Friday (n): Paul J.

Friday, PhD (n):

the last day of the workweek, clinical psychologist and
heralded as the gateway to speaker, heralded as a
the weekend guide to effective thinking
for balanced living

There is something GREAT about FRIDAY

Dr. Paul J. Friday is Chief of Clinical Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Shadyside,
where he has been on staff for over 30 years. He has in excess of 60,000 hours of patient interactions.

In addition to his full-time clinical practice, Dr. Friday was a founding member of the Biomedical Ethics
Committee, a director of the Multi-Disciplinary Pain Program—Noninvasive Division, and a member of the
steering committee for the creation of the Center for Complimentary Medicine at UPMC-Shadyside.

Dr. Friday has been a featured keynote and motivational speaker for hundreds of business, educational, and
medical groups throughout the United States and Europe. He has appeared on hundreds of local, regional and
national radio and television programs, addressing a variety of topics and news events from a psychological
perspective. These media outlets include:

• CNN • ABC News • KDKA-TV & Radio (CBS) • WQED-TV (PBS)

• MSNBC News • ESPN, Fox Sports • WTAE-TV & Radio (ABC) • PCNC (NBC)

Friday’s Laws: THE PRESENTATION

Dr. Friday distills psychological theory to help make sense of the complexities of our daily lives. Using
simple language, as well as humor, he constructs the framework to leading a balanced life. Discussion
topics might include:

v How to improve productivity through more effective thinking

v Why having “crazy ideas” doesn’t necessarily mean you’re crazy
v Why change is the toughest thing a human being can do
v Why rescuers are viewed as persecutors and end up as victims
v How the Eight Laws of Effective Thinking can be a guide to a balanced life
v How BYPASS can help you avoid a bypass

Dr. Friday is a powerful keynote speaker. He will consult with you and tailor a program to meet the specific
needs of your organization. Dr. Friday has spoken at:

v Management Conventions & Employee Development Programs

v Specialty Group Functions
v Corporate and Board Retreats

Friday’s Laws: THE BOOK

Dr. Friday is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Friday’s Laws: How to Become Normal When
You’re Not and How to Stay Normal When You Are.

The psychiatrist, author and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. David Servan-Schreiber said, “M. Scott Peck
redefined psychotherapy as The Road Less Traveled. Paul J. Friday’s Eight Laws of Effective Thinking
provide the guide posts that allow the trip to take place. A clever and insightful description of what makes
people change and how they do it.”
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What they’re saying about FRIDAY

“The use of humor and casual approach make the time spent with Dr. Friday completely enjoyable yet full of useful
information that can be applied immediately to your life.”
Josephine Smerdel
Woodland Hill Teacher-In-Service

with audience participation.”

Ann Louise Daily, PhD
Co-Advisor Psi Beta
CCAC North Hills, PA

“Dr. Paul Friday was the highlight of our statewide convention in Washington, D.C.”
David S. Pollock, Esq.
Editior-in-Chief, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer;
Past Chair, PA Bar Association Family Law Section;
Fellow, AAML & IAML
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“Dr. Friday gave an exciting, informative, multi-media presentation... he blended humor with hypnosis, neurology

“Knowledgeable, speaks from experience: engaging, very interactive and deals with issues that involve families,
groups and individuals.”
Sandra Lee Schafer, RN
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Oncology

“Dr. Friday gave an outstanding presentation that truly made an impact on my life. I found myself both smiling and
crying by the end and thinking ‘Wow, what simple, sensible and achievable goals!’ I went out into the world thinking
a bit more kindly toward others.”

Peggi Keegan, RN
Surgical Center Administrator

For More Information

To learn more about Dr. Friday’s program, please visit www.FridaysLaws.com or contact:

Carol L. Grainger, CMP Paul J. Friday, PhD

Chief, Clinical Psychology,
Phone: 517.655.3752
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Shadyside
Cell: 517.449.7832
Email: cgrainger@yourastec.com Phone: 412.683.7396
Fax: 412.682.0502
Email: fridaypaul@upmc.edu
Address: 5200 Centre Ave, Suite 514
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Do you think you are normal? Take the Balanced Brain Test™ at www.FridaysLaws.com and find out!