Focus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongPayattentionto silenceLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyNotice themovementof leaveson a treeBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitPut onperfumeor scentedlotionGiveyourselfa hugMindfullyeat apiece offruitNotice thesoundsaroundyouPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Mix paintand watchthe colorscombineTry anewrecipeIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Watch theflame of acandleBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleWrapyourself ina blanketPlace anicepack onyour neckor headSuck ona pieceof candyPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalPressyour heelsinto thegroundTake adeepbreath offresh airHum orsing asongListen toyourfavoritesongTake awarmbath orshowerChewgumFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectUseessentialoilsSavor asmall biteof foodUse asoundmachineGiveyourself ahandmassageLick apopsicle orice creamconeTurnon theradioLook at artor createyour ownimageDrinkherbalteaPut oncomfortableclothesFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongPayattentionto silenceLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyNotice themovementof leaveson a treeBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitPut onperfumeor scentedlotionGiveyourselfa hugMindfullyeat apiece offruitNotice thesoundsaroundyouPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Mix paintand watchthe colorscombineTry anewrecipeIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Watch theflame of acandleBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleWrapyourself ina blanketPlace anicepack onyour neckor headSuck ona pieceof candyPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalPressyour heelsinto thegroundTake adeepbreath offresh airHum orsing asongListen toyourfavoritesongTake awarmbath orshowerChewgumFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectUseessentialoilsSavor asmall biteof foodUse asoundmachineGiveyourself ahandmassageLick apopsicle orice creamconeTurnon theradioLook at artor createyour ownimageDrinkherbalteaPut oncomfortableclothes

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