Mark Bertin, M.D. — Developmental Pediatrician

ADHD and Building Emotional Regulation Skills in Children (Hosted by Learning & the Brain Conference)
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18
Sheraton NY Times Square

Executive Function as a Developmental Path - What It Means and Why It Matters (Hosted by Learning & the Brain)
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18

Neurodivergence and ADHD: Mindfulness to Support Focus and Emotional Regulation (Hosted by Insight Timer)
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Details coming soon

Calm in the Chaos: Mindfulness & Nervous System Strategies for the ADHD Brain (Hosted by ADDA)
2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Details and registration coming soon!

Conference on Self-regulation (Hosted by Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth)
2026-03-23
This conference provides participants with an overview of emotion and emotional regulation, including how various disorders shape emotional experience. Join Developmental Pediatrician Dr. Mark Bertin and Clinical Psychologists Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Dr. Chris Willard for an in-depth exploration of emotion and emotional regulation. Participants will learn to identify disorder-specific emotional patterns, understand how these patterns influence students’ daily functioning, and learn practical ways to incorporate mindfulness in the classroom to support self-regulation.

Mindfulness Meditation: Happiness, Ease and Emotional Regulation. Because "Just Calm Down" Has Never Worked for Anyone with Dr. Mark Bertin (Hosted by The Bedford Post Inn)
2026-03-15 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford Post Inn, 954 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY, 10506
Happiness, Ease and Emotional Regulation: Because “Just Calm Down” Has Never Worked for Anyone

We all want to feel good, but between the chaos of everyday life, phone notifications, general worry, and moments when our emotions seem to have a life of their own, happiness can feel less like a natural state and more like something we keep missing. This talk draws on the ancient wisdom of insight meditation to explore what it actually means to cultivate genuine ease without forced positivity or pretending everything is fine. How do we develop a grounded, workable relationship with whatever is arising in our body and mind – and in our lives? We’ll look at how mindfulness practice can shift the way we relate to difficult emotions, breaking the cycle of reactivity and storytelling that keeps us stuck while bringing us closer to lightness, clarity, and happiness.

Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=11124&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000221&date=03/15/26

Mindfulness, ADHD, and Emotion / ADHD ICONnect 2026 - Online Conference
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-28 | Online
Emotional dysregulation is a common, core symptom of ADHD that is often overlooked. Even when other treatments are effective, they don’t always address this key aspect of ADHD. Emotional reactivity can be highly disruptive for individuals and families, undermining their well-being, resilience, and social relationships, and making the implementation of other interventions for ADHD more challenging. Conversely, mindfulness, stress and anxiety management, and emotional regulation in general. What is the connection between ADHD and emotion – and what strategies work best to support adults and children in managing their emotions? How does mindfulness influence the emotional impact of ADHD – and can anyone with ADHD practice mindfulness? This presentation will introduce an integrated approach to emotional reactivity and ADHD, utilizing mindfulness both independently
Registration: https://theadhdconference.swoogo.com/adhdiconnect2026/9979287

Emotional Understanding & Mastery: Navigating Self-Regulation / NYC Conference (Hosted by Churchill)
2026-02-13 | Churchill School and Center, 301 E 29th Street, New York, New York
Join Dr. Mark Bertin, Dr. Roberto Olivardia and Dr. Chris Willard at The Churchill School and Center to gain a deeper understanding of how emotions work—and how they differ across common disorders. This workshop combines foundational skills in emotional awareness, self-management, mindfulness and resilience with an exploration of the emotional experiences associated with various conditions. Perfect for educators, caregivers, and professionals seeking practical tools and a richer, more compassionate lens on emotional behavior.

Mindfulness, Health, and Self-Regulation (Hosted by Intent to Action)
2026-01-26 20:00 - 2026-01-27 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online
This session is available through the Intent to Action membership: https://www.adhdmarriage.com

PESI 2025 ADHD Conference - Championing Children and Families Living with ADHD, Autism, or Both
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-19 | Pesi
In this session, I’ll be discussing a strength-based approach to understanding and supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, or both. We’ll look at what current research tells us, and how we can use that information to guide practical, compassionate care.
Details: https://www.pesi.com/sales/bh_s_002242_adhdconference_organic-1510274

Beyond Medication – Evidence-Based Non-Medical Interventions (Hosted by Intent to Action)
2025-12-08 20:00 - 2025-12-09 21:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Join Mark Bertin, M.D., for a practical look at how to move “beyond medication” in ADHD care. This session covers evidence-based behavioral strategies, educational planning, lifestyle supports, and mindfulness — all aimed at improving executive function, communication, and day-to-day life. Designed for couples, this talk helps you create personalized, multi-modal plans that support thriving at home and in relationships.
This session is available through the Intent to Action membership: https://www.adhdmarriage.com

Pop-Up Holiday Meditation Practice
2025-12-07 11:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Bedford Post Inn, 954 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY, 10506
Join us for a special holiday session focused on gratitude, seasonal self-care, and releasing the stress that often comes with year-end expectations. We’ll end with a little holiday treat — a simple moment of joy, relaxation, and mindful reflection. All are welcome.
Bedford Post Inn — 954 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY 10506 Bedford Post Inn | Hotel in Bedford, NY
More Info & Booking: https://www.bedfordpostinn.com/class-schedule

Mindfulness Meditation Series with Dr. Mark Bertin
2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Post Inn, 954 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY, 10506
Forget the myth of perfect stillness; mindfulness affects how we relate to our daily experience. Instead of staying caught up in distraction and reactivity that fuels escalating stress, we intentionally cultivate a way to navigate life with greater ease and care, especially during unsettling times. Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind. Mindfulness is a realistic and practical way to help us stay in touch with our wisdom, compassion, and best intentions.

Mark Bertin MD
www.developmentaldoctor.com
Friday October 31
1-2pm
$25 single drop in
https://www.bedfordpostinn.com/workshops/

Emotionally Regulated and Empowered: Supporting Executive Functioning and Self-Management: Hosted by Windward
2025-10-27 16:30 - 18:00 UTC | Online
Are you seeking practical, research-informed techniques to help children thrive emotionally and academically? Join us for an engaging session designed for parents, educators, and caregivers eager to foster resilience, self-management, and executive functioning skills in young people. This interactive workshop will illuminate the essential connection between emotional regulation and the cognitive skills that drive planning, focus, and adaptability—equipping you with tools to make a lasting impact both at home and in the classroom.
Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the interconnectedness between executive functioning and emotional regulation across child and adolescent development
Examine the role of emotional regulation in children and adolescents with ADHD
Learn concrete strategies for supporting emotional regulation at home and in the classroom that calm the nervous system and manage academic demands including co-regulation techniques, mindfulness, self-compassion and language tools
Gain an array of habits at home and school to enhance planning, transitions, time management
Practice using mindfulness and self-compassion coaching sequences to support self-regulation and resilience

Mindfulness Meditation Series with Dr. Mark Bertin
2025-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Post Inn, 954 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY, 10506
Forget the myth of perfect stillness; mindfulness affects how we relate to our daily experience. Instead of staying caught up in distraction and reactivity that fuels escalating stress, we intentionally cultivate a way to navigate life with greater ease and care, especially during unsettling times. Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind. Mindfulness is a realistic and practical way to help us stay in touch with our wisdom, compassion, and best intentions.

Mark Bertin MD
www.developmentaldoctor.com
Friday October 24, 31
1-2pm
$25 single drop in
$70 series
https://www.bedfordpostinn.com/workshops/

Time Management, Planning, and Habit Formation hosted by the Churchill School
2025-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Online
Dr. Mark Bertin: Time Management, Planning, and Habit Formation🗓 Wednesday, October 22, 2025🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Mark Bertin as he explores the relationship between ADHD and executive functioning—and how it impacts everyday life.
Register HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DC2Jc1G-RvaXq7Vuh0PlxA#/registration

2025 Stanford Contemplation by Design Summit Keynote Speaker: iPause Guided Practice #6 Kindness and Compassion Practice
2025-10-20 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Everyone, even those we disagree with most, is driven by a basic desire to be happy, healthy and at ease. When we lose touch with that understanding about ourselves, forgetting to practice self-compassion, it undermines our intentions to stay strong, and changes how we treat other people. When we forget that reality about the experience of other people we encounter, it undermines how we interact with our friends, family and community. Lovingkindness practice is a reality-based, heartful path to uncovering our inherent ability to recognize the common wishes we all have to be free of suffering– a fact that holds true for everyone, everywhere.
This guided practice is one session in the two-part series taught by Mark Bertin during the Contemplation by Design Summit. You are welocme to attend one or both sessions. The other session is a lecture titled Ancient Wisdom for Modern Families: Flourishing in the Midst of it All also on October 20th 2025.
Register here: https://stanford.zoom.us/meeting/register/mwGHocSzTfmY6a3uSqOmog#/registration

2025 Stanford Contemplation by Design Summit Keynote Speaker - "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Families: Flourishing in the Midst of it All"
2025-10-20 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Online
In the midst of the intense challenges of modern life, how can we raise happy, resilient and kind children? What practical and affordable methods work best in our technology-driven world?
After centuries, the profound wisdom and compassion embedded in ancient contemplative practices remain on point and available to anyone living with or working with children. Instead of reinforcing habits like reactivity and negativity, we can proactively build traits that put children on a common-sense and an evidence-based path to greater happiness and wellbeing. This mindfulness-based approach seamlessly integrates into and supports all the rest of evidence-based pediatric care and education. Join Dr. Bertin as we delve into the science of flourishing, drawing on the rich heritage of ancient wisdom to create a nurturing environment for modern families and classrooms.
Register here: https://stanford.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K2yCWSCGTJ-7bWp41LB-Ug

Mindfulness Meditation Series with Dr. Mark Bertin
2025-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Post Inn, 954 Old Post Rd, Bedford, NY, 10506
Forget the myth of perfect stillness; mindfulness affects how we relate to our daily experience. Instead of staying caught up in distraction and reactivity that fuels escalating stress, we intentionally cultivate a way to navigate life with greater ease and care, especially during unsettling times. Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind. Mindfulness is a realistic and practical way to help us stay in touch with our wisdom, compassion, and best intentions.

Mark Bertin MD
www.developmentaldoctor.com
Friday October 17, 24, 31
1-2pm
$25 single drop in
$70 series
https://www.bedfordpostinn.com/workshops/

Held and Whole: A Restorative & Educational ADHD Retreat – October 10-12, 2025
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Menla Retreat Center, 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia, NY, 12464
For those navigating life with ADHD, this thoughtfully designed weekend offers nourishment for your nervous system, body, and brain. Together, we’ll explore practical, mindfulness-based tools to strengthen emotional regulation, deepen self-awareness, and foster authenticity—all anchored by accessible approaches for cultivating kindness, compassion, patience, and joy.

This retreat will focus on ADHD-friendly ways to begin contemplative practices, or deepen your existing one, with an emphasis on how mindfulness-based supports enhance all aspects of ADHD care. It is a unique opportunity to blend evidence-based interventions with practices that invite more ease and ok-ness into daily life. Through contemplative tools rooted in nature’s elements, we’ll return to our deeper purpose and shared values, amidst the expansive beauty of the Catskills in autumn.

Sessions will offer simple, actionable techniques that validate and address the significant challenges of managing emotional intensity for those living with ADHD. The emphasis throughout will be a balanced mix of science-based education, therapeutic goals centered on self-regulation, and restorative time outdoors.

This is a rare opportunity to return home grounded in both a compassionate and realistic view of living with ADHD. You will walk away with a set of practical resources ready and available to you, and everyone you live with or serve as a care provider or teacher, for everyday use.

Immerse yourself in a space for quiet exploration, intentionality, and rejuvenation.

• Open more fully through the lens of loving-kindness

• Generate care for ourselves and one another

• Engage with joy, especially during stressful times

• Cultivate equanimity and emotional balance in daily life

Whether you’re seeking clarity, restoration, or understanding, this gathering invites you to slow down, be present, listen deeply, and reconnect with your natural capacity for intention and insight.

Join us—any adult living with ADHD, parents, teachers, providers, and partners—all are welcome. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot now
Register HERE: https://menla.org/retreat/held-and-whole-a-restorative-adhd-retreat-rooted-in-nature/

The Bigger Picture of ADHD: A Full-Day Conference Person or Online – Sept. 26, 2025
2025-09-26 | Online
Designed for parents, caregivers, and teachers, this conference offers practical guidance for understanding and supporting children with ADHD. Sessions will cover how ADHD affects executive function, emotional regulation, and social skills, as well as how co-existing conditions can complicate diagnosis and treatment. Strategies for fostering positive relationships and creating supportive learning environments will be discussed.
The Churchill School & Center: Live & Recorded Options
$200 – In Person & Recording
$100 – Live Webinar & Recording
$50 – Recording Only
$0 – Churchill Families
Find out more here: https://churchillschoolnyc.lpages.co/picture-of-adhd/

The Impact of ADHD on Executive Function hosted by the Churchill School
2025-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Online
The Impact of ADHD on Executive Function, hosted by the Churchill School.
🗓 Wednesday, September 17, 2025🕡 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Mark Bertin as he explores the relationship between ADHD and executive functioning—and how it impacts everyday life.
Register FREE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OPP1HtTGSNeZdg_6BlQ1sw#/registration

Self Compassion and Mindfulness
2025-07-08 08:00 - 08:45 (America/New_York) | Online
Flourishing in Health Care: Free Online Monthly Session

Join Dr. Mark Bertin for a practical interactive drop-in session, accessible for anyone to learn about tools that support even the busiest clinicians in real life.
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 8:45 am ET
Where: Online
12-minute Virtual Meditation included.

ADDitude Webinar: Mindfulness, Meditation and Self-Regulation for ADHD
2025-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Online
ADHD brings with it intense emotions, impatience, and stress — and our inability to regulate these feelings affects everyday life as well as our most important relationships. We overreact to situations and feel angry or dejected due to real or perceived criticism. We have trouble calming down and sometimes react in ways that we later regret.
Mindfulness and related contemplative practices offer a powerful counterbalance to these feelings. They are valuable tools that aid in stress reduction, self-awareness, cognitive flexibility, self-compassion, habit change, and more. And here’s the good news: Contrary to popular belief, these practices do not require a still mind and body. When these practices are integrated with a proactive approach to physical health, they can create a stable emotional foundation that supports comprehensive, evidence-based ADHD care.
In this webinar, you will learn:

How ADHD impairs executive function and contributes to emotional dysregulation
About the clinical importance of addressing emotional health as a foundational step in ADHD treatment planning
How unmanaged emotional reactivity disrupts adherence to evidence-based ADHD interventions
How to evaluate the role of mindfulness and contemplative practices in promoting emotional self-regulation and cognitive flexibility
How to apply specific mindfulness-based strategies to support comprehensive, individualized ADHD care across clinical settings.

Register FREE here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/meditation-for-emotional-regulation-adhd/

Westchester Meditation Center FREE Online Monday Morning Meditation with Dr. Mark Bertin
2025-06-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-20 09:00 UTC | Online
Connect with friends for a morning weekday meditation practice. No experience is required. Open to all. FREE!
The format consists of two 20-minute meditation sessions separated by a 5-minute walking meditation or mindful stretching. A brief reading or guided meditation is presented by teachers in training and/or WMC’s teachers followed by a brief discussion.
Please join us on any or all of the days. Drop-ins welcome.

Meditation instruction is available for those who wish it.

Meets weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8 – 9 AM ET (except holidays)

By donation

Zoom links

Register here: https://www.westchestermeditationcenter.org/morning-meditation

"A Playbook for Supporting and Empowering Children and Teens with ADHD" with Dr. Mark Bertin
2025-05-06 16:30 - 18:30 UTC | The Windward Institute
Credentials: 1.5 Approved CTLE Hours
Why This Workshop
Children and teens with ADHD thrive when they have structured support and compassionate guidance. In this workshop, learn how to help students strengthen essential executive function skills, including organization, planning, time management, and self-regulation. Leave with strategies and supports for school and home that empower students with ADHD to build self-efficacy and manage academic, personal, and daily tasks successfully.
Key Learning Objectives

Understand how consistent routines and structures create a supportive and predictable learning and home environment.

Learn how to support students in developing organization and time management skills to improve initiation, follow-through, and task completion.

Gain an understanding of how goal setting, planning, and self-monitoring can be practiced over time for increased autonomy.

Explore the role of emotional regulation and mindfulness in helping students navigate frustration and challenges.

Identify effective ways to encourage persistence, problem-solving, and self-advocacy.

Examine the impact of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity on attention, self-regulation, and overall well-being.

ACO Webinar - Mindfulness and ADHD Care
2025-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online

6-week Parenting Workshop: Resilience in the Midst of Crisis: Practical Strategies for Families Living with ADHD & Learning Differences with Dr. Mark Bertin
2025-04-01 12:00 - 2025-05-13 13:00 UTC | Online
This class empowers parents with evidence-based strategies to foster resilience, incorporating contemplative practices and mindfulness. We will explore the science behind stress, happiness, and the development of emotional intelligence. Participants will gain tools to navigate life’s challenges, reduce anxiety, and build emotional strength. Through interactive discussions and real-life practices, this program aims to transform parenting, enhancing the emotional well-being and resilience of families, creating a happier and more nurturing environment.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhTCiuAlf40qIySo1JF_naMPlcW_I24BXdJbigKwTQ4O_uQg/viewform

2025 Online Conference on ADHD - "ADHD, Communication & What to Do About it"
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-08 | Online
ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the online 2025 International Online Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. #ADHD2025ONLINE will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support and guidance for adults and families.
Friday, March 7, 2025
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Online
“ADHD, Communication & What to Do About it”
Understanding ADHD means moving beyond seeing it only as an attention disorder. It’s much more than that, impacting a broader cognitive skill set called executive function. Executive function acts as the brain manager, coordinating and planning everything in life from home to health to school. As part of that larger view, one of the most under-discussed aspects of ADHD is its direct impact on communication. This talk reviews the impact of ADHD and executive function challenges on communication, as well as practical solutions for communicating with more ease, less reactivity, and greater awareness. The overall intention is to integrate evidence-based ADHD care, principles of nonviolent communication, and mindfulness to build strong communication skills.
Register here: https://adhdconference.eventsair.com/adhd-conference-24
