Background and Overview

Dr. Andrea Dinardo is a psychology professor at St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Science in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She is also a retired psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Specialization and Expertise

She is an expert in positive psychology, a keynote speaker, and a leadership trainer who specializes in helping individuals build resilience, thrive under pressure, and nurture their mental well-being daily.

Psychology Resources

She has a popular YouTube channel and psychology blog where she offers psychology tips and techniques for mental health empowerment and daily resilience.

She is also the author of several psychology articles and textbooks and a TEDx presenter who shared her insights on how to turn stress into strength.

Professional Designation and Education

Dr. Andrea received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from Western University. Afterward, she completed the post-doc internship and exam requirements of the College of Psychologists to become a fully registered psychologist (C. Psych.) in the province of Ontario, Canada.

As a registered psychologist specializing in school and counselling psychology, she spent 18 years working with students, educators, and their families. She retired from her psychologist practice in 2016 to dedicate more time to psychology teaching, speaking, and writing.

AERA New Researcher Award

Dr. Andrea is the recipient of the Robert J. Menges New Researcher Award from the AERA Special Interest Group on Faculty Teaching, Evaluation, and Development for her doctoral research: An experimental analysis of the effects of teacher enthusiasm on student attention, motivation, and learning.

Teaching Positions

Psychology teaching positions include Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) with St. Clair College and the University of Windsor, and the B.E.d Diploma in Technological Studies at the Faculty of Education, University of Windsor.

Dr. Andrea also taught for a number of years in the psychology department at Western University while pursuing her Ph.D. in school and counselling psychology.

Professional Speaking

Dr. Andrea has been speaking professionally for 25 years on several psychology topics, including:

1. Positive Psychology 
2. Thriving Under Pressure
3. Social and Emotional Intelligence
4. Emotional Regulation and Stress
5. Mental Health Empowerment
6. Energy and Time Management
7. Strengths-Based Leadership Practices 
8. Peak Performance, Motivation, and Flow
9. Transformational Change and Growth
10. Student Success, Motivation, and Leadership

Publications

Dr. Andrea’s psychology textbooks with McGraw-Hill Ryerson were published in 2009 and 2012. The most recent edition of Essentials was published in 2016.

Textbooks

Magazines and Media

Dr. Andrea also writes psychology articles for The Drive magazine. Topics include mental health, wellness, stress, resilience, and positive psychology.

Psychology Articles:

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Interviews

Dr. Andrea has provided her perspective on current psychology issues in interviews with several publications and media outlets, including Psychology Today, CBC Television, CTV Television, Flare Magazine, The Drive Magazine, Glow Magazine, Bell Media, and many podcasts and radio stations, including AM800 CKLW, 105.9 FM The Region, and 107.7 Pulse FM.

Psychology Interviews:

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Links:

1. Blog: Click Here
2. YouTube: Click Here
3. Twitter: Click Here
4. TEDx Talk: Click Here
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6. Articles: Click Here
7. Speaking Services: Click Here

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