# Dr. Joel Vos | Global Expert on Meaning, Politics & Psychotherapy > Psychologist, philosopher, global expert, consultant & therapist on meaning, politics, business, radicalisation, social change, health, psychotherapy, research ## Pages - [Donations](https://joelvos.com/donations/): Donations Help me to conduct and share my research for free. I offer all resources on this website fro free, to help people live a more meaningful life despite the challenges in their lives and societies. Almost all research I do is unpaid, in my private time. I write all books in private time, often with small profit margins as an academic author. I volunteer in many projects and offer free consultancy to individuals who cannot afford this. 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Partner with Dr. Joel Vos to implement data-driven, meaning-oriented strategies that systematically counter radicalisation, future-proof social movements, and stabilise communities facing deep political conflict. Strategic Advice to Politicians for a Meaning-Oriented Society Modern governance fails when it treats citizens purely as transactional economic […] - [Researcher & Supervisor](https://joelvos.com/researcher-supervisor/): Researcher &Supervisor Accelerate your academic and professional breakthroughs with the elite research guidance of Dr. Joel Vos. Partner with Dr. Joel Vos to design robust methodologies, secure ethical approvals, and produce high-impact, publishable work backed by over two decades of global academic leadership. 🔬 Independent Academic Research Services Are you an academic institution, healthcare body, corporate entity, or non-profit organisation looking to commission rigorous, data-driven science? Dr. Joel Vos delivers world-class, independent empirical investigations. Why Commission My Research? · Globally Recognised Authority: Recipient of the prestigious awards, such as an international leadership award in existential psychology research and transactional analysis psychotherapy […] - [Business & Organisational Consultant](https://joelvos.com/business-organisational-consultant/): Meaning & PurposeBusiness & Organisational Consultant > Why invite me? > What type of events? > What topics? > What fees? Meaning And Purpose Business & Organisational Consultancy > 0 Research studies backing MAP Consultancy 0 % Max. reduction in immediate staff turnover 0 Year to see a proven increase in business profitability 0 Enterprises & organisations transformed with MAP consultancy 0 International Leadership Award in  Existential Psychology Transform your organization into a purpose-driven powerhouse with the global expertise of Dr. Joel Vos. 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Why Invite […] - [Psychotherapy & Coaching](https://joelvos.com/psychotherapyandocaching/): Psychologist & therapist Coach & trainer > Why go to a therapist, coach, or counsellor? > How do I work? > Why choose me? If you are confronting unexpected hardships, personal shifts, unfulfilled potential, or questions about life, I offer a secure space to heal, learn, and grow. As an internationally accredited psychologist and integrative therapist, I combine a broad toolkit of psychological approaches to fit your unique needs. Together, we will blend world-leading scientific expertise with authentic human connection, transforming your challenges into a structured, meaningful path forward. Why go to a therapist, coach, or counsellor? Most people do not seek therapy […] - [Extremism, populism & polarisation](https://joelvos.com/extremism-populism-polarisation/): Conflicts,populism & extremism   > Why do people radicalise? 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Why do organisations increasingly focus on meaning and purpose? How do meaning & purpose apply in the workplace? How are humans neurobiologically & evolutionarily wired to perform better in purpose-driven environments? How could employees and employers benefit from meaning and purpose? Why should employees have 5 or more meanings (>40% time)? Why should companies focus on social and larger types of meaning? How do employees flourish when they follow their intuition instead of rigidly conforming? Why do changing consumer preferences necessitate a […] - [Meaning and Purpose](https://joelvos.com/meaning-and-purpose/): Meaning & Purpose > What 10 facts should everybody know about Meaning and Purpose? > What is the definition of meaning in life? > What are common myths about meaning in life? > How many examples of meaning should we have in life? > What examples do we find meaningful (6 universal types of meaning)? > How can we learn, make, or intuit meaning (3 universal approaches)? > How can we live meaningfully despite life’s challenges? > What are practical steps to make our life more meaningful? > What are Joel Vos’ main books about meaning? > Where can we find […] - [Home](https://joelvos.com/): Dr Joel Vos PhD MSc MA CPsychol FHEA AFBPS Award-winning thought leader on meaning and purpose in society About Learn more Books Services Mottos ▶ About Psychologist & philosopher Researcher & Author Speaker & Lecturer Therapist & Coach Business & Political Consultant First International Existential Psychology Research Award International Transactional Analysis Research Award Nomination Council of Europe Democracy Innovations Award  About ▶ Psychologist & philosopher Researcher & Author Speaker & Lecturer Therapist & Coach Business & Political Consultant First International Existential Psychology Research Award International Transactional AnalysisResearch Award Nomination Council of Europe Democracy Innovations Award  Learn more ▶ Meaning & purpose in […] - [Opening the psychological black box in genetic counseling](https://joelvos.com/geneticcounselling/): Opening the psychological black box in genetic counseling Joel Vos Book synopsis Women from families in which many individuals have developed breast and/or ovarian cancer may request for DNA-testing. A DNA-test result may disclose their own risks to develop cancer (again), their relatives__ risks and subsequent options for medical surveillance. This thesis describes several multicenter studies in the Netherlands about the psychological and medical impact of DNA-testing on the lives of these women and their relatives. Despite their accurate understanding of the global meaning of DNA-test result, many participants interpreted the result differently from what the genetic-counselor had actually communicated. Like […] - [Fifty pictures of living a meaningful life](https://joelvos.com/fiftypictures/): Fifty Pictures of Living a Meaningful Life Art, cartoons, reflections, exercises Joel Vos Meaning is about you, for you, by you. Here and now. Look around you, and you will see it. This book helps you to learn about your meaning and purpose in life, via fifty pictures with brief explanations and questions to think about. Do not get fooled by the bad advice from influencers, and read this book that is based on systematic scientific research. Because you deserve to live a meaningful life. Book synopsis How can people live a meaningful life? Most likely, you are already doing it. […] - [Mental Health in Crisis](https://joelvos.com/mentalhealthincrsis/): Mental Health in Crisis Joel Vos, Ron Roberts & James Davies We live in an age of crises.The global crisis is reflected in our personal crisis.On the one hand, people struggle with mental health problems – a response to financial uncertainty, benefit cuts or discrimination. On the other hand, there is a crisis in the way individuals with mental health problems are understood and treated. Thus, we stare into a crisis in mental health and in mental health care, both embedded in a world facing multiple crises. Book synopsis At a time of huge pressures on mental health services, this highly […] - [The Economics of Meaning in Life](https://joelvos.com/economicsofmeaning/): The Economics of Meaning in Life From Capitalist Life Syndrome to Meaning-Oriented Economy Joel Vos There is not such a thing as value-free economics. All economics and business activities are ultimately about meaning in life. There is not such a thing as a personal quest for meaning. All questions and answers about meaning and purpose are ultimately about our socioeconomic situation. Learn about the global shift towards the meaning-oriented economy, and what this means for business, politics, and research. Book synopsis There is not such a thing as value-free economics. All economic theories prescribe a unique meaning in life. What meanings […] - [The psychology of COVID-19](https://joelvos.com/psychologyofcovid19/): The psychology of COVID-19 Joel Vos A pandemic. A collective crisis. How can we cope with the uncertainties in science, politics, journalism, health, well-being, life & society? Scientific research and experts answer. Read this first book on the psychology of COVID-19 that influenced health authorities worldwide. Book synopsis The Psychology of Covid-19 explores how the coronavirus is giving rise to a new order in our personal lives, societies and politics. Rooted in systematic research on Covid-19 and previous pandemics, including SARS, Ebola, HIV and the Spanish Flu, this book describes how Covid-19 has impacted a broad range of domains, including self-perception, […] - [Doing research in psychological therapies](https://joelvos.com/doingresearchguide/): Doing Research in Psychological Therapies A step-by-step guide Joel Vos Research does not need to be overwhelming! Follow the practical steps in this comprehensive ‘how to’ guide. A-to-Z, from idea to publication. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Tables and flow-charts for easy decision-making. Easy templates for structuring your texts. A vital resource for beginning and intermediate researchers. Book synopsis This comprehensive and highly practical ‘how to’ book guides researchers from start to finish through the research process. The easy-to-follow consecutive steps cover: basic academic skills, literature reviews, research aims, selection of quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods, research and ethics proposals, data […] - [The Handbook of Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy](https://joelvos.com/tahandbook/): The Handbook of Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy An Evidence-based Approach Joel Vos & Biljana van Rijn Is Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy effective? (Yes!) What TA concepts and processes does research evidence support? What skills should TA therapists develop? What practical processes, tips & tricks are supported by research? What does research say about applying TA across client problems? Includes a detailed treatment manual for training & research. Book synopsis This book is a comprehensive introduction to Transactional Analysis theory, evidence-base and practice. It provides a step by step manual to the competencies and skills needed across the therapy process, and a guide to […] - [COVID-19 And Beyond](https://joelvos.com/covid-19-and-beyond/): COVID-19 And Beyond Psychological, Existential, and Therapeutic Perspectives on Mental Health and Meaning Joel Vos, Pninit Russo-Netzer & Stefan Schulenberg (Editors) How do people find meaning under prolonged threat? Why did some emerge anxious, others resilient, and a few unexpectedly transformed? What did healthcare workers, isolated elders, and a generation of children carry forward when the world reopened? Book synopsis The pandemic didn’t just disrupt our routines — it cracked open the existential foundations of how we live, work, grieve, and connect. COVID-19 and Beyond gathers leading voices in existential, humanistic, and positive psychology to ask the questions that outlasted the […] - [Contact](https://joelvos.com/contact/): Contact Get in touch! Fill out the form below or email contact@joelvos.com I will respond as soon as possible, usually within a week. If no response within a week, contact me again or use another method. - [About Dr Joel Vos](https://joelvos.com/about-dr-joel-vos/): About Dr Joel Vos > Short bio > International Existential Psychology Research Award > International Transactional Analysis Research Award > Other Academic Awards & Endorsements > Political Awards & Endorsements > Employment > Volunteering > Education > Impact & platform Short bio Dr Joel Vos is a multi-awarded psychologist and philosopher, who conducts research, writes books, lectures, and offers consultancy and psychotherapy about how people can live a meaningful and satisfying life despite societal challenges. His expertise spans various fields, including fundamental research on meaning and purpose, the helping professions (e.g., coaching, therapy, counselling), business and economics, politics and social change.  […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/joelvos.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)