Tales From the Office
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Addictions Specialist and Substance Abuse Professional for the past 34 years, I have worked with many people who have successfully made changes in their life. Tales from the Office is a show that discusses these changes. For more information, go to my website www.changeispossible.org
Episodes
December 21, 2022 • 9 mins
In the year ending edition of Brandler Bits learn about YOUR STORY. How do you want it to be? Can you write a new chapter or a new book to improve your health?
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November 21, 2022 • 7 mins
In the latest edition of "Brandler Bits" learn how "sweaty communications" lead to intimate conversations. In this bit, you will learn 3 ways to improve your intimacy.
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June 6, 2022 • 5 mins
In the latest edition of Brandler Bits, learn the difference between a reaction and a response. Learn the strategies for responding and improving your communication skills with important people in your life.
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December 29, 2021 • 7 mins
On this end of the year episode of "Brandler Bits", we learn about how the word "until" is actually a word that prevents change. Learn how "until" sets up people to fail in their plans for self improvement. Learn how to make changes in smaller, achievable, measurable and more do able steps
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February 22, 2021 • 4 mins
On this edition of Vintage Brandler Bits, we discuss one of my favorite metaphors "The Daily Racing Form". The Daily Racing form teaches us everything we need to know about how to find a partner by looking at past performances and family history. Picking the right "horse" will take us into the winners circle!
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January 28, 2021 • 5 mins
In this "Vintage Brandler Bit" we examine the topic of survivors. We pay careful attention to how survive get through life by "making the best of what's around"
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January 4, 2021 • 6 mins
This Vintage "Brandler Bits" episode covers self improvement. In order to have better self-care, there are 2 questions that you need to ask yourself.
Learn what these questions are, and how you can use them to feel better about yourself.
Learn what these questions are, and how you can use them to feel better about yourself.
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December 30, 2020 • 6 mins
In this first "Vintage Brandler Bit" we discuss people's first reactions to starting therapy. Many normal experiences are addressed including anxiety, fear and discomfort. In this episode, I get to share some of my gratitude to being part of the journey towards change.
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December 21, 2020 • 27 mins
This is an edited version of a presentation that I made in 2006 at the Morristown, NJ Depression Bipolar Support Alliance. It addressed many issues about dealing with the Holidays and provides excellent coping strategies to make your holiday season the best it can be.
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December 16, 2020 • 12 mins
This edition of Brandler Bits is our end of the year episode.
There is an examination of how we have handled 2020 and this episode gives good directions for how to make changes in the upcoming year.
In addition, there are recommendations for attending therapy particularly as Covid continues to spread.
There is an examination of how we have handled 2020 and this episode gives good directions for how to make changes in the upcoming year.
In addition, there are recommendations for attending therapy particularly as Covid continues to spread.
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September 18, 2020 • 6 mins
On this edition of Brandler Bits we discuss how relationships have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Many relationships have been strained, others have been broken. Learn how to improve your relationship and make it one that can handle the next phases of covid.
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August 10, 2020 • 8 mins
On this edition of Brandler Bits, listen to how our resilience has carried us through the many obstacles of 2020. Learn about the 4 strategies that will continue to propel us to better coping as we go forward.
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June 16, 2020 • 6 mins
On this edition of Brandler Bits, a contrasting view of 2 "planets"; one that we were used to and one that is new to us. Strategies are addressed in order to help improve our coping.
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June 1, 2020 • 8 mins
On this edition of Brandler Bits we address the issues of the next steps in our healing and dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic. Tips and strategies are addressed in order to improve coping during this transition period.
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May 27, 2020 • 26 mins
This is a special edition of "Brandler Bits". I was interviewed by the Friends in Recovery Podcast about dealing with fear and anxiety particularly during these difficult times. There are many strategies identified in this interview to help you to feel better.
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May 11, 2020 • 24 mins
This is a special edition of "Brandler Bits". This presentation was done for health care workers on May 1, 2020. It addresses the issue of how to deal with anxiety during the pandemic. This episode addresses cognitive, behavioral, and experiential aspects of anxiety, and what strategies can be used for anxiety reduction.
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April 13, 2020 • 4 mins
In this edition of Brandler Bits, we introduce a quick and easy anxiety reduction technique. It is as simple as taking a few breaths, and identifying sensory experiences--what you see, what you hear, what you smell, what you touch and what you taste. If you are feeling anxious use this technique and you will be much calmer!
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March 30, 2020 • 6 mins
On this episode of Brandler Bits, tips to improve your coping in this pandemic. These are all very straight forward, do able things that we all can do to improve the quality of our lives.
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March 23, 2020 • 8 mins
This edition of Brandler Bits is another anxiety reduction technique. This one requires very little time. To utilize this one, you only need to take some deep breaths and find a calm place. By doing these things, you will learn how to change your anxiety and stress to calm and peace.
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March 16, 2020 • 17 mins
This episode of Brandler Bits, is an experiential one. You will get to use a progressive relaxation exercise in order to have less anxiety and fear in your life. Find a quiet place, and follow the directions in the exercise. Enjoy!
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