Mental Health
Stress, sleep, relationships, genetics, environment, nutrition, life experiences, etc.
Name 10 (or more) therapists in the adolescent program.
Roxie, Julie, Christin, Anna KJ, Gaby, Alyssa, Amaya, Ana, Antionette, Cassi, Claire, Whipp, Gina, Hala, Hanah, Jeannie, Kendall, Marley, Natalie, Sarrah, Sadie, Shelbie, Taylor, Anna U.
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, & fats.
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
The body's "fight, flight, or freeze" response is controlled by which nervous system?
The sympathetic nervous system
Who are the two co-managers of the adolescent program?
Julie & Christin
Give 3 (or more) examples of brain functions that are supported by nutrition.
Concentration, memory, mood, decision-making, emotional processing, etc.
In DBT, there are four major skills modules. What are they?
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, & Interpersonal Effectiveness
What is the full name of the AI-generated fictional character made of wood?
Tung Tung Tung Sahur.
What is confidentiality & why is it important. Bonus 200 points: Explain when & why confidentiality may need to be broken.
Confidentiality in therapy is the ethical and legal rule that a therapist must keep a client's information private (i.e. what you say in sessions, your diagnosis, the fact that you're in therapy, etc.). Confidentiality may need to be broken if there is an safety risk.
What graduate school do/did the following practicum students attend: Clare P, Shelbie, Sadie, Marley, Anna U
University of San Diego (USD)
Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, mood changes, etc.
What does a dialectic mean? Give an example.
Dialectic means seeing the truth in two opposing sides.
What does it mean to have "negative aura?" Give an example.
To lack something i.e., coolness/charisma.
What is a cognitive distortion? Provide an example.
A pattern of thinking that can be inaccurate, unhelpful, or overly negative.
Name 3 of the main treatment modalities used at the EDC. Must say the full acronym.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure/Response Prevention, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Why does the body sometimes need more nutrition intake during certain periods of life? Name at least 3.
Growth, puberty, illness, activity/movement levels, stress, healing, etc.
You're extremely angry at your friend & want to immediately send them a harsh text. Name two DBT skills you could use to act more effectively. Explain thoroughly!
STOP, paced breathing, mindfulness, opposite action, distraction, self-soothing, checking the facts, etc.
What TikTok dance trend is associated with an aquatic activity? Your whole team must demonstrate.
Scuba
Name 5 reasons why therapy is beneficial.
Build self-awareness, learn coping skills, improve relationships, work through challenges, support personal growth, etc.
What year was UCSD EDC founded? Bonus 300 points for naming the founder.
UCSD EDC was founded in 2005 by Dr. Walter Kaye.
Explain the difference between a slip vs. a slide in terms of recovery & relapse.
A slip is a brief, one-time return to old habits or behaviors. A slide is a full return to the previous behavior pattern over a longer time.
Step-down, level change, earning a privilege, etc.
What animal meme is often accompanied by the sound of a phone ringing?
John Pork