Day 1 - ADHD: Attention Doesn’t Half Describe It - Overview of ADHD as a chronic medical condition affecting executive function, focusing on practical, evidence-based care. Day 2 - Mindfulness […]

ADHD and Transitioning to College and Beyond Mark Bertin, MD 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Central Time The transition to college is a challenging time for students with ADHD. On […]

Audience Level Intermediate Session Type In-Person: General Conference Session Presentation (60 minutes) Session Details Resilience and ADHD Friday, Dec 1, 2023 11:00 - 12:00   Buzzwords such as “grit,” “resilience,” […]

October is ADHD Awareness Month! ADDA is different. ADDA is just for adults. And when you do find information, who knows what’s accurate and what’s not? ADDA knows! We know […]

Join Dr. Bertin for the practical interactive drop-in session, accessible for anyone, to learn about accessible tools that support even the busiest clinicians in real life. Registration: https://www.myempro.com/event/self-compassion-mindfulness-10/

ADHD: Attention Doesn’t Half Describe It Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical disorder not of attention, but of self-regulation.   It is a complex disorder that affects potentially any […]

ADHD: Attention Doesn’t Half Describe It Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a medical disorder not of attention, but of self-regulation.   It is a complex disorder that affects potentially any […]

In this learning event you'll gain practical, evidence-based strategies to help clients with ADHD manage stress, emotions, and routines for more effective care. Without effective strategies for managing ADHD, clients […]

Join Dr. Bertin for the practical interactive drop-in session, accessible for anyone, to learn about accessible tools that support even the busiest clinicians in real life. Registration Coming Soon:  https://www.myempro.com/events/

Reflections on mindfulness for ADHD: 15 years later, what works and what does not in practice.

Since our initial presentation at the 2008 Amaheim CHADD conference, mindfulness has become a more integral part of the ADHD toolbox for many clinicians and patients. Research increasingly shows benefits of mindfulness around ADHD symptoms, anxiety, mood, stress management, emotion regulation, and self-compassion. However, as a recent survey of adults and parents with ADHD has shown, more recommend mindfulness than feel able to practice it. So, what is mindfulness really, and how can it be practiced to optimize its benefits? Drs. Zylowska (psychiatrist) and Bertin (developmental behavioral pediatrician) will reflect on their individual experiences with mindfulness over the years. They will share the impact of mindfulness in their own lives and as ADHD clinicians and teachers of mindfulness, emphasizing different ways to make mindfulness practical and doable for busy adults, parents, and clinicians. The presentation will reflect on the universal challenges of the practice, as well as and the unique ways neurodiverse brains may engage with it.