Listen toyourfavoritesongTurnon theradioPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalGiveyourself ahandmassageWrapyourself ina blanketPlace anicepack onyour neckor headGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingSuck ona pieceof candyTake awarmbath orshowerFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectMindfullyeat apiece offruitNotice thesoundsaroundyouPut oncomfortableclothesIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentNotice themovementof leaveson a treePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Watch theflame of acandlePayattentionto silenceTry anewrecipeGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Breathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyChewgumUse asoundmachineTake adeepbreath offresh airFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongSavor asmall biteof foodMix paintand watchthe colorscombinePut onperfumeor scentedlotionHum orsing asongGiveyourselfa hugLick apopsicle orice creamconeUseessentialoilsBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePressyour heelsinto thegroundDrinkherbalteaLook at artor createyour ownimageListen toyourfavoritesongTurnon theradioPet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalGiveyourself ahandmassageWrapyourself ina blanketPlace anicepack onyour neckor headGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingSuck ona pieceof candyTake awarmbath orshowerFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectMindfullyeat apiece offruitNotice thesoundsaroundyouPut oncomfortableclothesIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentNotice themovementof leaveson a treePay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Watch theflame of acandlePayattentionto silenceTry anewrecipeGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Breathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyChewgumUse asoundmachineTake adeepbreath offresh airFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongSavor asmall biteof foodMix paintand watchthe colorscombinePut onperfumeor scentedlotionHum orsing asongGiveyourselfa hugLick apopsicle orice creamconeUseessentialoilsBurn incenseor light ascentedcandlePressyour heelsinto thegroundDrinkherbalteaLook at artor createyour ownimage

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