Thanksgiving Trivia
In 2023, which state raised the most turkeys? a) Colorado b) Nebraska c) Kansas d) Minnesota
Minnesota
Each person should have this kind of plan for the holiday
What is a Relapse Prevention Plan
Gratitude increases all EXCEPT: a) resiliency b) materialism c) patience d) optimism
Materialism
It increases self-confidence, patience, resiliency, optimism, and helps reduce envy, jealousy, materialism, and symptoms of depression.
Name 3 negative coping skills
Self-harm, substance abuse, withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up, and many more
What is the name of the mutual support program for people affected by someone else's drinking?
Al-anon
Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
A fruit. (It has seeds)
Name 2 reasons the holidays increase relapse risk
Change in schedule/routine, more stress, being around family, holidays are hard with loss, etc.
True or False: Gratitude activates various regions of the brain related to moral judgment, social bonding, and emotional regulation.
True
Name 3 positive coping skills.
Exercise, art activities, talking to a friend, participating in leisure activities, and many more!
What is the process of ridding your body of drugs called?
Detoxification
Do male or female turkeys gobble?
Male.
This can be mean not engaging with that family member who makes you feel bad about yourself, or walking away from conversations that are insensitive or triggering, or shutting down body or diet talk when you hear it. It can even be not putting yourself in situations that may compromise your recovery – and if that means spending the holiday at a support meeting, or at a friend’s house, or home alone with your dog, don’t be afraid to do what you need to do. You and your recovery come first.
What is setting boundaries?
Regular gratitude journaling has been shown to result in ___ % increased sleep quality: a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 25%
25%
This grounding skill uses the senses (sight, sound, touch, etc.) to calm the brain in moments of stress.
5-4-3-2-1 Technique
There are said to be two types of triggers. What are they?
Internal and External
What is a male turkey called?
A Tom
How many minutes does a typical craving last
Between 2 and 15 minutes.
What are two examples of actions you could take as part of a gratitude practice?
Write a thank-you note, thank someone mentally, keep a gratitude journal, count your blessings, pray, meditate
How can creating artwork be used as a coping skill?
Art can be used as a way to express your emotions/feelings.
What does PAWS stand for?
Post acute withdrawal syndrome
In 1995, this popular Thanksgiving vegetable was the first to be grown in space.
Potato
The three phases of relapse are important to remember in the holiday season, what are they?
Emotional, Mental and Physical
Scientists studying positive psychology found that a one-time act of thoughtful gratitude produced an immediate 10% increase in happiness and ___% reduction in depressive symptoms. a) 15 b) 25 c) 35 d) 45
35%
How can exercising be used as a coping skill?
Exercising increases your energy and mood, focus, self-esteem and releases feel good endorphins into your brain. It also decreases your stress, depression, and chance of heart attack or other health conditions
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with substance abuse.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy