The Family First Challenge

Do you ever feel like your family is running in all directions? Was the last decent talk you had with your son or daughter while they were walking out the door? If so, read on to learn how to bring back “quality time” for your family.

Ilissa


What if you were finally given something you've always wanted? Something you've been dreaming about since childhood. Would you treasure it and use it every day—or would you leave it on a shelf to collect dust, an afterthought in your otherwise busy life?

Unfortunately, many families are choosing to ignore the greatest gift ever given—one another. For many, life has become a frantic schedule of activities and carpools. Read more...

Talk Therapy W/ Ilissa

Talk Therapy with Ilissa is taking a short break. It will return with the whole season intact. Keep a look out for posted days and times. Listen to the tables turn as Jeff and Virginia interview Ilissa Banhazl, Marriage & Family Psychotherapist

Women and the Negativity Receptor

Are you your own worst critic? This article will explain why and what to do about it!

Ilissa

Why is it that women pick up on the slightest slur and never hear the good stuff? Criticisms are stored forever; compliments evaporate instantly.

My goddaughter, visiting from college, is sprawled on my bed while we enact one of our regular rituals: I peruse my closet, offering her the clothes I no longer wear. "Take this, I don't have the legs for short skirts," I say, or "These pants make me look hippy." She regards me with quizzical amusement, suggesting that I have body dysmorphic disorder—that I'm one of those people preoccupied with minor, and often imaginary, flaws in physical features. At the very least, she insists, I need new glasses.

And we're not talking mere physical insecurity. Read More...

Women's Personal Growth & Support Group

Women’s Personal Growth and Support Group

“Women supporting each other in a safe environment.”

Facilitated by Ilissa Banhazl, Marriage & Family Psychotherapist’

Where: 2220 E. Rte 66 Suite #226, Glendora CA 91740

When: Every Wednesday from 7pm – 8:30pm

Ages: 21 and up

Fee: $45 per session, PPO Reimbursement

For more information: (626) 335-0903
www.ilissabanhazlmft.com

Only 8 slots Available!

Talk about anything…

10 Morning Mood Boosters

Is it hard to get your motor running in the morning, especially after a long weekend?
Here are some tips on how to get your day off to a great start! Ilissa

10 Easy Ways to Streamline Your Day

7 Foods That Boost Every Type of Bad MoodHave you ever noticed that what happens during the morning hours often sets the tone for the rest of the day? When things go smoothly, you tend to feel more relaxed and ready to face whatever the day may bring. However, when things get bumpy before you’ve even managed to get dressed, you’re more likely to remain grumpy until bedtime. While some hassles can’t be avoided, you can make mood-enhancing decisions during the a.m. hours that will set the stage for the next 16 or so. We spoke with the experts and combed the latest research for 10 pick-me-ups that will have your mood rising like the morning sun. Try one (or all!) of them for a happier and healthier you.

1. Pick one “spoil-me” task to do Read More...

Talk Therapy with Ilissa

Apologies to those who tuned in to hear Talk Therapy with Ilissa last night. Due to technical difficulties the program started late. Please tune in next Thursday at 7pm (www.ksgvradio.com) when all should be back to normal. Thanks for your patience. Ilissa

Tonight 7pm Listen Live to Talk Therapy w/ Ilissa

Tonight! Listen to Talk Therapy with Ilissa...Two Couples Talk About Relationships, Family, Parenting and More! Ilissa answers your questions! Lots of laughs!
Thursday, January 13th at 7pm at www.ksgvradio.com

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep

Here is the second article in a series on sleep; How to get a good night's sleep. Try it and let me know if it helps. Ilissa

Plan for a Good Night's Sleep

Getting quality, consistent sleep can be quite a feat. Try these tricks and solutions to make happy, healthy sleep your reality.

Plan for It

Decide when you want to wake up and count backward about seven hours. Now take about a 15-minute period before that to start your slowdown process. That means taking five minutes to finish up must-do chores, followed by five minutes of hygiene stuff (flossing, washing face and so on) and five minutes of relaxing into your sleep state, through things like meditation and Read More...

Why You Should Go to Bed Early

For the next few weeks I will be posting articles that address sleep issues. Look for my blogs if this topic is of interest to you. Ilissa

Would it kill you to go to bed at a reasonable hour? Actually, the opposite may be true. Now researchers are linking late nights to weight gain, addiction—even cancer.

Tamika Handy could star in her own workout video. The 37-year-old mother of five is a nutrition consultant and a fitness coach—with the chiseled biceps to prove it. But for most of her adult life, she had one serious health risk factor: She didn't go to sleep early enough.Read More>>>