CBT
What is the main goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
To recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What does mindfulness mean?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What is the main goal of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
To build psychological flexibility and take actions aligned with personal values, even when experiencing difficult emotions.
What is the difference between a trigger and a craving?
A trigger is something that brings up an urge; a craving is the urge or desire itself.
What is the only letter that does not appear in the name of any U.S. state?
Q
What is it called when you automatically assume the worst possible outcome will happen?
Catastrophizing
What is one skill you can use when you feel overwhelmed or emotionally upset?
Deep breathing, grounding, taking a break, or using another coping skill.
In ACT, what does it mean to accept your emotions?
Allowing yourself to experience feelings instead of constantly fighting or avoiding them.
Name two healthy ways to cope with a substance use craving.
Call a support person, distract yourself, exercise, practice grounding, or attend a recovery meeting.
Which singer is known as the "Queen of Pop"?
Madonna
If you tell yourself, "Nobody likes me because one person didn't say hello," what thinking pattern might this represent?
Overgeneralization.
What does radical acceptance mean?
Acknowledging reality as it is, even when you don't like or agree with it.
If you feel anxious but still attend an event because spending time with friends matters to you, what ACT concept are you practicing?
Values-based action or committed action.
What are three common types of triggers that can increase the risk of substance use?
People, places, and things
What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released by Disney?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
What CBT technique involves testing a negative belief by looking for evidence that supports or challenges it?
Cognitive restructuring.
What are the four core components (skill modules) of DBT?
Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
A client says, "I am my depression. It defines who I am." What ACT concept helps clients recognize that they are more than their thoughts, feelings, and experiences?
Self-as-context.
What are the five stages of change in the recovery process?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, and Maintenance.
What is the name of the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica (the largest cold desert).
A client believes, "If I make a mistake, everyone will think I'm incompetent." What CBT technique could help them examine and challenge this belief?
Socratic questioning (guided discovery).
What does the DBT skill STOP stand for?
Stop, Take a step back, Observe, Proceed mindfully.
What are the six core processes of ACT that work together to build psychological flexibility?
Acceptance, cognitive defusion, being present, self-as-context, values, and committed action.
If someone returns to substance use after a period of recovery, what are two helpful things they can do moving forward?
Reach out for support and identify triggers or circumstances that contributed to the return to use so they can strengthen their recovery plan.
What is the only letter that does not appear in the name of any chemical element on the periodic table?
The letter J.