Psychological Flexibility

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College student appearing successful and composed while privately feeling emotionally disconnected.

College student appearing successful and composed while privately feeling emotionally disconnected.

When You Are Doing Well but Still Do Not Feel Like Yourself

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Sep 1618 min read

Woman sitting peacefully near a window with morning light, looking calm and reflective, representing values-based burnout recovery and ACT therapy.

Woman sitting peacefully near a window with morning light, looking calm and reflective, representing values-based burnout recovery and ACT therapy.

Burnout Recovery and ACT: A Values-Based Path Forward

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Aug 1610 min read

College student sitting thoughtfully in a quiet library reflecting on identity, perfectionism, and the transition to college.

College student sitting thoughtfully in a quiet library reflecting on identity, perfectionism, and the transition to college.

Why High-Achieving Students Often Struggle Most During the Transition to College

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Aug 513 min read

College students walking across a quiet university campus during the first weeks of college, illustrating homesickness and the transition to independence.

College students walking across a quiet university campus during the first weeks of college, illustrating homesickness and the transition to independence.

Homesickness Isn't Something to Cure

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Jul 2911 min read

High-achieving professional hesitating before beginning a task, illustrating the connection between perfectionism, anxiety, and procrastination

High-achieving professional hesitating before beginning a task, illustrating the connection between perfectionism, anxiety, and procrastination

Why Do I Procrastinate When I Care So Much? The Perfectionism-Avoidance Paradox

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

Feb 1714 min read

Two hands reaching for one another in sunlight

Two hands reaching for one another in sunlight

Understanding Self-Compassion and Its Role in Developing Psychological Flexibility

Jennifer Olson-Madden, PhD

May 1, 20245 min read

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