Brandler Bits
Brandler Bits
Jeffrey M. Brandler, LMFT, CAS, SAP
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Addictions Specialist and Substance Abuse Professional for the past 37 years, I have worked with many people who have successfully made changes in their life. Brandler Bits are tasty morsels that address how people make change. For more information, go to my website www.changeispossible.org
Episode 60: Responding vs. Reacting
 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. 
Jun 6, 2022
5 min
Episode 59: Until
 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 
Dec 30, 2021
7 min
Episode 58: The Daily Racing Form
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!
Feb 21, 2021
4 min
Episode 57: Make The Best of What's Around
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"
Jan 28, 2021
5 min
Episode 56: The 2 Questions
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.
Jan 4, 2021
6 min
Episode 55: I Never Thought That I'd Be Sitting Here
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.
Dec 28, 2020
6 min
Episode 54: Coping with Stress and Depression During the Holidays
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.
Dec 21, 2020
27 min
Episode 53: I'm Still Standing
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.
Dec 16, 2020
12 min
Relationships During Covid
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.
Sep 18, 2020
6 min
Our Resilient Year
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.
Aug 10, 2020
8 min
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