ADHD Experts Podcast 565- How Mindfulness and Meditation Build Emotional Regulation in People with ADHD
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Jul 22, 2025 Mark Bertin, a developmental pediatrician and author, shares his insights on harnessing mindfulness for emotional regulation in individuals with ADHD. He emphasizes how mindfulness combat intense emotions and stress, offering practical techniques for better self-awareness. The discussion also highlights the significance of self-compassion in fostering emotional resilience. Listeners can explore strategies to make mindfulness engaging for both adults and children, ultimately enhancing parenting practices and emotional understanding.
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Emotional Regulation Crucial in ADHD
- Emotional self-regulation is a core challenge in ADHD affecting thinking and relationships.
- Managing emotions well greatly improves ADHD life management and executive function.
Mindfulness Impacts Brain Structure
- Mindfulness practice shows physical brain growth linked to emotional regulation.
- Just eight weeks of training improves brain areas that help manage emotions.
Use RAIN for Emotional Awareness
- Use the RAIN practice to notice, acknowledge, investigate, and nurture emotions.
- Practice self-compassion to counteract harsh self-criticism common in ADHD.
