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Finding Positivity on a Greyhound Bus: A Journey from Negative Thoughts to Self-Discovery
Sometimes staying positive is challenging, but being miserable is a choice. When I was younger, I was on a Greyhound Bus, pondering my...
Hilary Valdez
Aug 19, 20244 min read
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From Impossible Dreams to Realistic Goals: My Journey of Personal Growth
When I was in elementary school, I wanted to see the world and meet people. I would read adventure comic books of the daring deeds of...
Hilary Valdez
Aug 8, 20244 min read
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PTSD treatment in military veterans: The Evolving Landscape of War, Trauma, and Mental Health Treatment
For centuries wars have been part of our evolving civilization. When we examine the hardships of the Neanderthals, the Roman Legions, the...
Hilary Valdez
Jul 31, 20244 min read
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Boost Your Self-Confidence: Strategies for Overcoming Life's Challenges and Embracing Change
I heard that a man’s smile and confidence is in proportion to his paycheck. But what happens when a person loses their job, or a...
Hilary Valdez
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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Emotional Fulfillment in Relationships: Balancing Individuality, Family, and Effective Communication
Emotional Fulfillment in Relationships
Hilary Valdez
Jun 16, 20243 min read
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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,...
Hilary Valdez
May 29, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
May 10, 20244 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Mar 17, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Mar 8, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Feb 25, 20244 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Feb 10, 20244 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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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”...
Hilary Valdez
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Nov 17, 20233 min read
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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...
Hilary Valdez
Oct 12, 20234 min read
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