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Melanie Joy Ph.D.

About

Melanie Joy, Ph.D., is a Harvard-educated psychologist specializing in relationships, communication, and social change. She is the award-winning author of seven books, including Getting Relationships Right: How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Life, Love, and Work and How to End Injustice Everywhere. Dr. Joy is also an international speaker, trainer, and organizational coach. Her work has been featured by media outlets around the world, including The New York Times, BBC, and ABC Australia; and she has been granted a number of international awards. You can learn more about her at melaniejoy.org and follow her on Instagram @drmelaniejoy.

Books by Melanie Joy Ph.D.
Recent Posts
Are You a Highly Relational Person?
Are you easily hurt by conflict and highly tuned in to relational dynamics? What may feel like your greatest vulnerability can also be your greatest strength.
Decontaminate Your Relationship

Are differences in hygiene practices—especially in the age of coronavirus—harming your relationship? Here are some ways to understand and resolve the problem.

Are differences in hygiene practices—especially in the age of coronavirus—harming your relationship? Here are some ways to understand and resolve the problem.

The Formula for Healthy Relating

Apply this simple formula to improve any relationship, interaction, or communication.

Apply this simple formula to improve any relationship, interaction, or communication.

Love in the Time of Corona

Here are some simple tools and principles that can boost our "relational immune system."

Here are some simple tools and principles that can boost our "relational immune system."

Relational Literacy 101

The same principles and tools can help us improve all kinds of relationships—with loved ones, friends, colleagues, ourselves, and even the world.

The same principles and tools can help us improve all kinds of relationships—with loved ones, friends, colleagues, ourselves, and even the world.