take a"timeout"usepositiveimagerytake 3deepbreathscolorread abook ormagazinetake ashoweror bathsmell yourfavoritescentpracticeahobbyset agoalcompletea self-careactivitymeditatetalk toa lovedonetake awalkoutsidewatcha funnyvideolisten tocalming orupliftingmusicdo a wordsearch orcrosswordpuzzlewrite inajournaltalk aboutyourfeelingssing ordancedraw orpaintrest/takea napyoga orstretchingthink of 3things youaregrateful forsnuggle apet orstuffedanimalcry itoutprogressivemusclerelaxationexerciseworkon apuzzleusepositiveself-talktake a"timeout"usepositiveimagerytake 3deepbreathscolorread abook ormagazinetake ashoweror bathsmell yourfavoritescentpracticeahobbyset agoalcompletea self-careactivitymeditatetalk toa lovedonetake awalkoutsidewatcha funnyvideolisten tocalming orupliftingmusicdo a wordsearch orcrosswordpuzzlewrite inajournaltalk aboutyourfeelingssing ordancedraw orpaintrest/takea napyoga orstretchingthink of 3things youaregrateful forsnuggle apet orstuffedanimalcry itoutprogressivemusclerelaxationexerciseworkon apuzzleusepositiveself-talk

POSITIVE COPING SKILLS - 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. take a "time out"
  2. use positive imagery
  3. take 3 deep breaths
  4. color
  5. read a book or magazine
  6. take a shower or bath
  7. smell your favorite scent
  8. practice a hobby
  9. set a goal
  10. complete a self-care activity
  11. meditate
  12. talk to a loved one
  13. take a walk outside
  14. watch a funny video
  15. listen to calming or uplifting music
  16. do a word search or crossword puzzle
  17. write in a journal
  18. talk about your feelings
  19. sing or dance
  20. draw or paint
  21. rest/take a nap
  22. yoga or stretching
  23. think of 3 things you are grateful for
  24. snuggle a pet or stuffed animal
  25. cry it out
  26. progressive muscle relaxation
  27. exercise
  28. work on a puzzle
  29. use positive self-talk