Robert Lawrence Friedman, M.A., is the president of Stress Solutions, Inc., a company that provides stress management seminars to such Fortune 500 corporations as American Express, BBDO International, Chase Manhattan Bank, CMP Media, Comedy Channel, Creamer, Dickson, Basford, HBO, Hyatt Hotels, Inc., Hoffman-LaRoche, Pitney Bowes, Standard & Poors, Viacom, Xerox Corporation among others.

Mr. Friedman is a practicing psychotherapist of fifteen years and is affiliated with the Saint Barnabas Health Care System in New Jersey, providing innovative stress management programs for doctors, nurses, patients, and the community.

He has appeared on national television programs, most recently as the on-air stress management consultant for the four-part documentary series, "Class of '75", which aired on The Discovery Health Channel in 2001. He has also appeared on "The Today Show" on NBC, "Fox News" and "The Alive and Wellness Show" along with Deepak Chopra discussing his philosophy and beliefs and stress management.

Mr. Friedman is the author of The Healing Power of the Drum -- A Psychotherapist Explores the Healing Power of Rhythm. This groundbreaking book explores the extraordinary power of rhythm to facilitate health in areas including stress and anger management, Alzheimer's disease, autism, Parkinson's disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and others.  His latest book, The Healing Power of the Drum - Book 2, a Journey of Rhythm and Stories continues his adventures. 

Mr. Friedman is the co-chairman of the Health and Wellness Committee for the Percussive Arts Society. He has appeared in numerous magazine and newspaper articles focusing on wellness. These publications include Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Washington Times and Healthwise Magazine.

He is also an active member of the National Speaker's Association.    Mr. Friedman is on the advisory board of the Drum Circle Facilitator's Guild.