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Anger
Anger: Not All Bad?

Bret A. Moore Psy.D., ABPP on July 6, 2015

Similar to SUVs, canned cheese spread, and guys who ask to split the check on the first date, anger has gotten a bad rap.

Similar to SUVs, canned cheese spread, and guys who ask to split the check on the first date, anger has gotten a bad rap.

Child Development
5 Questions to Ask Your Therapist

Bret A. Moore Psy.D., ABPP on November 30, 2014

Psychotherapy is typically a one-way street when it comes to asking questions. It doesn't have to be. Here are 5 questions to ask your potential new therapist.

Psychotherapy is typically a one-way street when it comes to asking questions. It doesn't have to be. Here are 5 questions to ask your potential new therapist.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD: Disorder or Injury?

Bret A. Moore Psy.D., ABPP on October 12, 2014

A little known semantic battle that has garnered considerable attention of late is the issue of changing the term "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder" to "Post-traumatic Stress". The opposing forces are both powerful and convincing in their own rights.

A little known semantic battle that has garnered considerable attention of late is the issue of changing the term "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder" to "Post-traumatic Stress". The opposing forces are both powerful and convincing in their own rights.

Stress
Simple and Effective Steps for Relieving Daily Stress

Bret A. Moore Psy.D., ABPP on October 11, 2014

Life is stressful. When not hurrying off to work or school, you're trying to cram in myriad other responsibilities like grocery shopping, taking the kids to the dentist, or making it on time for the soccer game. And on the good days when you can squeeze in thirty minutes of exercise, you can't relax because you keep checking the clock to see if you're going to be late.

Life is stressful. When not hurrying off to work or school, you're trying to cram in myriad other responsibilities like grocery shopping, taking the kids to the dentist, or making it on time for the soccer game. And on the good days when you can squeeze in thirty minutes of exercise, you can't relax because you keep checking the clock to see if you're going to be late.

Anxiety
The Different Shades of Anxiety

Bret A. Moore Psy.D., ABPP on September 27, 2014

Anxiety is as much a part of the American culture as cable TV, fast food and overpriced sneakers. It is woven so deeply into our collective psyche that we spend billions of dollars each year on therapists, medications and self-help books to rid ourselves of it.

Anxiety is as much a part of the American culture as cable TV, fast food and overpriced sneakers. It is woven so deeply into our collective psyche that we spend billions of dollars each year on therapists, medications and self-help books to rid ourselves of it.