Gently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Look at artor createyour ownimageFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectGiveyourself ahandmassageBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleTake adeepbreath offresh airLick apopsicle orice creamconePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalSavor asmall biteof foodPayattentionto silenceUse asoundmachineChewgumWatch theflame of acandlePut onperfumeor scentedlotionUseessentialoilsMix paintand watchthe colorscombineTry anewrecipeMindfullyeat apiece offruitGiveyourselfa hugIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentTake awarmbath orshowerTurnon theradioHum orsing asongPut oncomfortableclothesListen toyourfavoritesongSuck ona pieceof candyWrapyourself ina blanketPressyour heelsinto thegroundLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyDrinkherbalteaPlace anicepack onyour neckor headNotice thesoundsaroundyouNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Breathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Look at artor createyour ownimageFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectGiveyourself ahandmassageBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleTake adeepbreath offresh airLick apopsicle orice creamconePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalSavor asmall biteof foodPayattentionto silenceUse asoundmachineChewgumWatch theflame of acandlePut onperfumeor scentedlotionUseessentialoilsMix paintand watchthe colorscombineTry anewrecipeMindfullyeat apiece offruitGiveyourselfa hugIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentTake awarmbath orshowerTurnon theradioHum orsing asongPut oncomfortableclothesListen toyourfavoritesongSuck ona pieceof candyWrapyourself ina blanketPressyour heelsinto thegroundLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyDrinkherbalteaPlace anicepack onyour neckor headNotice thesoundsaroundyouNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Breathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asong

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