Paul J. Chara, Jr., Ph.D. has a doctorate in general-experimental psychology, and is a professor at the same college. He has published over 60 scholarly articles, presented dozens of public lectures, and his book The Art of Virtue was published in 1999. Kathleen and Paul have co-authored over a dozen scholarly articles, are raising four fantastic kids, and are ecstatic about being married to each other!

JKP publications by Paul J. Chara, Jr.

A Safe Place for Caleb

An Interactive Book for Kids, Teens and Adults with Issues of Attachment, Grief, Loss or Early Trauma

Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr.
Illustrated by J.M. Berns

2005, Paperback: £13.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-799-6, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 128pp

Keywords: adolescence, adoption, attachment, challenging behaviour, child protection, children, emotions, families, fostering, parenting, trauma

Allergy Busters

A Story for Children with Autism or Related Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Allergies

Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr.
With Karston J. Chara
Illustrated by J.M. Berns

2004, Paperback: £9.99/ $17.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-782-8, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 48pp

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, children, diet, fiction, memoirs, occupational therapy

Amy Elizabeth Goes to Play Therapy

A book to Assist Psychotherapists in Helping Young Children Understand and Benefit from Play Therapy

Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr.
Illustrated by J.M. Berns

2004, Paperback: £9.99/ $17.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-775-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 64pp

Keywords: child protection, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, play therapy, psychotherapy

Sensory Smarts

A Book for Kids with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders Struggling with Sensory Integration Problems

Kathleen A. Chara and Paul J. Chara, Jr.
With Christian P. Chara
Illustrated by J.M. Berns

2004, Paperback: £12.99/ $20.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-783-5, 246mm x 173mm / 10in x 7in, 80pp

Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, children, emotions, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues