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

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.