Have You Been Listening?
This is the conscious, intentional process of letting go of resentment, anger, or the desire for revenge toward someone who has caused harm—while not denying that the harm occurred.
Forgiveness
Which internal skill involves observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment and staying in the present moment?
Mindfulness
What is typically the first stage in the cycle of anxiety?
A) Avoidance
B) Physical symptoms
C) Trigger
D) Panic
Answer: C) Trigger
Who directed Pulp Fiction?
Quentin Tarantino
What is the capital city of Peru?
Lima
Codependent individuals often confuse love with what?
A. Admiration
B. Sacrifice
C. Respect
D. Freedom
Answer: B
Name one support group or program that offers peer support for people recovering from addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, etc.)
Which therapy is most commonly used to break the anxiety cycle by confronting fears gradually?
Answer: A) CBT
What is the name of Han Solo’s ship in Star Wars?
The Millennium Falcon
What is the chemical symbol for the element Gold?
Au
These are the deep, often automatic ideas you hold about yourself, other people, and the world. They usually develop early in life through experiences, relationships, and repeated messages, and they strongly shape how you interpret situations.
Core Beliefs
Who might be part of someone’s external support system during recovery from SUD or a mental health crisis?
therapist, sponsor, trusted friend, family member, peer support group, recovery coach, etc.
Which cognitive distortion involves assuming what someone else is thinking/believes
Mind Reading
What is the highest-grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation)?
Avatar
What does EMDR Stand for?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
These are unhelpful, automatic thinking patterns that twist how we interpret situations.
Cognitive Distortions
What does the acronym DBT stand for, and what is it commonly used to treat?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy; it’s often used to treat borderline personality disorder, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation.
Which brain area is heavily involved in processing fear and anxiety?
A) Hippocampus
B) Amygdala
C) Cerebellum
D) Prefrontal cortex
Answer: B) Amygdala
In Mean Girls, what day is declared “Mean Girls Day”?
October 3rd
Which famous artist is known for painting "The Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
This is a psychological pattern where someone believes they have no control over what happens to them, even when they actually do.
Learned Helpessness
What is the term for recognizing and challenging negative thought patterns in order to manage emotions more effectively?
Cognitive restructuring (or cognitive reframing)
Which hormone is primarily involved in the body’s “fight or flight” response related to anxiety?
Cortisol
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
What planet has the tallest volcano in the solar system?
Mars: Olympus Mons (about 3x the height of Mount Everest).