What exactly is anxiety and why do we need it?
Clinical psychologists Sue Knowles and Bridie Gallagher discuss what anxiety is and how, although it can sometimes feel unbearable for many people, we actually need…
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How do we relate to “old age” and aged care?
Felicity Chapman, author of Counselling and Psychotherapy with Older People in Care, is an accredited mental health social worker who has extensive training and experience in…
A Crash Course in Widowed Single Parenting – Top Tips for Keeping It Together
Things Jon Didn’t Know About: Our Life After My Husband’s Suicide is an honest and moving account of the day-to-day practicalities of raising a family as…
Are you looking for books and resources to support your work with gender variant individuals?
We publish a range of books for therapists, counsellors and healthcare practitioners who work with gender variant individuals. From informative guides to personal memoirs,…
Our bodies’ hidden strengths – Resilience and love
This blog was written by Hidden Strength’s Children’s Series co-author C.C. Alicia Hu. The books are available November 21, 2017 for therapeutic use with children…
EXTRACT – You Make Your Parents Super Happy!: A book about parents separating
‘Hey! I think you should know that there is nothing your parents are more proud of… than YOU!’ You Make Your Parents Super Happy!, written…
Self-help exercises to help older children manage worry and anxiety
Age range: Ages 9+ Description: An engaging, self-help guide based on cognitive behavioural therapy that teaches young people mindfulness techniques to alleviate their worry and…
Sign up for a free copy of our new Gender Diversity catalogue
JKP’s pioneering gender diversity list publishes practical resources and personal stories that encourage greater understanding of gender identity and gender expression. From informative guides for professionals and…
Mental health – a trans partner’s perspective
Jo Green, founder of Distinction Trans Partner Support and the author of The Trans Partner Handbook, explores the importance of talking openly about mental health…
Self-harm, autism, and the desperate need to be understood
The heartbreaking motivation that compelled Åse Brunnström to find a way to help carers communicate visually with hard to reach children. One day in 2009 sparked the…