Santa, Sleighs & Snow
What red-nosed reindeer guides Santa’s sleigh?
Rudolph
Who played Buddy the Elf in Elf?
Will Ferrell
What date is Christmas celebrated?
December 25
Since the holidays began, 2 weeks ago, a client reports feeling persistently “down,” struggling to enjoy decorating, baking, or family traditions they once loved. They describe low mood and loss of interest most days for weeks. This presentation most closely points to what diagnosis?
Major Depressive Disorder
Not talking about your client's information during your family holiday party refers to what ethical principle?
Confidentiality
Who sings All I Want for Christmas Is You?
Mariah Carey
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition?
Germany
What animated character famously hates Christmas before his heart grows?
The Grinch
What plant is traditionally hung and kissed under?
Mistletoe
A client says they’ve been “stressed about everything” since early summer and now feel especially overwhelmed during the holidays. They report excessive worry about finances, family gatherings, health, and work more days than not for over six months. What diagnosis best fits?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Giving a client an expensive holiday gift would violate which boundary concept?
Dual relationships
How many gifts are given in The 12 Days of Christmas total?
364
In Home Alone, where is Kevin’s family traveling?
Paris
What Christmas song begins with “You better watch out…”?
Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
What ancient Roman festival influenced Christmas celebrations?
Saturnalia
Each December, a client experiences vivid nightmares after hearing holiday fireworks and sirens that remind them of a past traumatic event. They avoid certain places and report intense emotional distress tied to these reminders. This cluster of symptoms points to what diagnosis?
PTSD
What must a therapist do if a client expresses imminent danger to their co-workers at their annual Christmas party?
Duty to warn/protect
What holiday song holds the record for most recorded versions?
Silent Night
What popular Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells
In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie want?
Red Ryder BB gun
Which U.S. state was the first to declare Christmas a legal holiday?
Alabama
During the holiday season, a client describes intense fear of abandonment, rapidly shifting emotions at family gatherings, impulsive behaviors, and a long-standing pattern of unstable relationships. Which diagnosis best explains this pattern?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Practicing only within your training and education reflects what principle?
Scope of competence
What instrument is traditionally used to play “Carol of the Bells”?
Bells
What 19th-century poem popularized Santa as a jolly gift-giver?
A Visit from St. Nicholas
What 1946 film is traditionally shown every Christmas Eve?
It’s a Wonderful Life
What year was Christmas declared a U.S. federal holiday?
1870
After a recent breakup just weeks before the holidays, a client reports increased anxiety, tearfulness, and difficulty functioning at work. Symptoms began within the last month and are clearly tied to this stressor. Which DSM-5 diagnosis is most appropriate?
Adjustment Disorder, with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
What document outlines risks, benefits, and limits of therapy?
Informed consent
What year did All I Want for Christmas Is You first hit #1 on Billboard?
2019