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#129 Is this the hill you want to die on? Psychological flexibility, rigidity and hoarding with Dr Jan Eppingstall
Subscribe to the podcast - https://www.overcomecompulsivehoarding.co.uk/subscribeToday, I'm looking at psychological flexibility and rigidity with Dr. Jan Eppingstall. Join us as we explore the impact of changing hoarding behaviours and learn about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a powerful tool in addressing psychological inflexibility. Discover the six core processes of psychological flexibility and inflexibility, and gain insights into challenging rigid beliefs. We'll also discuss the role of curiosity and acceptance in fostering adaptability and open-mindedness. So, grab your headphones and get ready for an enlightening conversation on embracing change and overcoming psychological rigidity.Importance of Psychological Flexibility in HoardingPsychology inflexibility's role in hoarding behaviourImpact on life satisfactionApplication to all humans, not just clinical pathologiesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a Model for Psychological Adaptability and HealthThe 6 core processes of psychological flexibility and inflexibilityAcceptance vs. experiential avoidanceDiffusion vs. cognitive fusionFlexible attention to the present moment vs. inflexible attentionSelf as context vs. attachment to conceptualised selfCommitted action vs. inactivity or impulsivityHexaflex and its originChanging BehavioursTrying new things, compromising, and risk-takingChange in one area affecting various aspects of lifeTechniques for Managing Panic AttacksAddressing panic attacks through curiosity and acceptanceHealing experience of being understood and acceptedMacro and Micro PerspectivesTechniques such as meditation or mindfulness"Yes, And" Technique and Promoting Open-MindednessRole in promoting compromise and open-mindednessImportance of considering alternatives with a curious and open mindHoarding, rigidity, and psychological inflexibilityExperiential avoidance and ruminationInflexible actionsAdapt to different situations while staying true to your valuesTaking action towards values, maintaining psychological flexibility.Practice observing your thoughts through thought listingWorking on being less rigid, more flexible.Mediation in statistical analysis.Consider alternatives, embrace curiosity.Finding flexibility in perspective improves relationshipsValues to guide actions.Acceptance, understanding, and support from trusted individuals.Discussion on rigidity and inflexibility in hoarding, its correlation with various mental health issues.ACT academics aimed to create unified therapy model, different from DSM.Living in state of inaction, choosing values for action.Experiential avoidance, cognitive fusionACT for hoarding.Questioning negative thoughts, being psychologically flexible, and testing beliefs to overcome attachment to possessions.Flexibility vs. avoidance in behaviour and mindset.Awareness of thoughts and feelings helps in making wise decisions.Being creative and adaptable in different contextsPeople may act differently in various situations, but there is a constant sense of self.Neurodiversity may impact ability to visualize or notice thoughts.Struggling with rigidity and flexibility, challenging it.Questioning values, flexibility, and inflexibility in decision-making and life choices."Yes, and."Actions not matching with valuesThought listing exercise to align with values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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