“Tricks, Treats, and Terrifying Trivia”
This chocolatey candy, famously said to “melt in your mouth, not in your hand,” is one of the most popular Halloween treats in the U.S.
👉 What are M&M’s?
When a client suddenly stops responding to calls, emails, or sessions — but you know they’re still out there — this haunting term applies.
👉 What is ghosting?
This holiday originated from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.
👉 What is Halloween?
This term describes individuals or systems that “drain your energy” through constant negativity, crisis, or emotional demands — no garlic required.
What are energy vampires (or burnout-inducing clients/systems)?
In this classic 1993 film, three witchy sisters return to Salem after a curious teenager lights the Black Flame Candle.
👉 What is Hocus Pocus?*
When unresolved client trauma, heavy stories, or ethical dilemmas start “following” you home after work, you might be experiencing this phenomenon
👉 What is compassion fatigue (or secondary traumatic stress)?
According to tradition, wearing costumes on Halloween began as a way to do this — to avoid being recognized by wandering spirits.
👉 What is disguise oneself from ghosts?
When case notes, documentation, or assessment files mysteriously vanish from your desk right before supervision, you’re facing this every social worker’s nightmare.
👉 What is missing documentation (or lost case records)?
This creature is said to rise from the dead, crave brains, and has been a horror movie staple since Night of the Living Dead (1968).
👉 What is a zombie?
When deadlines, reports, and late-night sessions make your stress levels rise from the dead, this protective ritual becomes essential for survival in the field.
👉 What is self-care (or professional boundaries)?