How To Manage An Emotionally Sensitive Child, with Matis Miller

Matis Miller is a licensed clinical social worker and certified cognitive-behavioural therapist. He specialises in treating children with emotional regulation issues such as ADHD, ODD and DMDD. He also helps parents learn how to manage their expectations and acceptance.In this interview, Matis shares strategies from his new book: The Uncontrollable ChildAs a father of six and a therapist with over 15 years of experience, Matis has plenty of experience working with strong-willed children from all walks of life. Whether your child has a diagnosis or is simply displaying normal developmental behaviour, we could all use some extra parenting skills to help manage the situation. And that’s exactly what this interview provides. What you’ll learnWhat are some of the common diagnoses, such as:Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)How to differentiate a behavioural disorder from normal development behaviourWhat environmental issues are contributing to increased rates of behaviour disordersHow to harness a ‘behavioural disorder’ and turn it into a superpowerWhat percentage of children have ADHDIs ADHD more common in boys or girlsWhat is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Top tips for managing an emotionally sensitive childMore informationShow  notes and links to the resources mentioned in this interview are available at https://thedadtrain.com/51