Jessica Kingsley Publishers imprint: 1689 books
Social Work and Disadvantage
Addressing the Roots of Stigma Through Association
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2006
This book is a guide to understanding the important issue of stigma - `associated disadvantage' - which affects not only those who are excluded from society, but also family members and friends. Social Work and Disadvantage explains the impact of stigmatization on siblings, families and workers in the...
Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Young People
An Attachment and Trauma-Informed Model for Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
Children and young people in care who have been traumatized need a therapeutic environment where they can heal and which meets their emotional and developmental needs.
This book provides a model of care for traumatized children and young people, based on theory and practice experience pioneered...
Learning to Live Well Together
Case Studies in Interfaith Diversity
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
In modern multi-faith societies, religious diversity not only affects religious organisations and communities, but indeed every aspect of life. From celebrating cultural events, to considering how the police should interact with members of the public from different faith communities, this book highlights...
Microanalysis in Music Therapy
Methods, Techniques and Applications for Clinicians, Researchers, Educators and Students
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2007
In the context of music therapy, microanalysis is the detailed analysis of that short period of time during a music therapy session during which some kind of significant change takes place. These moments are crucial to the therapeutic process, and there is increasing interest amongst music therapists...
Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Experiencing Loss and Bereavement
Theory and Compassionate Practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2014
Exploring contemporary theory and practice surrounding loss and bereavement for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), this book brings together international contributors with a range of academic, professional and personal experience.
This authoritative edited book looks at diverse experiences...
The Nearest Relative Handbook
Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2009
When a person is subject to the Mental Health Act, many of his or her principal rights are taken away. It is the function of the nearest relative to compensate for that loss.
This fully updated second edition explains how the nearest relative is identified, and how in some cases he or she might...
The Asperger Couple's Workbook
Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2008
Asperger Syndrome (AS) can affect some of the fundamental ingredients required to make a relationship work, such as emotional empathy and communication. Maxine Aston, author of Aspergers in Love, has created this workbook to help couples where one of the partners has Asperger Syndrome deal with the...
Connecting With Your Asperger Partner
Negotiating the Maze of Intimacy
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2011
Communication and intimacy can feel like a constant struggle in relationships where one partner has Asperger Syndrome (AS). For the neuro-typical partner (NT) in particular, this can be an endless source of frustration, misunderstandings, and tears.
Drawing on her own experience of being married...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2001
Over the last decade, Carol Gray's Social Stories approach has become established as a highly effective way of teaching social and life skills to children on the autism spectrum. Taking the form of short narratives, the Stories in My Social Stories Book take children step by step through basic activities...
Successful Social Stories™ for Young Children with Autism
Growing Up with Social Stories™
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2016
Social Stories™ are acknowledged as a very successful way of teaching concepts and social understanding to children with autism spectrum disorders, but considerable skill is needed to write the most effective story. This clear and engaging book introduces ways of thinking about the issues your child...
How People with Autism Grieve, and How to Help
An Insider Handbook
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2013
The book is an honest, first-hand account of how people with autism deal with the loss of someone in their life. Unlike the non-autistic response, people with autism, when faced with overwhelming or stressful situations, will favour solitude over sharing their emotions, tend to focus on special interests,...
A Special Kind of Brain
Living with Nonverbal Learning Disability
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2004
Sharing the experience of bringing up a child with nonverbal learning disability (NLD), this warm and accessible book offers advice on subjects ranging across diagnosis and therapy, children's interaction with each other, suitable activities for a child with NLD and how to discuss NLD with children....
Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions through Everyday Transitions
Small Changes - Big Challenges
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2012
Facing any type of change can cause confusion and anxiety for individuals with autism spectrum conditions. This book looks at the small transitions in everyday life that can be a big deal for a child with autism and offers simple and effective strategies to make change less of a daily challenge.
Explaining...
The Role of Religion in Peacebuilding
Crossing the Boundaries of Prejudice and Distrust
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2017
The question 'who is my neighbour?' challenges the way we see ourselves as well as the way we see others. Especially in situations where we feel conflicted between our own self-identity and common identity within a wider society.
Historically, religion has contributed to this inner conflict...