Jessica Kingsley Publishers: 1951 books
Understanding Behaviour in Dementia that Challenges
A Guide to Assessment and Treatment
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
*Highly Commended in the Health and Social Care category at the 2012 British Medical Association Book Awards*
Behaviours that challenge can significantly interfere with the quality of life of a person with dementia, as well as that of those who live with and care for them. Yet there is a great...
by Buz Loveday
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2012
Person-centred dementia care relies on leadership that supports the ongoing process of learning about and valuing individuals, their feelings, strengths and needs, and using this knowledge to enhance wellbeing and create a positive care environment.
With a strong practical focus and many helpful...
Hearing the Person with Dementia
Person-Centred Approaches to Communication for Families and Caregivers
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Losing the ability to communicate can be a frustrating and difficult experience for people with dementia, their families and carers. As the disease progresses, the person with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express themselves clearly, and to understand what others say.
Written...
Person-Centred Counselling for People with Dementia
Making Sense of Self
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2009
Although currently many people with dementia are not given the opportunity to receive professional counselling, this book explores the value of counselling for men and women living with this condition and how it enables them to make sense of their lives and their notions of themselves. The author...
Creativity and Communication in Persons with Dementia
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
Providing people with dementia with opportunities to engage in creative activity can play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing communication, and in reinforcing personhood and identity. This thoughtful book describes how people with dementia, and the people who work with and care for them,...
You Make Your Parents Super Happy!
A book about parents separating
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Hey! I think you should know that there is nothing your parents are more proud of... than YOU!'
This simple graphic story helps children whose parents are separating to feel better. The book says why some parents have to live in different places, reminds the child how special they are to both...
by Richy K. Chandler
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
Lucy is an incurably uncool teen, and an octopus. For no reason at all (other than that she isn't very "girly"), she is very unpopular, and even her parents don't like her! The only friend who will hang out with her in public is Puffy, her pet puffer fish. But Lucy's haters don't know that...
Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies
Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2013
This ground-breaking book explores the theoretical, clinical and training application of integrating mindfulness with all of the arts therapies, and includes cutting-edge contributions from neuroscience. Written by pioneers and leaders in the arts therapies and psychology fields, the book includes...
Presence and Process in Expressive Arts Work
At the Edge of Wonder
Language: English
Release Date: April 21, 2014
What are the basic attitudes, values, and practices that are essential for effective work with the expressive arts? This book explores the answer to that question.
The authors examine in depth the concepts of 'presence' - a way of 'being' - and 'process' - an open and trusting way of working...
Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotions
Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2009
Using Expressive Arts to Work with Mind, Body and Emotions combines theory, research and activities to produce practical suggestions for enhancing client participation in the therapy process. It surveys the literature on art therapy; somatic approaches; emotion-activating models; use of music, writing...
Creative Expressive Activities and Asperger's Syndrome
Social and Emotional Skills and Positive Life Goals for Adolescents and Young Adults
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2005
Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) benefit from a positive, affirming support of their individuality. This forward-looking book focuses on building individual strengths and resilience, rather than modifying perceived weaknesses, through individualized therapy within a group context.
Integrating...
Music Therapy with Families
Therapeutic Approaches and Theoretical Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2016
This comprehensive book describes well-defined models of music therapy for working with families in different clinical areas, ranging from families with special needs children or dying family members through to families in psychiatric or paediatric hospital settings.
International contributors...
Rebels with a Cause
Working with Adolescents Using Action Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2005
Rebels with a Cause is a comprehensive guide to working with adolescents using action techniques and drama therapy.
Drawing on years of experience working with adolescents and of training practitioners in the field, Cossa provides a tried-and-tested model for working with adolescents in groups....
Reflective Practice in Mental Health
Advanced Psychosocial Practice with Children, Adolescents and Adults
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2010
Reflective Practice in Mental Health is the authoritative, definitive guide to psycho-social theory and practice in mental health.
Featuring contributions from eminent experts, the book uses case studies to illustrate and address the complexities and dilemmas faced by practitioners involved...