How Vegans Can Create Healthy Relationships and Communicate Effectively – Melanie Joy [IARC2017]
ar-conference.org Many vegans find that it`s difficult or impossible to feel connected with the non-vegans in their lives and to communicate about veganism in a way that doesn`t cause cause conflict. Often, too, vegans have trouble relating and communicating with each other when they disagree with each other`s ideas. In this new presentation, psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy explains the principles and tools for creating healthy, connected relationships, and she gives tips on how to talk about even the most challenging issues productively.
## About Melanie Joy ##
Dr. Melanie Joy is a psychologist, international speaker, organizational consultant, trainer, and the author of "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows", "Strategic Action for Animals", and the forthcoming book "Beyond Beliefs: A Guide for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters in Relationships.". Dr. Joy specializes in strategic vegan advocacy, effective communication, organizational dynamics and leadership, the psychology of social transformation, and activist sustainability. Dr. Joy is the eighth recipient of the Ahimsa Award – previously given to the Dalai Lama and Nelson Mandela – for her work on global nonviolence, as well as the Empty Cages Prize – previously given to Tom Regan – for her contribution to furthering the cause of animal rights. She is also the founder and president of Beyond Carnism and the cofounder and codirector of the Center for Effective Vegan Advocacy.
