Have You Been Listening?
What is the main psychological goal of gaslighting in a relationship?
To make the victim doubt their own memory, perception, or sanity so the gaslighter can gain control
Which internal skill involves observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment and staying in the present moment?
Mindfulness
What is typically the first stage in the cycle of anxiety?
A) Avoidance
B) Physical symptoms
C) Trigger
D) Panic
Answer: C) Trigger
In The Matrix, does Neo take the red pill or the blue pill?
Answer: Red pill
EAP
Employee Assistance Program
Which of the following is NOT a common tactic of gaslighters?
A. Denial of facts
B. Guilt-tripping
C. Excessive compliments
D. Isolating the victim
Answer: C
Name one support group or program that offers peer support for people recovering from addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, etc.)
Which therapy is most commonly used to break the anxiety cycle by confronting fears gradually?
Answer: A) CBT
Which movie features the song “My Heart Will Go On”?
Answer: Titanic
MAT
Medication Assisted Treatment
What common phrase that might indicate gaslighting?
"You’re just being sensitive."
"That's not what happened"
"You are the one being manipulative"
"You must have heard it wrong"
Who might be part of someone’s external support system during recovery from SUD or a mental health crisis?
therapist, sponsor, trusted friend, family member, peer support group, recovery coach, etc.
Which cognitive distortion involves predicting a negative outcome without evidence?
Answer: C) Catastrophizing
Who directed the movie Jaws?
Answer: Steven Spielberg
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Codependent individuals often confuse love with what?
A. Admiration
B. Sacrifice
C. Respect
D. Freedom
Answer: B
What does the acronym DBT stand for, and what is it commonly used to treat?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy; it’s often used to treat borderline personality disorder, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation.
Which brain area is heavily involved in processing fear and anxiety?
A) Hippocampus
B) Amygdala
C) Cerebellum
D) Prefrontal cortex
Answer: B) Amygdala
In The Lord of the Rings, what is the name of Frodo’s sword?
Answer: Sting
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
What is one healthy boundary a person recovering from codependency might practice?
saying “no” without guilt, not fixing others’ problems, prioritizing self-care, limiting time with toxic people.
What is the term for recognizing and challenging negative thought patterns in order to manage emotions more effectively?
Cognitive restructuring (or cognitive reframing)
Which hormone is primarily involved in the body’s “fight or flight” response related to anxiety?
Cortisol
Name all 4 Hogwarts houses in Harry Potter
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act