ChewgumSavor asmall biteof foodBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitWrapyourself ina blanketPut onperfumeor scentedlotionFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingSuck ona pieceof candyTurnon theradioDrinkherbalteaFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongLook at artor createyour ownimagePressyour heelsinto thegroundPut oncomfortableclothesNotice thesoundsaroundyouIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentNotice themovementof leaveson a treePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalGiveyourselfa hugLick apopsicle orice creamconeTake adeepbreath offresh airUse asoundmachineTry anewrecipeUseessentialoilsMix paintand watchthe colorscombineListen toyourfavoritesongGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Hum orsing asongWatch theflame of acandleBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Mindfullyeat apiece offruitGiveyourself ahandmassagePayattentionto silencePlace anicepack onyour neckor headTake awarmbath orshowerLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyChewgumSavor asmall biteof foodBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitWrapyourself ina blanketPut onperfumeor scentedlotionFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingSuck ona pieceof candyTurnon theradioDrinkherbalteaFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongLook at artor createyour ownimagePressyour heelsinto thegroundPut oncomfortableclothesNotice thesoundsaroundyouIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentNotice themovementof leaveson a treePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalGiveyourselfa hugLick apopsicle orice creamconeTake adeepbreath offresh airUse asoundmachineTry anewrecipeUseessentialoilsMix paintand watchthe colorscombineListen toyourfavoritesongGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Hum orsing asongWatch theflame of acandleBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Mindfullyeat apiece offruitGiveyourself ahandmassagePayattentionto silencePlace anicepack onyour neckor headTake awarmbath orshowerLook forshapes inclouds inthe sky

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