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Hilary Valdez
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Free-Floating Anxiety: When Worry Takes Over Your Life (And How to Stop It)
All humans worry. But are you a worrywart? There is always something to worry about. Simple and difficult life challenges and choices can...
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Hilary Valdez
Jun 16, 20243 min read
Emotional Fulfillment in Relationships: Balancing Individuality, Family, and Effective Communication
Emotional Fulfillment in Relationships
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Hilary Valdez
May 29, 20243 min read
Promises a clear benefit - boosting mood and energy.
When I’m out for my walks, I always look at the dogs who are also out for a walk. I know they are sensing my energy. They look at me,...
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Hilary Valdez
May 10, 20244 min read
An attitude of gratitude on Mothers’ Day
Men are what their mothers made them.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson I am in total awe that a tiny person is developing inside a pregnant woman’s...
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Hilary Valdez
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Understanding Secondhand Stress: Effects, Indicators, and Coping Strategies for a Healthier Mind and Body
Stress is the body’s natural response to a perceived challenge or threat, whether real or imagined. When we observe someone experiencing...
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Hilary Valdez
Apr 8, 20243 min read
Gambling Addiction: A Personal Journey and Eye-Opening Insights
When I was in high school, I remember my cousin was so happy to travel to Los Vegas and gamble. With a big smile he carried a large...
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Hilary Valdez
Mar 17, 20243 min read
Managing Your Mood: Understanding Mood Shifts and Trigger Points for Better Mental Health
During the day, how often does your mood change or shift? What causes your mood to change? And how drastic is the change? Does you mood...
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Hilary Valdez
Mar 8, 20243 min read
Men's Mental Health in the Face of Maturity and Expectations
Throughout life, there are many things that can cause stress and anxiety in people. For men, specifically, the things that can be...
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Hilary Valdez
Feb 25, 20244 min read
Navigating the Heart: Love, Divorce, and Grief in the Aftermath of Military Relationships
Wars and conflicts end, but the aftermath of losing your loved one, lingers. No one is free from adversity. The end of a relationship is...
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Hilary Valdez
Feb 10, 20244 min read
Understanding Secondary Trauma: How Therapists Can Navigate Compassion Fatigue and Find Healing
“You may not be personally experiencing the trauma; you’re seeing it or you’re witnessing it. But you body doesn’t know that. It doesn’t...
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Hilary Valdez
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Surviving Life After Multiple Homicides: A Community Assessment
As a federal investigator for the Department of Justice, I was working on a multiple-homicide case. A very gruesome crime scene. I had to...
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Hilary Valdez
Jan 19, 20243 min read
Design Your Future: Tips for Emotional Wellbeing and Personal Growth
In the coming months do you want to improve your behavior or stay the same? How much emotional baggage do you want to carry around. Are...
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Hilary Valdez
Dec 9, 20233 min read
Finding Joy When Christmas Feels Difficult: Tips for Coping with Grief, Stress, and Loneliness
For some people, finding joy at Christmas is difficult or painful. I lost my mother just before Christmas Day; as the days draw closer to...
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Hilary Valdez
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Man Up! Breaking Free from Traditional Masculinity to Achieve Self-Improvement
Men who are difficult to deal with are difficult with themselves. Here’s the problem: The more men identify with the “old fashioned”...
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Hilary Valdez
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Surviving the Holidaze: Tips for Responsible Drinking
Hi beer drinkers! You may think that your poison pick is a safe bet in terms of health and sobriety, but there is more than meets the...
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Hilary Valdez
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Gender Role Conflict: Exploring Gender Roles and Overcoming Gender Role Conflict
I have spent a majority of my clinical career conducting group therapy with men. I was the Director of In-patient Care at Yokosuka, Naval...
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Hilary Valdez
Sep 24, 20233 min read
Navigating Life's Turning Points: Embracing Growth, Resilience, and Self-Discovery
Turning points in life are milestones in our life experience. Happiness or sadness, neither lasts forever. The pendulum of life swings...
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Hilary Valdez
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Transform Your Life: Discover the Power of Internal Growth and Personal Development
Improving your internal life is hard work. But hard work may lead to greater insight, faster personal development, and stronger...
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Hilary Valdez
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Understanding Hypertension: Causes, Effects, and Prevention
Every year, many Americans are diagnosed with hypertension. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when the blood pushing against the...
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Hilary Valdez
Sep 17, 20233 min read
Breaking Free from Toxic Masculinity: Embracing Healthy Manhood and Mental Wellness
When I was a boy watching Tarzan and cowboy movies, I was mesmerized by all the manly feats of bravado, strength, courage: ropin’,...
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