Conversations with Dr. Bob

Robert M. Andolina, Ph.D.

 

“Conversations with Dr. Bob” focuses upon experiences in life that offer an opportunity to reimagine ourselves. To facilitate resolutions of challenges that are considered problems in our daily life, Dr. Bob presents meaningful approaches to take control of our lives, regardless of the circumstances. He motivates us to utilize constructive behavioral change, significantly impacting our relationships. 

 

Offering resources to appropriately address day-to-day obstacles that tend to undermine creative thinking, Dr. Bob affirms that self-actualization is truly attainable with unique approaches to resolve daily stress.  He clarifies the methods and techniques to exercise control over any situation, adjust thinking and take a viable course of action to facilitate behavior changes.  We all have the ability to overcome any adversity if we believe in ourselves and are willing to address, rather than avoid, our problems, being adaptable in our problem-solving ability.

 

Dr. Robert (Dr. Bob) Andolina’s experience includes: over 40 years of clinical practice; 15 years hosting radio programs; development of inpatient psychiatric child/adolescent programs; development of residential drug and alcohol programs; crisis management for US Airlines staff following a fatal airline crash; intensive outpatient program development; consultation for hospitals and agencies; and was a lecturer and professor at Universities in London, Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, Florida and New England. In addition, Dr. Andolina developed drug treatment programs, including those for opioid addiction, for adults as well as for the Juvenile Court System in the Pennsylvania counties of Butler and Allegheny, achieving an astounding 80% success rate validated by the Probation Department of Butler County and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. 

 

Dr. Bob is an entertaining keynote speaker with a relaxed conversational style who prefers that questions be readily directed to him as he speaks, rather than at the end (hence, “Conversations with Dr. Bob”), effecting a personalized presentation truly unique to his audience.  His effortless calm immediately puts his audience at ease, provoking an enlightening and spontaneous discussion on any topic provided.  He is available to speak on a wide variety of topics to suit the needs of the event at hand.

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Oft-requested topics include: Stress; Anxiety; Depression; How to Promote Self-Esteem; Effective Communication; Managing Conflict; Letting Go of Anger; The Importance of Imagination; How to Handle Failure; Marriage; What is Intimacy?; Family Dynamics;  Raising Challenging Children/Adolescents;  How to Get Your Children to Listen and Talk to You in the Digital Age; Working With Schools to Optimize the Supervision of your Child’s Diagnosis; Coping with Mental Health Diagnoses in Adults and Children; Realistic Expectations; Divorce and Custody; Making Appropriate Decisions; What is Success?; Perceptions of Power and Weakness; Is Change Necessary?

 

Dr. Andolina’s other professional presentations address his Juvenile Justice Program, his New Hope Drug and Alcohol Program and his Integrative Business Consulting Management and Organizational Development Program. 

 

Dr. Bob is available worldwide to speak to your organization or event.

 

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Dr. Andolina attributes his aptitude and success to his father who was a supremely compassionate and caring individual, touching many lives with his willingness to help and support his family and friends.  He had the uncanny ability to quickly assess any situation and proffer a resolution for those in need.  He passed his gifts on to his son and sparked a longstanding, rewarding career.

 

Dr. Bob also had a sage advisor from an early age, Rev. Edward Murray, who always referred to his young mentee as “doctor”.  Dr. Murray was an Early Trailblazer of the Duquesne University’s Department of Psychology, helped to shape the vision of the department and rose to department chair merely two years after completing his Ph.D.  Throughout his life he remained a valued mentor and friend.

 

Dr. Bob’s education spans the U.S. He received his B.A. at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, his M.A. from Assumption College in Worcester, MA, and his Ph.D. from United States International University in San Diego, CA.  He studied under the tutelage of some of the great thinkers (Viktor Frankl, Clark Moustakis, Rollo May, Ralph Reitan) of the movements of psychology in the 60s and 70s- phenomenology, existentialism, logotherapy, humanism and neuropsychology. Dr. Bob teasingly suggests that he trained with the dinosaurs!  

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He developed his clinical therapeutic skills and the psychological and neuropsychological assessment expertise during this period and readily champions the relevance of this knowledge and these perspectives in our digital age.  As a student of human behavior he constantly enhances his learning, melding modern culture and context with the solid, proven foundation of his education and boundless experience.

Research shows that by utilizing an expert outside of the organization presents an opportunity to refresh, inspire, and reset. Dr. Bob is not merely a lecturer; he offers the audience a unique opportunity to engage in the conversation, creating an unforgettable experience.

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