Lick apopsicle orice creamconePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentUse asoundmachinePressyour heelsinto thegroundListen toyourfavoritesongGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Place anicepack onyour neckor headLook at artor createyour ownimageMix paintand watchthe colorscombineTurnon theradioPayattentionto silencePut oncomfortableclothesBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Go peoplewatchingor windowshoppingUseessentialoilsNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourselfa hugFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectSuck ona pieceof candyTry anewrecipePut onperfumeor scentedlotionChewgumWrapyourself ina blanketMindfullyeat apiece offruitWatch theflame of acandleNotice thesoundsaroundyouFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongTake awarmbath orshowerHum orsing asongTake adeepbreath offresh airDrinkherbalteaSavor asmall biteof foodGiveyourself ahandmassageBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLick apopsicle orice creamconePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentUse asoundmachinePressyour heelsinto thegroundListen toyourfavoritesongGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Place anicepack onyour neckor headLook at artor createyour ownimageMix paintand watchthe colorscombineTurnon theradioPayattentionto silencePut oncomfortableclothesBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Go peoplewatchingor windowshoppingUseessentialoilsNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourselfa hugFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectSuck ona pieceof candyTry anewrecipePut onperfumeor scentedlotionChewgumWrapyourself ina blanketMindfullyeat apiece offruitWatch theflame of acandleNotice thesoundsaroundyouFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongTake awarmbath orshowerHum orsing asongTake adeepbreath offresh airDrinkherbalteaSavor asmall biteof foodGiveyourself ahandmassageBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingit

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