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Clinical psychologist has a paper published on how the brain learns and stores memories: The model has led to a new psychotherapy approach
 
Greenville, South Carolina -- February 6, 2007 -- Local private practicing clinical psychologist has published a theoretical article in a peer reviewed journal on how the brain likely stores memories in the process of learning. An upcoming paper explains how this relates to the treatment of patients with anxiety and depression. Abbreviated versions of both papers will be presented at the upcoming Southeastern Psychological Association meeting in New Orleans later this month, as well as a more comprehensive series of continuing education introductory workshops across the U.S. in late spring.

Clinical psychologist, Robert A. Moss, Ph.D., ABPP, has written a paper which details a theoretical model of how memory storage likely occurs in the brain. The paper will be published this month in the current issue of The Journal of Mind and Behavior. It proposes that cortical columns are the basic binary units (“bits”) that serve to code and decode information related to higher functions (e.g., speech, reading, calculations, mechanical abilities, etc.). The first paper detailing how this relates to the psychological treatment of negative emotional memories will be published in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration. Dr. Moss has been working with a clinical biopsychological approach in the treatment of psychological problems, including depression and anxiety, in his solo private practice for years, though these are the first articles to appear in peer reviewed journals. The approach differs from the three main theoretical approaches (i.e., psychodynamic, humanistic/experiential, and cognitive-behavioral) to individual psychotherapy, in that it is the only one based on a brain model. Dr. Moss is board certified in both clinical psychology and neuropsychology. Based on this brain model, Dr. Moss has written a professional manual on conducting treatment, a self-help book, and two Christian books.

Contact details:
Robert A. Moss, Ph.D., ABPP
Center for Emotional Restructuring®
9 Maple Tree Court
Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: 864-281-0600
Fax: 864-281-0645
Website: www.emotionalrestructuring.com
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Complete paper citations:
Moss, R. A. (2006) Of bits and logic: Cortical columns in learning and memory. The Journal of Mind and Behavior, 27(3), 183-214.

Moss, R. A. (in press) Negative emotional memories in clinical treatment: Theoretical considerations. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration.