Notice thesoundsaroundyouPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Suck ona pieceof candyGiveyourselfa hugListen toyourfavoritesongNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourself ahandmassageBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleTake adeepbreath offresh airTake awarmbath orshowerPlace anicepack onyour neckor headMindfullyeat apiece offruitPressyour heelsinto thegroundLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyUseessentialoilsTurnon theradioIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentPut oncomfortableclothesWatch theflame of acandleFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectUse asoundmachineFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongChewgumSavor asmall biteof foodBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalPayattentionto silenceGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Look at artor createyour ownimageDrinkherbalteaGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingMix paintand watchthe colorscombineHum orsing asongPut onperfumeor scentedlotionWrapyourself ina blanketTry anewrecipeLick apopsicle orice creamconeNotice thesoundsaroundyouPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Suck ona pieceof candyGiveyourselfa hugListen toyourfavoritesongNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourself ahandmassageBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleTake adeepbreath offresh airTake awarmbath orshowerPlace anicepack onyour neckor headMindfullyeat apiece offruitPressyour heelsinto thegroundLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyUseessentialoilsTurnon theradioIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentPut oncomfortableclothesWatch theflame of acandleFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectUse asoundmachineFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongChewgumSavor asmall biteof foodBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalPayattentionto silenceGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Look at artor createyour ownimageDrinkherbalteaGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingMix paintand watchthe colorscombineHum orsing asongPut onperfumeor scentedlotionWrapyourself ina blanketTry anewrecipeLick apopsicle orice creamcone

Self-Soothing Skills - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. 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. H-Notice the sounds around you
  2. H-Pay attention to sounds of nature (birds, rain, leaves rustling)
  3. T-Suck on a piece of candy
  4. F-Give yourself a hug
  5. H-Listen to your favorite song
  6. V-Notice the movement of leaves on a tree
  7. F-Give yourself a hand massage
  8. S-Burn incense or light a scented candle
  9. S-Take a deep breath of fresh air
  10. F-Take a warm bath or shower
  11. F-Place an icepack on your neck or head
  12. T-Mindfully eat a piece of fruit
  13. F-Press your heels into the ground
  14. V-Look for shapes in clouds in the sky
  15. S-Use essential oils
  16. H-Turn on the radio
  17. S-Identify one scent in your environment
  18. F-Put on comfortable clothes
  19. V-Watch the flame of a candle
  20. V-Find the beauty in an "ordinary" object
  21. H-Use a sound machine
  22. H-Focus on one instrument while listening to a song
  23. T-Chew gum
  24. T-Savor a small bite of food
  25. S-Breathe in the smell of your food before eating it
  26. F-Pet your dog, cat, or other animal
  27. H-Pay attention to silence
  28. F-Gently rub a nearby surface (wood, fabric, carpet)
  29. V-Look at art or create your own image
  30. T-Drink herbal tea
  31. V-Go people watching or window shopping
  32. V-Mix paint and watch the colors combine
  33. H-Hum or sing a song
  34. S-Put on perfume or scented lotion
  35. F-Wrap yourself in a blanket
  36. T-Try a new recipe
  37. T-Lick a popsicle or ice cream cone