23 - Uncontrollable Child (Parenting Strategies) - Interview with Matis Miller

From Relationship Renovation: Marriage Advice, Intimacy & Couples Communication EJ and Tarah Kerwin

In this episode Tarah and EJ interview Matis Miller.

Matis Miller, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and certified cognitive and dialectical behavior therapist with more than fifteen years of experience. He is the founder, director, and supervisor of The Center for Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy of New Jersey. His educational and training background includes certification in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) from the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and intensive training at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Miller has also been awarded certification from the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). He is a seasoned lecturer on CBT- and DBT-related topics—addressing parents, clients, and professionals—and is presently focused primarily on supervision, education, and consultations.

In this episode, Tarah, EJ, and Matis discuss Matis’ recently published book, “The Uncontrollable Child.” They speak about strategies parents can use with challenging behaviors and the importance of parents staying connected, consistent, and accepting. They discuss common parenting struggles and offer tools to help any parent feel more confident.