Focus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongLick apopsicle orice creamconeLook at artor createyour ownimageTry anewrecipeDrinkherbalteaHum orsing asongPressyour heelsinto thegroundGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Put onperfumeor scentedlotionIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourself ahandmassagePayattentionto silenceTake adeepbreath offresh airNotice thesoundsaroundyouSavor asmall biteof foodGiveyourselfa hugMindfullyeat apiece offruitUse asoundmachineLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitUseessentialoilsWatch theflame of acandleMix paintand watchthe colorscombinePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Turnon theradioListen toyourfavoritesongPut oncomfortableclothesTake awarmbath orshowerWrapyourself ina blanketPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalPlace anicepack onyour neckor headSuck ona pieceof candyChewgumFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongLick apopsicle orice creamconeLook at artor createyour ownimageTry anewrecipeDrinkherbalteaHum orsing asongPressyour heelsinto thegroundGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Put onperfumeor scentedlotionIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGiveyourself ahandmassagePayattentionto silenceTake adeepbreath offresh airNotice thesoundsaroundyouSavor asmall biteof foodGiveyourselfa hugMindfullyeat apiece offruitUse asoundmachineLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitUseessentialoilsWatch theflame of acandleMix paintand watchthe colorscombinePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Turnon theradioListen toyourfavoritesongPut oncomfortableclothesTake awarmbath orshowerWrapyourself ina blanketPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalPlace anicepack onyour neckor headSuck ona pieceof candyChewgumFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"object

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