New England Sports
What year did Boston win its first World Series?
1918.
A renowned heavy metal and hard rock festival founded by Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne in 1996
Ozzfest
What is a thought distortion?
Irrational, exaggerated, or biased thought patterns that negatively impact mental health by distorting reality. Commonly referred to as thinking traps
Name 3 things you can do when angry?
Remove yourself from what is angering you, write a letter and tear it up, use cold temperature to bring down emotional intensity, listen to music, go for a run/walk/hike
What is a benefit of gratitude
Stress reduction, reduction of anxiety and depression, improves focus, improves sleep, reduces negativity bias
What year were the Boston Celtics founded?
1946
The largest traveling music festival in the United States and the longest-running touring music festival in North America
Warped tour
Name 2 thought distortions
Catastrophizing, personalizing, mind-reading, minimizing, All or nothing/black or white thinking, overgeneralization, discounting the positives, should statements
Name 3 things you can do when sad
Opposite action (watch a funny movie/show), call a friend/family member, listen to music, art, journaling, snuggle a pet, get activated (go for a walk/run)
Name 3 ways to practice gratitude
Tell someone why you're grateful for them, write a gratitude letter, list things you are grateful for, take a gratitude walk
Who scored the first goal in Boston Bruins history?
Smokey Harris
What Elton John song, originally written in tribute to Marilyn Monroe, was later re-recorded in tribute to Princess Diana?
Candle in the wind
Name one way to work through a thought distortion
Look at the evidence for or against, reframe the thought (is this accurate/is this helpful?)
Name 3 coping skills for panic
Grounding (splash cold water on face and wrists, heavy blanket, 5 senses, paced belly breathing, sensory shock with sour candy or ice water)
Decatastrophize - talk yourself through it, remind yourself it will pass like a wave
Call a friend/family member
What is self-sabotage and name an example
Intentional or unintentional behaviors—such as procrastination, self-medication, perfectionism, and negative self-talk—that create obstacles in daily life and undermine long-term goals
In 2000, Tom Brady was the fourth quarterback on the New England Patriots depth chart. Can you name the QB just ahead of him at #3?
Michael Bishop
What artist from Minneapolis left behind a vault containing nearly 8,000 unreleased songs?
Prince
What can unchecked thought distortions lead to?
Increased anxiety, depression, difficulty in relationships, isolation, poor self-esteem
Name 2 of the skills in DBT's "TIPP" for distress tolerance
Temperature, intense exercise, paced breathing, progressive muscle relaxation
What is the iso principle?
a music therapy technique where music is matched to a person’s current emotional or physiological state (meeting them where they are) and then gradually altered to shift them toward a desired, more positive state. An example would be a crisis survival playlist
Who set the Patriots team record for career rushing yards in the 20th century?
Sam "The Bam" Cunningham
Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
What is overthinking? What is a way to cope with overthinking?
When you devote too much time or energy trying to make the perfect decision
Use values as roadmap, make unimportant decisions, distinguish between likely and unlikely outcomes, settle for good enough over perfect, recognize that some decisions may not feel good
How long does a panic attack or intense emotion typically last?
5-20 minutes
Give an example of a self-compassion statement
I am worthy, I am trying my best, things will get better, I am capable, mistakes are ok, I am allowed to be imperfect, I will be patient with myself