UsingbreathingtechniqueswhenstressedPausingbeforereactingemotionallyAttendingscheduledappointmentsWaking upand going tobed atconsistenttimesStayingconnectedto a supportnetworkTalking tosomeonein recoveryregularlyAsking foremotionalsupportwhenneededTaking awalk tomanageemotionSpendingtime withsupportivepeopleDrinkingenoughwaterUsinggrounding ormindfulnessskillsExercisingor movingyour bodySettinghealthyrelationshipboundariesReachingout forhelp whenstrugglingGoing tocounsellingor therapy Planningyour dayahead oftimeHaving asponsor orrecoverysupportpersonKeepingresponsibilitiesorganizedFollowingthrough oncommitmentsAvoidingisolatingwhenupsetHaving atleast onetrustedpersonEatingregularmealsUsingcoping skillsinstead ofsubstancesAttendingrecoverymeetingsTalkinghonestlyaboutfeelingsGettingregularsleepJournalingor writingthings outSpendingtimeoutdoorsHavinga dailyroutineUsingbreathingtechniqueswhenstressedPausingbeforereactingemotionallyAttendingscheduledappointmentsWaking upand going tobed atconsistenttimesStayingconnectedto a supportnetworkTalking tosomeonein recoveryregularlyAsking foremotionalsupportwhenneededTaking awalk tomanageemotionSpendingtime withsupportivepeopleDrinkingenoughwaterUsinggrounding ormindfulnessskillsExercisingor movingyour bodySettinghealthyrelationshipboundariesReachingout forhelp whenstrugglingGoing tocounsellingor therapy Planningyour dayahead oftimeHaving asponsor orrecoverysupportpersonKeepingresponsibilitiesorganizedFollowingthrough oncommitmentsAvoidingisolatingwhenupsetHaving atleast onetrustedpersonEatingregularmealsUsingcoping skillsinstead ofsubstancesAttendingrecoverymeetingsTalkinghonestlyaboutfeelingsGettingregularsleepJournalingor writingthings outSpendingtimeoutdoorsHavinga dailyroutine

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