness, concentration, self-esteem, healthy competitiveness and fitness with classes of any and all abilities.

This concise, practical book will help all carers, family members and friends to effectively support a person with schizophrenia or other psychoses. It provides the detailed knowledge required to support people with these conditions, along with information on common problems and challenges, self-care, and available help from support services.

A practical resource to help young people cope with symptoms surrounding perfectionism, which can have a huge impact on education and development. Using CBT, ACT and DBT strategies, it provides everyday strategies to implement straight away and includes guidance for professionals working alongside young people too.

This book looks at what it means to be an autistic parent, offering practical advice about how to overcome the challenges of parenting when you are autistic and the advantages that being autistic brings to raising children.

Autism and Eating Disorders in Teenagers explores the intersect of two areas that is often overlooked, underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Two experienced practitioners examine the need for change in current practice and policy, drawing on case studies to demonstrate how professionals and parents can empower this group to reach their full potential.

This engaging and practical book clearly explains how Chinese shamanism can be seamlessly woven into modern lifestyles and contemporary medical practices. By providing effective diagnostic tools and techniques including visualisations, verbal healing and shamanic drumming, this book addresses the body, mind and spirit for a whole-person approach.

This book is specifically aimed at Speech and Language Therapists and sets out a range of games, activities, frameworks and exercises to help them develop their skills for working with trans clients. It also focuses on the innovative approach of individual therapy and group therapy settings, which is important for optimising speech adaptation.

Solely written by trans people on the spectrum, this collection of personal stories foregrounds their own voices and experiences on a range of issues, such as coming out, access to healthcare, employment, relationships, parenting, violence and later life self-discovery among others.

Through 18 short chapters, this book offers insights to help improve your wellbeing. Based on the latest psychology research, each chapter teaches you a new hack to see your world in a new way and offers surprising and simple ways to influence and improve your wellbeing.

This book examines death and loss within Chinese medicine and related Taoist models, offering practical advice for working with frail or dying clients. It considers the different ways that practitioners may encounter death and includes appropriate exercises and meditations, as well as a model for teaching.

This straightforward, effective guide to parenting children recently diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder offers tried-and-tested techniques for busy parents to implement instantly. It improves parents' resilience and confidence and opens communication between parent and child by providing insight, empathy and information.

The first book for parents and carers of children and young people with BDD, it explains what the condition is as well as the impact that it may have in education settings, family life and socialisation. It also offers practical advice on how to best support the child, such as working alongside mental health professionals and seeking treatment.

This illustrated punctuation workbook supports students with dyslexia, ADHD or other learning difficulties to develop punctuation skills via inquiry-based learning. The book encourages students to engage in active learning to make their own connections about tricky punctuation. It provides a wealth of fun ways to remember the required rules.

The ideal starting point for understanding therapeutic parenting. This fully illustrated guide uses straightforward language and cartoon strips to explain this parenting style, covering over 40 different common issues. The perfect resource for parents, teachers and other adults, whether completely new to therapeutic parenting, or more experienced.

Frog is very worried as he has an important speech to make at his school assembly. Can learning about breathing help calm his nerves? This charming illustrated picture book teaches children yoga breathing techniques through a fun and interactive story, and shows them how to use their breath to cope with difficult feelings such as anger and anxiety.

After interviewing and receiving anonymous messages from women and men across the globe who have experienced sexual abuse and harassment, Maria Stoian has illustrated their experiences in this powerful collective graphic memoir to express the complex emotions felt by victims of sexual abuse and explore what needs to change.

This book addresses the concerns parents of autistic teenagers may have as their child transitions to adult life. It explores specific aspects of adult life such as independence, employment and social life, and offers practical solutions for common transition-related challenges such as finding suitable living arrangements and financial planning.

This accessible guide for autistic children and teens is full of advice for coping successfully with bullying. It helps the reader understand what bullying is and debunks myths such as 'bullying makes you stronger'. It also lays out self-empowering strategies and practical tips on how to deal with situations where they are being bullied.

An interactive workbook full of activities to give young people aged 10+ the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to be an ally for their trans friends and family.

This book provides practical guidance for early years professionals and parents on supporting young children through change and transitions, including starting at nursery or school and changes to family life. It explains the importance of this for the child's wellbeing and development.

Complete guidebook for education professionals on how to create LGBT+ inclusive schools that benefit all students, families, and staff, and affirm LGBT+ identities, within the American K-12 education system.

A creative CBT workbook that helps adults explore issues around anger, based on prevalent CBT principles, for use as a standalone resource or alongside professional therapy. It explains the theories of CBT in an accessible way, and presents them in easy-to-use activity sheets, which can be written on, drawn on and coloured in.

Ananda Bhavanani and Lee Majewski present yoga and yoga therapy as a multifaceted approach to wellness, which includes the energetic, the emotional and the spiritual. The authors carefully clarify yogic concepts and explore how deep yogic work can be practically applied to a range of chronic conditions.

Practical self-help strategies for older individuals and their families to help slow the onset of Mild Cognitive Impairment. Includes activities, health and lifestyle changes, memory aids, therapies and technological aids. Also suitable for those with early stage dementia wishing to prevent the condition worsening.