Books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A year-long curriculum-based programme designed to prevent young people from disengaging from education and the learning process, providing the tools and support they need to ignite a passion for success and belief in their future potential. The book includes a photocopiable manual of activities to use in the classroom.

An edited handbook on Hindu chaplaincy, the issues surrounding it, and Hindu pastoral care offered in other 'non-chaplaincy' settings. A unique resource for Hindu chaplains to practice spiritual care in a way that is authentic to their tradition, and for chaplains of all backgrounds to understand the spiritual needs of Hindus.

An edited volume of practical research-based advice, with discussion points and activities to help educate new and practising teachers about autism. Includes chapters on maths, physical education, sex and relationships, behaviour management and more.

This is a resource for dementia care professionals, guiding readers through real-world applications of resilience within assessment and planning interventions. Full of clear, practical models and frameworks for use in daily practice, the book helps practitioners develop meaningful resilience for those living with dementia.

Funny and beautifully designed, packed with photos, this book puts amazing dyslexics and the jobs they do under the spotlight. The reader draws inspiration and insight from the stories which highlight the dyslexics' low and high points, people who inspired them, their coping strategies, strengths, eureka moments and advice to younger selves.

Master scholar-physician Z'ev Rosenberg shares his insights on pulse diagnosis in the Nan Jing. The first chapters of the Nan Jing are a virtual manual of pulse diagnosis, and this book is a commentary on these chapters, giving a deeper explanation and advising how these can inform modern clinical practice.

A straightforward learning resource, covering the different acupuncture points in the body and their functions. Perfect for visual learners, it shows the primary meridians, extraordinary meridians and known extra points, in an easy to understand format with blank charts for students to make their own notes.

This practical companion for yoga students and teacher trainees shows how to deepen your knowledge of yoga and where to go next in your training, whether you are thinking of developing your own practice or considering becoming a yoga teacher. It covers the history, philosophy, different styles of yoga, and more.

Providing support and guidance for partners of trans people, this must-have workbook offers them a safe space to navigate their own journey. Through the use of exercises, quizzes and games, reflective questions, and personal anecdotes, partners have the opportunity to explore their own wants and needs.

Journeying through the seasons of the Five Elements, this book covers 52 acupoints, their functions in the everyday world and their physical, emotional and spiritual associations. It includes images that express the spirit of the season, and clear descriptions and photographs of the point locations.

Honouring women who are childless by circumstance, these first-person stories describe their emotional responses and under-discussed grief. While exploring their sense of loss, the book also presents the hopefulness and positivity of the women interviewed and the alternative routes their lives have taken.

Advice for parents helping a child on the autism spectrum prepare for and attend college. Covers everything from academic trials, social links and independent living through to mental health, sensory issues and student services, this book provides skills for parent and child to allow teens to navigate the complex world of college independently.

Many Tui Na practitioners mistakenly work with the Primary channels rather than the Sinew channels, and many more know very little of the theory behind them. Aspell provides a thorough grounding in the Sinew channels, accompanied by diagnostics, hand techniques, prescriptions and protocols and an introduction to paediatric Tui Na.

This excellent workbook for teens aged 13-16 promotes positive body image and a healthy relationship to food, and gives sensible, no-nonsense advice on how prevent disordered eating of all kinds. It breaks down myths about diets and is full of tools and strategies to support connected eating, body positivity and balanced exercise.

Offering teachers and other education staff guidance on how to work with children who have experienced trauma, this practical book is full of hands-on tips and guidance as to the most effective ways they can offer support. It covers a wide breadth of topics such as behavioural issues and home and school co-operation.

An accessible, expert guide to the incredible potential of the teen brain from 3 psychologists. The authors give practical tips and advice based on the very latest research that reappraises the adolescent years as an exciting and unique period of development, showing how we can best support teens' emotional, social and intellectual development.

How do you cope when your feelings are just too big? Working through complex issues with respect and compassion, this illustrated children's book explores the emotional impact of anxiety, attachment disorders or early trauma. Age-appropriate language and activities help calm children, build trust and repair relationships.

Christine Bryden was diagnosed with dementia in 1995, but her experiences do not reflect the mainstream discourse of loss of self while living with dementia. In this book she explains why people with dementia have a meaningful and continuing sense of self and calls for a different understanding of dementia that results in greater inclusion.

Featuring a wealth of creative, interactive activities, this therapeutic story and activity book will help children who experience anxiety and worry to understand and overcome these difficult feelings. Ideal for counsellors, schools or parents, it's full of ready-to-use, low-cost ideas that will help reduce children's anxiety, fears, and stress.

Featuring a wealth of creative, interactive activities, this therapeutic story and activity book is designed to help children learn how to find a sense of calm when worried. Ideal for counsellors, schools or parents, it's full of ready-to-use, low-cost ideas that will make a positive difference in children's lives.

Featuring a wealth of creative, interactive activities, this therapeutic story and activity book by Dr. Karen Treisman is designed to help children explore difficult feelings and build their self-esteem. Ideal for counsellors, schools or parents, it's full of ready-to-use, low-cost ideas that will make a positive difference in children's lives.

This illustrated therapeutic story by Dr. Karen Treisman is designed to help children explore feelings of anger, attachment and trust. It is the perfect guide for counsellors, schools or parents to use with children who have had difficult starts to life.

Introducing Neon Ninja, this workbook gives children the tools they need to tackle their sleeping difficulties. With a fun story showing what Neon Ninja can do, loads of activities to help soothe a child's worries, and advice for parents or professional, this workbook will help a child to outthink and outfight their nightmares.

This guide for children ages 7-11 helps children, parents, teachers and other professionals discuss bullying together. It is based on the latest research and practice in anti-bullying interventions and portrays different perspectives - the child being bullied, the child doing the bullying and the bystanders.

For new and experienced job coaches, and those considering job coaching as a career, this practice-focused guide sets out established standards for supporting adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in long-term employment. It covers essential skills needed for the job, with examples and advice for overcoming specific issues.

This is an accessible book on grandparenting children in cases where grandparents have become legally responsible for parenting a child in their family, often due to parental drug misuse or mental health issues. This book has grandparent kinship carers talking candidly about the challenges involved and what support services are available.

Illustrated with anatomical drawings for coloring throughout, this innovative coloring book covers physiology of the breath; movements of the joints; workings of the spine, shoulders and pelvis and in-depth muscle information before moving onto Asana Anatomy specifically related to the main standing, seated and inversion postures.

An engaging insight into the often underexplored condition of autism in women and girls, delivered in an expertly researched and beautifully illustrated graphic book. The perfect resource for anyone who wishes to understand how gender affects autism, it shows how to create safer, more accommodating environments for women on the spectrum.

This book offers a fresh perspective on religious difference by setting local challenges within the global picture, and exploring the meaning of religious resurgence for Western secularist ideas. Theory and practical engagement are combined in an imaginative Christian approach to responding to religious difference, without resorting to relativism.