Recovery & Wellness
This coping skill involves staying present in the moment without judgment, especially during emotional distress.
mindfulness
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An echo
This small mammal lays eggs instead of giving live birth.
a platypus (or echidna)
What is the most commonly broken human bone?
Clavicle (collarbone)
Which singer holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won in a single night?
Beyoncé
This DBT skill involves accepting reality as it is, rather than how we wish it to be, to reduce suffering.
Radical Acceptance
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A map
Known as the “sea cow,” this marine herbivore grazes on seagrass and can grow up to 1,500 pounds.
manatee
Which fruit was once considered a sign of wealth and luxury in 18th-century Europe?
Pineapple
Which pop star was the youngest solo artist to have five consecutive #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100?
Britney Spears
This branch of the nervous system is responsible for rest, digestion, and recovery.
parasympathetic nervous system
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for long. What am I?
Breath
This insect can survive complete decapitation for several days.
cockroach
Which country invented ice cream?
China
Which band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a group and once as a solo artist?
Eric Clapton
The ability to observe thoughts and emotions without attaching identity or judgment to them is called this.
cognitive defusion
I fly without wings, I cry without eyes. Wherever I go, darkness follows me. What am I?
A cloud
This bird species can mimic sounds from its environment, including chainsaws, camera shutters, and human speech.
lyrebird
Which animal can sleep for up to three years at a time?
Snail
Which band was the first to release a concept album in rock history?
The Beatles (“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”)
The ability to sit with uncertainty without impulsive action reflects this recovery skill.
distress tolerance
I can be long or short; I can be grown or bought; I can be painted or left bare. What am I?
Nails
This tiny mammal has the fastest heart rate of any animal, reaching over 1,200 beats per minute.
bumblebee bat
Which U.S. state grows the most peanuts?
Georgia
Which iconic band was originally called “The New Yardbirds”?
Led Zeppelin