Jessica Kingsley Publishers imprint: 1689 books
New Developments in Expressive Arts Therapy
The Play of Poiesis
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2017
This collection reflects on the theory and application of expressive arts today in therapy, education, research and social and ecological change.
Bringing the understanding of expressive arts into its contemporary theoretical framework, the book reveals the expansion of the field from its initial...
by Joanna Clyde Findlay, Jessica Tress Masterson, Terre Bridgham
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Art Therapy and Clinical Neuroscience offers an authoritative introductory account of recent developments in clinical neuroscience and its impact on art therapy theory and practice.
Contributors explore the complex relationship between art and creativity and neurological functions such as those...
Story Drama in the Special Needs Classroom
Step-by-Step Lesson Plans for Teaching through Dramatic Play
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2012
Introducing drama to the learning experience is guaranteed to enrich a child's development, and is an especially effective approach for children with special educational needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders. This practical handbook offers teachers an array of simple and easy-to-implement...
Psychiatry in Prisons
A Comprehensive Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2009
Psychiatry in Prisons provides a comprehensive overview of the history, problems and development of psychiatric health care in prisons, focusing particularly on the UK. The contributors tackle a broad range of issues, from familiar mental health issues such as substance misuse, self-injury and health...
Goal Setting and Motivation in Therapy
Engaging Children and Parents
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2015
Drawing together motivational theory, research-based evidence and guidance for best practice, this book presents innovative models for goal-setting and goal pursuit in therapy with children.
Setting goals not only allows children, and their families, to engage with the overall therapeutic process,...
Camouflage
The Hidden Lives of Autistic Women
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2019
Autism in women and girls is still not widely understood, and is often misrepresented or even overlooked. This graphic novel offers an engaging and accessible insight into the lives and minds of autistic women, using real-life case studies.
The charming illustrations lead readers on a visual...
Something Different About Dad
How to Live with Your Amazing Asperger Parent
Language: English
Release Date: July 21, 2016
There's something different about Dad. He gets upset when we're even a minute late for dinner, he is angry at noisy family gatherings, and he really likes talking about buses. He is also always on time to pick us up from school, helps with our homework for hours on end, and has a detailed knowledge...
What the Hell Just Happened?!
Comfort and Wisdom for When Your World Falls Apart
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2018
You feel like you're...how can I put it...falling?'
This inspirational gift book helps readers overcome troubling times in their lives. Through vivid illustrations and positive affirmations, the book shows how you can face your past and embrace your future. The author provides thoughtful tips...
What are you staring at?
A Comic About Restorative Justice in Schools
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2016
Designed for use in schools, this comic teaches children about restorative justice through the story of Jake and Ryan. After a misunderstanding between Jake and Ryan leads to a fight in the playground, both boys are left feeling angry and fearful about what might happen when they see each other again....
by Lisa Miller
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2004
What makes children in their 'terrible twos' behave as they do? How can parents decide when their child is ready for day care, and manage their child's transition to a trusted child minder? Lisa Miller guides parents through their two-year-old's development, from how to deal with a 'bossy boots' to...
by Sarah Gustavus-Jones
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2004
How does the world look to a one-year-old? When your child doesn't have words to explain things to you, how can you begin to understand how she feels? How do you support and understand your very young child as his independence increases and he starts to become a toddler, beginning to learn to dress himself,...
Improving Sensory Processing in Traumatized Children
Practical Ideas to Help Your Child's Movement, Coordination and Body Awareness
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2016
Does your child struggle to know how their body is feeling? Do they find it hard to balance or feel uneasy when their feet leave the ground? Early trauma and neglect can have a profound effect upon a child's development. Sensory integration theory offers a way of understanding how the brain processes...
by Louise Emanuel
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2004
What changes when a young child begins to leave toddlerhood behind? How do you keep track of your child's good and bad experiences at nursery and kindergarten and support her through them? What is the best way to cope with temper tantrums, and why do they happen? Louise Emanuel presents practical...
Kids, Music ‘n’ Autism
Bringing out the Music in Your Child
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2016
Many children with autism feel a natural connection with music, but don't always find it easy to participate in musical activities. Packed with tips, advice and activities, this book shows how music and rhythm can help with brain development and quality of life, and how to encourage a genuine enjoyment...