Melinda Blau

Writer, Speaker, Social Observer

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Yes, We Can Teach Empathy to Children

August 23, 1992 by Melinda Blau

Yes, We Can Teach Empathy to Children From Work/Family Life Empathy is the foundation on which connection is built. Read more…

Divorce Family Style

October 8, 1990 by Melinda Blau

Divorce Family Style From New York Magazine One of the greatest cosmic jokes is that people whose ties as a couple have been severed in court will always be in each other’s lives. Read more…

In It Together

September 23, 1989 by Melinda Blau

In It Together From New York Magazine There was no magical solution to our problem…but over those two or three years, family therapy got us all through a hard transition period. Read more…

Conquering Pain

March 23, 1982 by Melinda Blau

Conquering Pain From New York Magazine There are 50 million Americans like David, victims of chronic, intractable pain, many of whom are depressed, drug-dependent, and desperate. Read more…

Why Parents Kick Their Kids Out

August 23, 1979 by Melinda Blau

Why Parents Kick Their Kids Out From Parents Gregory’s parents locked him out of the house in their New England suburb when he was fifteen, but emotionally they had kicked him out years before. Read more…

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"I" Pieces
ABOUT ME
As an award-winning journalist and author of fifteen books, my “beat” is relationships. Find out more about my work here.
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One of the reasons I launched this website is to connect. Please feel free to write to me to share your story or ask me a question.
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