Böcker utgivna av Jessica Kingsley Publishers

'We don't just come out once. We have to come out continually throughout our lives. And as we grow and change and reach a newfound understanding of who we are, we come out once again in a whole new way.'Following the interconnected lives of a diverse queer community - including asexual, polyamorous, trans and autigender people - this empowering graphic novel explores the multitude of ways a person's identity and relationships can be expressed and can change over time. From Lily coming out as a lesbian after coming out as a trans woman, to Leanne embracing their genderqueer identity in later life, to Ty navigating their queerness with their autistic identity, these stories illustrate how life lived at the intersection of gender, sexuality, race and class is often a journey with many chapters.Full of love and pride - as well as tips and advice - these witty, tender and inspiring narratives prove there is no wrong way to be who you are, so long as you are being true to yourself.

This indispensable guide is for any creative arts therapist who wants to flourish in their career. Written to inspire and motivate, it shares diverse stories and experiences spanning different career paths and decisions, and also tackles common early career challenges including designing services, advocacy, and collaborative working.

This book shows how art therapists can use found objects - an affordable, imaginative medium - when working with clients. With a wide variety of contributors from around the world, and covering a vast array of topics, this is the ideal resource for any art therapist wishing to enrich their practice.

This book explores the link between autism and eating disorders, sharing findings from both clinical research and first-hand experience. Chapters explore ways in which traditional eating disorder treatments can be adapted to support autistic people towards full recovery.

This book offers information and guidance to yoga teachers encountering hypermobile yoga students, and to hypermobile yoga practitioners themselves. It includes an overview of hypermobility (referencing research), as well as case studies, information on co-occurring conditions, a chapter on hypermobile child development, and more.

A valuable one-stop resource from bestselling author Dr. Karen Treisman on getting organizations truly trauma, adversity, and culturally informed, infused, and responsive. Packed with full-colour photocopiable worksheets, downloadable materials, and exercises ready to use with your workforce, this is the ultimate guide to weaving a deep understanding of trauma and adversity into the very fabric of your organization.

Guidance for professionals supporting children with pathological demand avoidance and their families. This book details the most effective methods of treatment such as trauma-informed and indirect approaches and offers advice to help clinicians overcome the most common obstacles they may face.

A comprehensive guide to Auditory Processing Disorder, a condition that prohibits the brain from processing sounds and speech in the normal way. Suitable for parents and professionals working with those with APD, the book provides detailed advice on both diagnosis and management and is supported by case studies throughout.

A ready reference guide for midwives, GPs, doulas and other healthcare professionals involved in conventional maternity care to enable them to advise and inform women on different natural remedies. With the emphasis on safety, a thorough list of contraindicated remedies is also included.

A collection of activities for those working with young people aged 14-19 to build awareness of the risks of gangs and related crime. The book covers topics including risk taking, peer pressure, knife and gun crime, county lines and anger and violence, whilst encouraging young people to build assertiveness and make healthy and safe choices.

A visual guide to learning 200 of the trickiest spellings, with memorable mnemonics, cartoons and storylines. Lidia Stanton's cartoons provide visual hints and tricks to help kids who think or learn differently to make sense of the most confusing spellings, including homophones and exceptions.

A revealing account of a three-year therapy journey between a therapist and client, co-authored by them both. It sensitively presents the challenges that an adult survivor of childhood abuse had to overcome, and offers insight for therapists into how creative use of relational models of working paved the way for the client's healing.

Relatable insights and practical strategies for navigating intense emotions as a teen or young person. Drawing on DBT techniques and stories from young people themselves, this guide will build resilience for coping with overwhelming feelings, so readers aged 14+ can have healthy relationships and tackle emotional challenges that come their way.

The nervous knight never likes to take their armour off - what if something bad happens?! All they can think about is what could go wrong. But thankfully, with some help from friends, they learn to overcome this feeling. This picture books explains anxiety to children and contains a guide for parents that gives suggestions on how to overcome it.

A workbook for school staff looking to support gender-diverse students, providing answers to common questions and opportunities for reflection throughout. Chapters delve into topics including bullying, school bathrooms, correct terminology and school curriculum, providing clear guidance for staff to ensure that students feel safe and included.

An activity-based journal exploring self-care in all its forms. This book delves into the why and the how of self-care, examining why it is so foundational to our wellbeing and how we can implement it in our daily lives, drawing on a diverse range of approaches.

Guidance for arts therapists across all modalities on working with sexual offenders. A wide variety of patients and contexts are covered, and the book contains a wealth of practical advice on how to carry out therapy effectively with this client group, in a trauma-informed, well-supervised manner.

A practical guide for those working with children experiencing literacy difficulties. This book covers everything practitioners need to know to help children at all stages reach their full potential through effective assessment and treatment.

A visual guide to learning 200 of the trickiest spellings, with memorable mnemonics, cartoons and storylines. Lidia Stanton's cartoons provide visual hints and tricks to help kids who think or learn differently to make sense of the most confusing spellings, including homophones and exceptions.

A picture book telling the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender women of colour who fought for LGBTQ+ equality. Depicting the events that surrounded the Stonewall Riots, this is a playful introduction to trans identities and LGBTQ+ history for young children.

A positive and realistic guide to helping children across the autism spectrum to build on their communication skills. This book considers the full spectrum of autism and emphasises the need to teach skills that are functional, developmentally appropriate, useful in the moment and a step to future learning.

The indispensable guide for social workers, professionals and therapeutic parents wanting a deeper, more expansive knowledge of the theory behind therapeutic parenting. Includes step-by-step guidance on developmental trauma, transitioning into an adoptive family, challenging behaviour, self-care for parents, the teenage years and much more.

An accessible guide to promoting conversation around mental health for staff within a school environment. This book includes case studies and guidance to setting in place the strategies to ensure mental health is prioritised as much as physical health.

To be used alongside the complementary workbook, Challenge Your OCD! this adaptable CBT programme gives young people with ASD the tools they need to manage and recover from their OCD.

To be used alongside the clinical manual, Challenging OCD in Young People with ASD, this workbook gives young people with ASD the tools they need to treat and recover from their OCD.

Experienced clinicians show how educators can easily use a proven psychological model to help pupils who have experienced relational trauma. Contains everything required to embed it into teaching practice, including building connections with students and teachers, exploration of the theory, and practical applications.

Everything educators need to know about developing trauma-informed restorative practices in their education settings. Includes the theory and philosophy of restorative approaches and being trauma-informed, the five restorative skills, and how these can be put into practice. All strategies are appropriate for those who have experienced trauma.

Officially supported and endorsed by the Theraplay Institute, this handbook provides concrete, practical assistance from international experts on deepening Theraplay knowledge and skills in a variety of areas of practice. It is essential reading for any Theraplay practitioner wanting to ensure their approach is carefully tailored to every setting.