Focus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongMix paintand watchthe colorscombineHum orsing asongWatch theflame of acandlePut onperfumeor scentedlotionDrinkherbalteaMindfullyeat apiece offruitLook at artor createyour ownimageUseessentialoilsTurnon theradioPut oncomfortableclothesBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePayattentionto silenceTry anewrecipeGiveyourself ahandmassageNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingWrapyourself ina blanketTake awarmbath orshowerLick apopsicle orice creamconePressyour heelsinto thegroundChewgumGiveyourselfa hugNotice thesoundsaroundyouSuck ona pieceof candyTake adeepbreath offresh airPlace anicepack onyour neckor headIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Gently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Pet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalListen toyourfavoritesongSavor asmall biteof foodUse asoundmachineBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongMix paintand watchthe colorscombineHum orsing asongWatch theflame of acandlePut onperfumeor scentedlotionDrinkherbalteaMindfullyeat apiece offruitLook at artor createyour ownimageUseessentialoilsTurnon theradioPut oncomfortableclothesBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePayattentionto silenceTry anewrecipeGiveyourself ahandmassageNotice themovementof leaveson a treeGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingWrapyourself ina blanketTake awarmbath orshowerLick apopsicle orice creamconePressyour heelsinto thegroundChewgumGiveyourselfa hugNotice thesoundsaroundyouSuck ona pieceof candyTake adeepbreath offresh airPlace anicepack onyour neckor headIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Gently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Pet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalListen toyourfavoritesongSavor asmall biteof foodUse asoundmachineBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyFind 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. V-Mix paint and watch the colors combine
  3. H-Hum or sing a song
  4. V-Watch the flame of a candle
  5. S-Put on perfume or scented lotion
  6. T-Drink herbal tea
  7. T-Mindfully eat a piece of fruit
  8. V-Look at art or create your own image
  9. S-Use essential oils
  10. H-Turn on the radio
  11. F-Put on comfortable clothes
  12. S-Burn incense or light a scented candle
  13. H-Pay attention to silence
  14. T-Try a new recipe
  15. F-Give yourself a hand massage
  16. V-Notice the movement of leaves on a tree
  17. V-Go people watching or window shopping
  18. F-Wrap yourself in a blanket
  19. F-Take a warm bath or shower
  20. T-Lick a popsicle or ice cream cone
  21. F-Press your heels into the ground
  22. T-Chew gum
  23. F-Give yourself a hug
  24. H-Notice the sounds around you
  25. T-Suck on a piece of candy
  26. S-Take a deep breath of fresh air
  27. F-Place an icepack on your neck or head
  28. S-Identify one scent in your environment
  29. H-Pay attention to sounds of nature (birds, rain, leaves rustling)
  30. F-Gently rub a nearby surface (wood, fabric, carpet)
  31. F-Pet your dog, cat, or other animal
  32. H-Listen to your favorite song
  33. T-Savor a small bite of food
  34. H-Use a sound machine
  35. S-Breathe in the smell of your food before eating it
  36. V-Look for shapes in clouds in the sky
  37. V-Find the beauty in an "ordinary" object