Savor asmall biteof foodUse asoundmachinePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalWatch theflame of acandleLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyMindfullyeat apiece offruitBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleChewgumHum orsing asongSuck ona pieceof candyLook at artor createyour ownimageGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentTurnon theradioTake awarmbath orshowerFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongUseessentialoilsDrinkherbalteaPut onperfumeor scentedlotionWrapyourself ina blanketGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Pay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Mix paintand watchthe colorscombineNotice thesoundsaroundyouPut oncomfortableclothesPayattentionto silenceNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourself ahandmassageFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLick apopsicle orice creamconeTry anewrecipePlace anicepack onyour neckor headListen toyourfavoritesongPressyour heelsinto thegroundTake adeepbreath offresh airGiveyourselfa hugSavor asmall biteof foodUse asoundmachinePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalWatch theflame of acandleLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyMindfullyeat apiece offruitBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleChewgumHum orsing asongSuck ona pieceof candyLook at artor createyour ownimageGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentTurnon theradioTake awarmbath orshowerFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongUseessentialoilsDrinkherbalteaPut onperfumeor scentedlotionWrapyourself ina blanketGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Pay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Mix paintand watchthe colorscombineNotice thesoundsaroundyouPut oncomfortableclothesPayattentionto silenceNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourself ahandmassageFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLick apopsicle orice creamconeTry anewrecipePlace anicepack onyour neckor headListen toyourfavoritesongPressyour heelsinto thegroundTake adeepbreath offresh airGiveyourselfa hug

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