JKP books on psychology range from child development to the psychology of performance. The core text The Psychology of Ageing, now in its second edition, is described on this page, as are the specialist dictionaries of psychology, compiled by Ian Stuart Hamilton. For more information about our other books on child psychology, visit our Child Psychiatry and Psychology page.
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Review for all of the series
'They are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children…The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly… The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children.'
2007, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-533-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, child psychology, education, emotions, parenting, psychology
'This excellent book is a concise description of the core characteristics of early attachment experience and how this impacts on children's expectations of themselves, of others and of the world in general. Attachment disorders are described in detail with recommendations for interventions which facilitate more hopeful development. It is relevant to those working with children in any... more »
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-957-0, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 112pp
Keywords: adoption, attachment, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, education, educational psychology, fostering, mental health, parenting, psychiatry, psychology, social work
A Personality Disorder Reader offers a comprehensive and accessible collection of papers that will be practically useful to practitioners working in secure and non-secure settings with patients who have personality disorders. more »
2008, Paperback: £22.99/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-640-1, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 280pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, community care, counselling, forensic psychotherapy, mental health, mental illness, offenders, psychiatry, psychology, social care, social work
"Dr. Rappaport's professional, accessible and enjoyable detailed approach...includes a user-friendly introduction to Gendlin's Focusing Method as well as a bridge to using Focusing with art therapy... Readers will find it both refreshing and practical and a much-used addition to their libraries."
-Dr. Doris Arrington, ATR-BC, Licensed Psychologist, Notre Dame de Namur University,... more »
2008, Paperback: £18.99/ $29.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-760-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: anxiety, art therapy, counselling, depression, psychology, social work, trauma
' ...a magnificent resource which illuminates, and provides a cogent rationale for contemporary practice. I would anticipate that it will form a core text recommended on reading lists for prospective EPs, trainee EPs and for EP Service libraries, in addition to forming a very useful reference resource for colleagues working in Children's Services and in higher education institutions.' ... more »
2008, Paperback: £22.99/ $45.00
ISBN: 978-1-84310-600-5, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
Keywords: child psychology, educational psychology, psychology
Understanding 10-11-Year-Olds introduces the challenges that face children as they start to make their transition from childhood into adolescence.
Children at this age begin to express independence and confidence in their capability that may extend beyond their direct experience. Adults caring for their well-being need to monitor the new dimensions in the child's life, such as... more »
2008, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-674-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, children, education, emotions, families, parenting, psychology
Understanding 8-9-Year-Olds describes how children grow and change as they move further away from reliance on home and family, out into the world of school and community.
Children of this age develop preferences as well as opinions based on their experience of new relationships and activities. For many children, it is a period of relative calm as they develop through new skills while... more »
2008, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-673-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, education, emotions, families, parenting, psychology
We use the word all the time, but what exactly is self-esteem, and how do young people develop it? Feeling Like Crap explores how a young person's self is constructed, and what might really help that self to feel more valued and confident. Through accounts of his individual and group work with young people, Nick Luxmoore demonstrates how listening to, engaging with and... more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-682-1, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 160pp
Keywords: child psychiatry, child psychology, children, education, families, psychology
'A heartwarming book providing insights into how autistic persons perceive and interact with the world as only a cat can. As Dasha "meows" about her human members of the family we learn how autism is a different, rather than a disordered way of being. This book is a delightful and informative read.'
- Stephen M. Shore, EdD, Executive Director of Autism Spectrum Disorder Consulting,... more »
2008, Paperback: £12.99/ $17.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-586-2, 216mm x 138mm / 8.5in x 5.5in, 176pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, fiction, psychology
What are the motivations and desires behind relationship choices and sexual behaviour? Are they very different for those with Asperger Syndrome (AS) than for anyone else? Does having extreme sensitivity to physical touch or an above average need for solitude change one's expectation of relationships or sexual experience? more »
2008, Paperback: £13.99/ $19.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-605-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 144pp
Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, counselling, psychology, relationships
R U Listenin'? challenges men to reflect on their personal and emotional behaviour and uses prison life as an analogy to help them rethink their perspectives.
Aimed at professionals working with men who are challenging the boundaries of society or any man who feels frustrated by his life, the book offers detailed illustrative case studies, structured exercises and topics for... more »
2008, Paperback: £16.99/ $34.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-616-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 160pp
Keywords: adults, anger management, challenging behaviour, counselling, forensic psychotherapy, offenders, probation, psychology, social work
How do you feel when you bite into a pear… wear a feather boa… stand in a noisy auditorium… or look for a friend in a crowd?
It's likely that one of these situations would be pleasant for you, and perhaps one would be unpleasant. Some people will adore the grainy texture of a pear, while others will shudder at the idea of this texture in their mouths. Touching a... more »
2007, Hardback: £25.00/ $39.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-871-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 216pp
2009, Paperback: £12.99/ $18.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-915-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 216pp
Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, occupational therapy, psychology, relationships, sensory issues, sensory stimulation
The relationship between practitioner and client in professional therapeutic contexts is a crucial factor in the healing process. This practical guide draws on the vast body of information on that relationship from psychotherapy and presents it in a distilled and relevant format for the complementary therapist. more »
2007, Paperback: £12.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-615-9, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 176pp
Keywords: complementary therapies, counselling, health care, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, spirituality
The fully revised and updated second edition of this well-established reference provides over 400 new or improved terms, and is an exhaustive guide to the key terms used in psychological testing, assessment and measurement. more »
2007, Paperback: £15.99/ $24.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-494-0, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 288pp
Keywords: psychology, reference
Review for all of the series
'They are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children…The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly… The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever... more »
2007, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-534-3, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, education, emotions, families, parenting, psychology
Review for all of the series
'They are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children…The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly… The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost... more »
2007, Paperback: £8.99/ $13.95
ISBN: 978-1-84310-533-6, 234mm x 156mm / 9.25in x 6in, 80pp
Keywords: challenging behaviour, child development, child protection, child psychology, education, emotions, parenting, psychology
