TalkinghonestlyaboutfeelingsJournalingor writingthings outAvoidingisolatingwhenupsetHaving atleast onetrustedpersonSpendingtime withsupportivepeopleExercisingor movingyour bodyAttendingscheduledappointmentsAsking foremotionalsupportwhenneededWaking upand going tobed atconsistenttimesHaving asponsor orrecoverysupportpersonPausingbeforereactingemotionallyAttendingrecoverymeetingsUsingcoping skillsinstead ofsubstancesStayingconnectedto a supportnetworkUsinggrounding ormindfulnessskillsHavinga dailyroutineSettinghealthyrelationshipboundariesUsingbreathingtechniqueswhenstressedKeepingresponsibilitiesorganizedSpendingtimeoutdoorsTalking tosomeonein recoveryregularlyEatingregularmealsTaking awalk tomanageemotionPlanningyour dayahead oftimeDrinkingenoughwaterReachingout forhelp whenstrugglingFollowingthrough oncommitmentsGoing tocounsellingor therapy GettingregularsleepTalkinghonestlyaboutfeelingsJournalingor writingthings outAvoidingisolatingwhenupsetHaving atleast onetrustedpersonSpendingtime withsupportivepeopleExercisingor movingyour bodyAttendingscheduledappointmentsAsking foremotionalsupportwhenneededWaking upand going tobed atconsistenttimesHaving asponsor orrecoverysupportpersonPausingbeforereactingemotionallyAttendingrecoverymeetingsUsingcoping skillsinstead ofsubstancesStayingconnectedto a supportnetworkUsinggrounding ormindfulnessskillsHavinga dailyroutineSettinghealthyrelationshipboundariesUsingbreathingtechniqueswhenstressedKeepingresponsibilitiesorganizedSpendingtimeoutdoorsTalking tosomeonein recoveryregularlyEatingregularmealsTaking awalk tomanageemotionPlanningyour dayahead oftimeDrinkingenoughwaterReachingout forhelp whenstrugglingFollowingthrough oncommitmentsGoing tocounsellingor therapy Gettingregularsleep

Protective Factors 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. Talking honestly about feelings
  2. Journaling or writing things out
  3. Avoiding isolating when upset
  4. Having at least one trusted person
  5. Spending time with supportive people
  6. Exercising or moving your body
  7. Attending scheduled appointments
  8. Asking for emotional support when needed
  9. Waking up and going to bed at consistent times
  10. Having a sponsor or recovery support person
  11. Pausing before reacting emotionally
  12. Attending recovery meetings
  13. Using coping skills instead of substances
  14. Staying connected to a support network
  15. Using grounding or mindfulness skills
  16. Having a daily routine
  17. Setting healthy relationship boundaries
  18. Using breathing techniques when stressed
  19. Keeping responsibilities organized
  20. Spending time outdoors
  21. Talking to someone in recovery regularly
  22. Eating regular meals
  23. Taking a walk to manage emotion
  24. Planning your day ahead of time
  25. Drinking enough water
  26. Reaching out for help when struggling
  27. Following through on commitments
  28. Going to counselling or therapy
  29. Getting regular sleep