June 21, 2024

#145 Understanding stigma and hoarding using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion, with Dr Jennifer Krafft

46 minutes

Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket

Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe

Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/

Dr. Jennifer Krafft, director of the Mindfulness and Acceptance Lab at Mississippi State University and her expertise in hoarding disorder, OCD, anxiety, and mindfulness and acceptance processes for treatment brings a fresh perspective to the prevalent issues surrounding hoarding. We’re talking particularly about stigma and hoarding disorder, the impact of cultural and societal attitudes, and the potential for self-help interventions to reduce stigma. We look at the roles of psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and the need for societal change in addressing hoarding stigma.

Stigma and Misconceptions Surrounding Hoarding Disorder

Lack of public awareness and understanding

Sensationalism in reality TV shows and its impact on stigmatisation

Impact of hoarding stigma on seeking help and social lives

Mindfulness and Acceptance in Managing Hoarding Disorder

Dr. Jennifer Krafft's personal experiences and curiosity leading to interest in hoarding disorder

Lack of effective treatments and trained providers for hoarding disorder

Study on self-help interventions reducing stigmatisation for people with hoarding disorder

Combating perfectionism through flexibility and managing cognitive reactions

Seeking Help and Self-Stigma

Dr. Jennifer Krafft's study on individuals' preferences for seeking help for mental health problems

Public stigma and self-stigma, leading to shame, embarrassment, and hiding behaviour

Psychological inflexibility linked to stigma and rigid behaviour patterns

Acceptance and commitment therapy promoting psychological flexibility

Addressing Stigma and Shame

Impact of intersecting stigmas on individuals, such as hoarding and racism

Addressing self-criticism, shame, and seeking support

Mindfulness exercises and self-compassion in managing stigma and shame

Cultural and Identity Perspectives in Hoarding Disorder

Lack of research on culture, identity, and hoarding, particularly in diverse populations

Additional challenges faced by individuals with multiple forms of discrimination

Acknowledging the impact of intersecting stigmas on individuals

Evolutionary Perspective of Hoarding Behaviour

Dr. Jennifer Krafft discussing hoarding behaviour in the context of human evolution

Mismatch between human adaptation and the current society's abundance of material possessions

Promoting Awareness and Education

Dr. Jennifer Krafft's advocacy for societal change in addressing hoarding stigma

Necessity for professional education and awareness about hoarding disorder

Lack of research on culture, identity, and hoarding, particularly in diverse populations

Each of these topics delves into the complexities and implications of hoarding disorder, shedding light on the need for compassion, understanding, and effective interventions.

Reality TV impacts public perception of hoarding.

Insufficient research on hoarding and identity discrimination.

Negative thoughts and emotions control behaviour; impacts stigma.

Identifying and challenging perfectionism in daily life.

Seeking support, not meant to be isolated.

Consider the adaptive nature of hoarding behaviour.

Dehoarding Zoom sessions help with self-judgment.

Acceptance and commitment therapy promotes psychological flexibility to navigate stigma effectively.

Insufficient research on hoarding and identity, leading to potential discrimination.

Psychological inflexibility leads to stigma. Acceptance and commitment therapy can help.

Researcher discusses unexpected study findings, biases

Intrinsic motivation in decluttering.

Seek support from others, fight hoarding stigma.

Evolutionary perspective on hoarding behaviour and the potential benefits of hoarding in certain contexts

Zoom accountability sessions for decluttering, self-judgment comparison.

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June 21, 2024

#145 Understanding stigma and hoarding using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and compassion, with Dr Jennifer Krafft

46 minutes

Come to a Dehoarding Accountability Zoom Session: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/ticket

Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribe

Podcast show notes, links and transcript: http://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/

Stigma and Misconceptions Surrounding Hoarding Disorder

Lack of public awareness and understanding

Sensationalism in reality TV shows and its impact on stigmatisation

Impact of hoarding stigma on seeking help and social lives

Mindfulness and Acceptance in Managing Hoarding Disorder

Dr. Jennifer Krafft's personal experiences and curiosity leading to interest in hoarding disorder

Lack of effective treatments and trained providers for hoarding disorder

Study on self-help interventions reducing stigmatisation for people with hoarding disorder

Combating perfectionism through flexibility and managing cognitive reactions

Seeking Help and Self-Stigma

Dr. Jennifer Krafft's study on individuals' preferences for seeking help for mental health problems

Public stigma and self-stigma, leading to shame, embarrassment, and hiding behaviour

Psychological inflexibility linked to stigma and rigid behaviour patterns

Acceptance and commitment therapy promoting psychological flexibility

Addressing Stigma and Shame

Impact of intersecting stigmas on individuals, such as hoarding and racism

Addressing self-criticism, shame, and seeking support

Mindfulness exercises and self-compassion in managing stigma and shame

Cultural and Identity Perspectives in Hoarding Disorder

Lack of research on culture, identity, and hoarding, particularly in diverse populations

Additional challenges faced by individuals with multiple forms of discrimination

Acknowledging the impact of intersecting stigmas on individuals

Evolutionary Perspective of Hoarding Behaviour

Dr. Jennifer Krafft discussing hoarding behaviour in the context of human evolution

Mismatch between human adaptation and the current society's abundance of material possessions

Promoting Awareness and Education

Dr. Jennifer Krafft's advocacy for societal change in addressing hoarding stigma

Necessity for professional education and awareness about hoarding disorder

Lack of research on culture, identity, and hoarding, particularly in diverse populations

Each of these topics delves into the complexities and implications of hoarding disorder, shedding light on the need for compassion, understanding, and effective interventions.

Reality TV impacts public perception of hoarding.

Insufficient research on hoarding and identity discrimination.

Negative thoughts and emotions control behaviour; impacts stigma.

Identifying and challenging perfectionism in daily life.

Seeking support, not meant to be isolated.

Consider the adaptive nature of hoarding behaviour.

Dehoarding Zoom sessions help with self-judgment.

Acceptance and commitment therapy promotes psychological flexibility to navigate stigma effectively.

Insufficient research on hoarding and identity, leading to potential discrimination.

Psychological inflexibility leads to stigma. Acceptance and commitment therapy can help.

Researcher discusses unexpected study findings, biases

Intrinsic motivation in decluttering.