Payattentionto silenceListen toyourfavoritesongLook at artor createyour ownimageSavor asmall biteof foodPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalUseessentialoilsMix paintand watchthe colorscombineHum orsing asongIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyPut onperfumeor scentedlotionTake adeepbreath offresh airNotice themovementof leaveson a treeChewgumMindfullyeat apiece offruitTry anewrecipeGiveyourself ahandmassagePlace anicepack onyour neckor headFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectNotice thesoundsaroundyouWatch theflame of acandleLick apopsicle orice creamconePut oncomfortableclothesPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Breathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitSuck ona pieceof candyWrapyourself ina blanketBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleGiveyourselfa hugPressyour heelsinto thegroundFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongTake awarmbath orshowerGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Turnon theradioGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingDrinkherbalteaUse asoundmachinePayattentionto silenceListen toyourfavoritesongLook at artor createyour ownimageSavor asmall biteof foodPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalUseessentialoilsMix paintand watchthe colorscombineHum orsing asongIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyPut onperfumeor scentedlotionTake adeepbreath offresh airNotice themovementof leaveson a treeChewgumMindfullyeat apiece offruitTry anewrecipeGiveyourself ahandmassagePlace anicepack onyour neckor headFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectNotice thesoundsaroundyouWatch theflame of acandleLick apopsicle orice creamconePut oncomfortableclothesPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Breathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitSuck ona pieceof candyWrapyourself ina blanketBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleGiveyourselfa hugPressyour heelsinto thegroundFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongTake awarmbath orshowerGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Turnon theradioGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingDrinkherbalteaUse asoundmachine

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