Podcast Interview Exploring an ACT Approach to Hoarding and Stigma

In this episode of the That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding podcast, MAP Lab director Jennifer Krafft discusses the complexities of stigma and hoarding, offering a compassionate approach using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). This episode explores how ACT's innovative approach can help individuals navigate their struggles with hoarding tendencies by fostering acceptance and self-compassion. Listen to the podcast here to learn more about these therapeutic strategies and the work being done in our lab to address hoarding disorder.

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Angel, an undergraduate research assistant in the lab, recently presented research at the Mississippi State University Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium.

She shared her research from one of our recent survey studies, where she investigated the relationship between psychological inflexibility and gender differences in momentary affective states among college students. She found that, regardless of gender, men and women reported similar levels of all the measured psychological flexibility components (experiential avoidance, cognitive fusion, acceptance, and cognitive fusion) during times of above-average negative affect.

These results highlight the need the study psychological inflexibility beyond gender stereotypes, potentially looking into other factors such as cultural influences and socioeconomic status to investigate their relationship with gender in shaping psychological flexibility.

Video Interview on ACT for Hoarding

MAP Lab director Jennifer Krafft recently appeared on clinical psychologist, Dr. Chia-Ying Chou’s, YouTube channel to discuss Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a treatment for hoarding disorder. This innovative approach is gaining traction in the mental health field for its potential to offer effective treatment for hoarding tendencies. Visit this link to watch the video and learn more about treatments being developed for hoarding disorder and the work being done in our lab!

Interview on ACT Guide for Decluttering

MAP Lab director Jennifer Krafft discusses her online program that utilizes Acceptance Commitment Therapy for decluttering. Check out this article to read more about how learning ACT skills online in a self-guided format can be beneficial for individuals who struggle with hoarding.

Summer Undergraduate Research Showcase

Ashley, one of our undergrad research assistants, recently presented at the Mississippi State University Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium.

She shared her research from one of our recent survey studies, where she found that mindful awareness moderated the effect of perspective-taking and empathic concern on hoarding stigma, and that mindful awareness moderated the effect of cognitive fusion on stigma-related psychological inflexibility.