EP. 71: ADHD and the Importance of Fun, with Psychologist, Author & Grand Poohbah of Play, Dr. Kirsten Milliken - a podcast by Tracy Otsuka

Tracy is delighted to welcome Dr. Kirsten Milliken to Episode #71 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Dr. Milliken is a licensed clinical psychologist, an ADHD Coach, and the Author of PlayDHD: Permission to Play. A Prescription For Adults With ADHD. Dr. Milliken lives in Portland, Maine with her two amazing children, her partner, Perry, and her two dogs.

As a licensed clinical psychologist Kirsten has worked in a variety of fields including juvenile justice, geriatric mental health, school psychology, community mental health and nonprofit development. Currently, Kirsten has a private practice where she offers services to military veterans, provides diagnostic evaluations, and coaches teens and adults with ADHD.

Kirsten shares with Tracy:

• The circumstances surrounding her late in life ADHD diagnosis
• The symptoms she struggled with
• How she missed the diagnosis in herself
• What has changed since she was diagnosed
• How and why she educates her clients on the value of play, as a naturopathic treatment for ADHD
• The exciting project, World Without ADHD that she started with Kris Mitchell. Its goal is to increase the awareness of the positive impact of ADHD on society
• How to submit written and visual works for potential publication
• What ADHD traits she feels are responsible for her success
• Her favorite ADHD workarounds

Resources:

http://www.worldwithoutadhd.com/

PlayDHD: Permission to Play… A Prescription for Adults With ADHD by Kirsten Milliken, PhD., PCC

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkirsten/

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