Spooky Trivia
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or vegetable?
Fruit
What causes depression?
Both genetic and environmental factors, such as stressors, how people interpret those stressors, your ability to cope with stressors, and other comorbid conditions
What is 1 characteristic of a crisis situation?
A crisis is...
1. Highly stressful
2. Short-term
3. Creates intense pressure to resolve the crisis NOW
What is 1 self-compassionate thing you could do for yourself tonight?
EX: Eat a healthy dinner, watch a comfort show, drink hot chocolate
What was the day job of the inventor of cotton candy?
Dentist
Where was “Hocus Pocus” filmed?
The most famous "Hocus Pocus" scenes were filmed on location in Salem, Massachusetts
Over 6 months
What does the "P" in ACCEPTS stand for and what is an example of it?
Pushing away
EX: put the distressing thoughts on a leaf and let it flow down the stream; Telling yourself "NO!" and resisting the urge to ruminate
What is a routine BA you want to do over the weekend?
EX: meal plan, grocery shop, take a shower, clean your room
What’s the most popular kids' Halloween candy?
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, according to YouGov's 2021 survey
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
Pumpkin (followed by hot dog, bat, bumblebee and witch) according to the NRF
Downloading a fitness app, purchasing some running shoes, and signing up for the gym describe what stage of change?
Preparation stage
How can you self-soothe by engaging 1 of your 5 senses?
EX: Listen to zen music, eat a comfort meal, cuddle your cat, smell fresh flowers, or look at comforting photos
What is 1 enjoyable/ valued activity you want to do over the weekend?
Valued - meditate, spend quality time with family
Which Halloween candy is considered the worst?
Candy corn, followed by circus peanuts, according to a survey of 17,000 CandyStore.com customers
Why do we trick or treat?
Trick-or-treating is thought to have began as a way for homeowners to reward pranksters for not vandalizing their home on Halloween
What is the "Nope" stage, when you do not see a behavior as being a problem or in need of changing?
Pre-contemplation Stage
When you feel depressed, and you have the action urge to shut down and cancel plans with a friend, how could you practice opposite action?
By keeping your plans with your friend and trying to engage in the activity/ conversation.
What is 1 SMART goal you have for the weekend?
I will take 1 30 minute walk with my friend on Saturday.
What do the initials, M&M, stand for?
Mars and Murrie
Who wrote the 1818 classic book "Frankenstein?"
Mary Shelley
What does SMART goal stand for?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Appealing
R - Realistic
T - Time-bound
What is 1 situation when you should practice opposite action?
When acting on your emotions does NOT fit the facts, or when acting on your emotions is NOT effective.
How could you cope with feeling distressed/ anxious/ depressed over the weekend?
EX: Reach out for support, use a distress tolerance skill (ACCEPTS, self-soothe), or ask for help
What is the name that Reese’s was originally called?
Penny cups