Dr.
Matthew A. Johnson
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Dr.
Matthew A. Johnson |
Dr. Matthew A. Johnson ("Dr. J.") is a
licensed clinical psychologist. He holds degrees from the University
of Alaska, Rutgers University and George Fox University. He has
worked with parents and children in the mental health field since
1982 in group homes, residential treatment centers, inpatient
psychiatric hospitals, and outpatient settings. Dr. Johnson was the
Clinical Director for Charter North Outpatient Counseling Center in
Fairbanks, Alaska. He is also the President of FAMILY Rules, Inc. He
wrote "Positive Parenting with a Plan (Grades K-12): FAMILY Rules"
and has taught this successful research-based behavior modification
system for families in a variety of settings across the United
States. Dr. Johnson has lectured extensively on child and adolescent
health issues and improving families. He has trained over 10,000
professionals. He has been featured on "The Early Show", CNN, ESPN2,
USA Today, and 250+ radio programs. Dr. Johnson uses his broad
professional background, real-life parenting experience, and his
great sense of humor to write an informative and entertaining book.
Dr. Johnson moved to Alaska in 1980 to attend the University of
Alaska at Anchorage on a full-ride basketball scholarship. He is a
pretty tall guy (6'9") with a sense of humor to match. He scored his
first two collegiate points against North Carolina in the Great
Alaska Shootout on ESPN. Also, he got half of his picture in Sports
Illustrated (his silly teammate was in the way of the other half).
Dr Johnson is married and has four children - Levi, Hannah, Micah,
and Grady. He also has three dogs, Spencer, Sophie, Bigfoot, and one
cat, Harley.
Dr. Johnson loves his parents very much! Matter of fact, they live
with him today. Nevertheless, he grew up in a dysfunctional family
and understands how the lack of organization, structure,
accountability, and communication can lead to marital and family
chaos in the home. He has worked with similar families in various
treatment settings and has established F.A.M.I.L.Y. Rules, Inc. to
combat the cancer of dysfunctional families.
Today, Dr. Johnson speaks in 80 cities per year all over the USA. He
trains psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, social workers,
marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, pastoral
counselors, probation officers, teachers, and parents how to use
"Positive Parenting with a Plan" with their families. He receives a
95% to 100% approval rating everywhere he speaks via the evaluation
forms at the end of every seminar.
Dr. Johnson's Family Photo Gallery
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