Communication – Basic Steps Mental Health

Nine Life Lessons

Scott Alpert — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:05 +0000

Thirty-two years. That’s how long I have been in this industry. It is hard to believe I lasted so long. You either sink or swim. I remember being fired for healing the clients too quickly at one facility in Malibu. Strange but true. Fortunately, it inspired me, and I vowed to open up my own […]

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Obligation – Stay or Go

Scott Alpert — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:09 +0000

Are we so entrenched in societal rules that we’ve lost track of our own well-being? For many people, they have married a person because it was the correct thing to do. Then they will remain in the relationship because of the children, and will see the signs that their partner is abusive, but if they […]

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Top 10 Relationship Mistakes

Scott Alpert — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:47:17 +0000

Relationships take work and if you don’t know the proper skills, it can be easy to fall into the usual pitfalls that I have fallen into so many times in my life. I guess through all my mistakes I am well aware of the most common mistakes people make. Now, this is not the full […]

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The Benefits of Slowing Down

Scott Alpert — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:00:02 +0000

Have you ever made those rash decisions, blurted out something, and then later regretted it? Have you ever talked over someone else when they were speaking because you were impatient or defensive? Then this article was written for you. The cerebral cortex is the main area in the brain that processes information. When stressed out, […]

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Holiday Greetings

Scott Alpert — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:43:47 +0000

Basic Steps Mental Health is about to enter our seventh year of providing services to people in the Mukilteo and surrounding areas. We wanted to take this time to thank you for being a valued client and sharing the valuable information you have learned with loved ones. The holidays are a special time to share […]

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Expectations

Scott Alpert — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:00:13 +0000

Relationships are complex. Two people from two different backgrounds and two different life experiences are suddenly thrust into each other’s world and if you don’t know how to be in close quarters with somebody, things can get out of hand. Now, if you suffered trauma in the past, intimacy can be very difficult because it […]

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Taking Quick Action

Scott Alpert — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:51 +0000

Us healthcare workers are often at the front line in emergencies. Taking quick action can help people get away from a crisis, obtain the proper help, and move forward in their lives. Taking care of emergencies was all we did at the Mental Health Urgent Care Center in Long Beach California, where I was on […]

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Is There an Art to Traveling?

Scott Alpert — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:14:18 +0000

I thought I was properly prepared for my European getaway and once thrust into the situation I felt clueless! Thus began my vacation adventure. Everything that I held as normal vanished! In my world, almost everyone spoke English. Yes, I listened to my French language audio study course and thought I did quite well with […]

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Improving Communication

Scott Alpert — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:15:04 +0000

Maybe this article should be titled, “Get off your ifs, ands, and buts.” This week had one theme – the trouble with communication, or lack thereof. In meeting with couples and families, my common message has always been, finding a way for the message sent to be received. It takes effort for the communicator to […]

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The Emotional Bank Account

Scott Alpert — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:00:27 +0000

Whether you are in a good or bad relationship, it is important to know about the emotional bank account. I ask you, in your current relationship are you making deposits or withdrawals? Healthier relationships tend to have more of a positive balance. What are deposits into the bank account? A deposit could be simply avoiding […]

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