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The Basic Steps of Counseling

Scott Alpert — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:48 +0000

We have a new intern at Basic Steps Mental Health, and I thought it would be helpful to write out the basic steps of being a therapist for them. Then it dawned on me that writing an article on this would be helpful for anybody interested in the healing arts. For those who do not […]

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Freeing Your Mind

Scott Alpert — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:03:49 +0000

I realized I have been trying to spread the news of Spiritual Psychology for 32 years. For the past 10 years, I have been writing these articles, now numbering in the hundreds. It is exciting to share something that drastically impacted my life, and because of it, I transformed from a drug addict to owning […]

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Common Relationship Problems

Scott Alpert — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:51:47 +0000

Relationships take a lot of work to keep alive, fresh, and upbeat. You would think that falling in love was all that is needed, but to be honest, when two people connect, they bring with them their doubts, fears, and unresolved issues. Maneuvering through this can bring heartache if one doesn’t know the proper tools. […]

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The Reason Why You Are Overwhelmed

Scott Alpert — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:23:39 +0000

Working at the Mental Health Urgent Care Center for 11 years helped me put a lot of the psychology I studied into perspective. I might have studied something, but seeing it in real life was impactful. At this facility, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders came to life, and the scary thing was—you never […]

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I Am Upset Because…

Scott Alpert — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:58:13 +0000

Have you ever considered that what you see is make-believe? That people aren’t causing you upset, but you are? Oh, this is radical thinking because it is contrary to our beliefs. This person made you feel bad, but actually, this person did something; that experience went into the central hub of your brain—which we call […]

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The Energetic to Psychology

Scott Alpert — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:50:48 +0000

One cannot deny that each cell in our body is comprised of an electric charge. If we were to view ourselves as energetic beings, then we have the capacity to choose whether to emit positive or negative energy. When a person walks into a room, their energy impacts it. Some emit a creepy vibe that […]

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This Is What Spiritual Psychology Is All About!

Scott Alpert — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:00:38 +0000

When I first got into the industry and observed how other professionals handled clients, one mentor of mine stands out – Albert Saparoff. Albert was the innovator of the Get High on Life Program and would go into the inner city to teach self-esteem to high school students. Albert had been retired for 20 years […]

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Re-Centering

Scott Alpert — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:00:13 +0000

When the stormy days hit, when you don’t even like yourself, there are a few things you can do to get yourself through until you find that happy foothold again. Spiritually speaking, it is easy to be spiritual on the mountaintop. However, the real challenge is taking that spirituality into the valley. If you find […]

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How to Fix Other People

Scott Alpert — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:46:17 +0000

I am sure that you know someone in need of help. 20% of the people in this country suffer from severe mental or substance-related problems–that’s one in five! It makes you think twice about getting behind the wheel of your vehicle. So how do we fix them? This is always a fun topic when teaching […]

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Try These Psychological Tools

Scott Alpert — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:00:14 +0000

Do you know how to calm yourself naturally? We live in a fast-paced society and want quick results but the quick fix may not be that beneficial for you. I knew I was doing damage to myself when using substances, but somehow I forced myself to make a stand and fundamentally heal. To be honest, […]

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