Use the 5-4-3-2-1groundingtechniqueGo for awalk withyour petsName yourcraving (e.g.,“Oh great,Chad isback”)Set a timerand do ANYtask for 5minutesTextsomeonesafe (evenjust “distractme”)Do 10jumpingjacksTake adramaticallyslow mindfulshowerCheck inwith asponsor/peerSplashcold wateron yourfaceVisualizeyour futureself thankingyouWrap up ina blanketlike aburritoRemindyourself: “Thiswill pass”(because itwill)CrackpistachiosListen topodcastsRepeat amantra (e.g.,“I don’t haveto act onthis”)Count howmany bluethings youcan findChew gumor crunchysnacksmindfullyGet acoffee witha friend orsupportChange yourenvironment(differentroom,outside, etc.)10secondtidyRearrangeyour spacelike you’restaging it fora magazineDrinkwaterMeditateor prayHoldsomethingtextured(rock, fabric,stress ball)Make a“complaint box”and physicallydrop yourstress into itWrite a “to-do list” justto clearyour mindDoodlewithoutlifting yourpenTrybalancingon one foot(focus reset)Asksomeoneabouttheir dayLearn arandomfun factrabbit holeList 10things you'regrateful for(even tinyones)Draw yourcraving asa monsterStretchlike a catfor 2minutesTryneurographicart (great foranxiety)Set a timerand cleanlike you're ona gameshowSet a 10-minute “delay”before anyimpulsiveactionGo to ameetingor watchone onlineDo a quickjournalingbraindumpReada bookDo a wordsearch orpuzzleCreate aplaylist fordifferentmoodsSmellsomethingstrong (mint,lotion,coffee)Decoratea “reasonsI staysober” jarUse the 5-4-3-2-1groundingtechniqueGo for awalk withyour petsName yourcraving (e.g.,“Oh great,Chad isback”)Set a timerand do ANYtask for 5minutesTextsomeonesafe (evenjust “distractme”)Do 10jumpingjacksTake adramaticallyslow mindfulshowerCheck inwith asponsor/peerSplashcold wateron yourfaceVisualizeyour futureself thankingyouWrap up ina blanketlike aburritoRemindyourself: “Thiswill pass”(because itwill)CrackpistachiosListen topodcastsRepeat amantra (e.g.,“I don’t haveto act onthis”)Count howmany bluethings youcan findChew gumor crunchysnacksmindfullyGet acoffee witha friend orsupportChange yourenvironment(differentroom,outside, etc.)10secondtidyRearrangeyour spacelike you’restaging it fora magazineDrinkwaterMeditateor prayHoldsomethingtextured(rock, fabric,stress ball)Make a“complaint box”and physicallydrop yourstress into itWrite a “to-do list” justto clearyour mindDoodlewithoutlifting yourpenTrybalancingon one foot(focus reset)Asksomeoneabouttheir dayLearn arandomfun factrabbit holeList 10things you'regrateful for(even tinyones)Draw yourcraving asa monsterStretchlike a catfor 2minutesTryneurographicart (great foranxiety)Set a timerand cleanlike you're ona gameshowSet a 10-minute “delay”before anyimpulsiveactionGo to ameetingor watchone onlineDo a quickjournalingbraindumpReada bookDo a wordsearch orpuzzleCreate aplaylist fordifferentmoodsSmellsomethingstrong (mint,lotion,coffee)Decoratea “reasonsI staysober” jar

CRAFTY COPING SKILLS BINGO - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
  2. Go for a walk with your pets
  3. Name your craving (e.g., “Oh great, Chad is back”)
  4. Set a timer and do ANY task for 5 minutes
  5. Text someone safe (even just “distract me”)
  6. Do 10 jumping jacks
  7. Take a dramatically slow mindful shower
  8. Check in with a sponsor/peer
  9. Splash cold water on your face
  10. Visualize your future self thanking you
  11. Wrap up in a blanket like a burrito
  12. Remind yourself: “This will pass” (because it will)
  13. Crack pistachios
  14. Listen to podcasts
  15. Repeat a mantra (e.g., “I don’t have to act on this”)
  16. Count how many blue things you can find
  17. Chew gum or crunchy snacks mindfully
  18. Get a coffee with a friend or support
  19. Change your environment (different room, outside, etc.)
  20. 10 second tidy
  21. Rearrange your space like you’re staging it for a magazine
  22. Drink water
  23. Meditate or pray
  24. Hold something textured (rock, fabric, stress ball)
  25. Make a “complaint box” and physically drop your stress into it
  26. Write a “to-do list” just to clear your mind
  27. Doodle without lifting your pen
  28. Try balancing on one foot (focus reset)
  29. Ask someone about their day
  30. Learn a random fun fact rabbit hole
  31. List 10 things you're grateful for (even tiny ones)
  32. Draw your craving as a monster
  33. Stretch like a cat for 2 minutes
  34. Try neurographic art (great for anxiety)
  35. Set a timer and clean like you're on a game show
  36. Set a 10-minute “delay” before any impulsive action
  37. Go to a meeting or watch one online
  38. Do a quick journaling brain dump
  39. Read a book
  40. Do a word search or puzzle
  41. Create a playlist for different moods
  42. Smell something strong (mint, lotion, coffee)
  43. Decorate a “reasons I stay sober” jar