Vegan Communication Resource List

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Resources for improving communication on your vegan journey

BOOKS

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An introduction to carnism – Melanie Joy, Ph.D.

Beyond Beliefs:  A guide to improving relationships and communication for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters – Melanie Joy, Ph.D.

Getting Relationships Right: How to build resilience and thrive in life, love, and work – Melanie Joy, Ph.D.

Vystopia:  The anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world – Clare Mann

The Joyful Vegan:  How to stay vegan in a world that wants you to eat meat, dairy, and eggs – Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Impactful Vegan – Robert Cheeke

How to Create a Vegan World – Tobias Leenaert

The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Motivational Methods for Vegan Advocacy:   A clinical psychology perspective – Casey Taft, Ph.D.

Animal Persuasion: A guide for ethical vegans and animal advocates in managing life’s emotional challenges – April Lang, LCSW

Living Among Meat-Eaters – Carol Adams

Mind if I Eat the Cheeseburger? And other questions people ask vegans – Sherry F. Colb

Crucial Conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high – Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler

Non-Violent Communication: A language of life – Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.

Getting to Zero: How to work through conflict in your high-stakes relationships – Jayson Gaddis

You Can Change Other People: The four steps to help your colleagues, employees, even family, up their game – Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson, Ph.D.

7 Best Practices to Inspire Loved Ones to Go Plant-Based – Angela Crawford, Ph.D. (e-book)

COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

Center for Effective Vegan Advocacycourses on Effective and Sustainable Vegan Advocacy

How to Talk to Non-VegansEarthling Ed video

Solutionary Vegan Podcast – Effective communication and advocacy – https://solutionaryvegan.org/episodes

BLOG ARTICLES

Support on Your Vegan Path – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Coping and Thriving through Difficult Emotions – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Navigating Social Situations on Your Vegan Path – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Emotional Self-Care for Vegans through the Holidays – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Three Tips for Inspiring Healthy Lifestyle Change – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Navigating Social Challenges on the Vegan Path – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

7 Tips for Inspiring Others Toward a Plant-Powered Lifestyle – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

Speaking from the Heart: Keys to Effective Communication for Vegans – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

My Plant-Powered Resource Guide – books, documentaries, websites, and meal ideas for starting, sustaining, and thriving with a vegan lifestyle

Vegan Empowerment Resource Guide (created by Shanasy Bratt of Vegan Empowerment)