DrinkherbalteaGiveyourselfa hugListen toyourfavoritesongIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentPayattentionto silenceSuck ona pieceof candyWatch theflame of acandlePlace anicepack onyour neckor headTake awarmbath orshowerFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongGiveyourself ahandmassagePressyour heelsinto thegroundPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Use asoundmachineNotice thesoundsaroundyouNotice themovementof leaveson a treeBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleTake adeepbreath offresh airMix paintand watchthe colorscombineLook at artor createyour ownimagePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalTurnon theradioLick apopsicle orice creamconeChewgumMindfullyeat apiece offruitSavor asmall biteof foodPut onperfumeor scentedlotionPut oncomfortableclothesTry anewrecipeBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitHum orsing asongFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectWrapyourself ina blanketLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)UseessentialoilsDrinkherbalteaGiveyourselfa hugListen toyourfavoritesongIdentify onescent inyourenvironmentPayattentionto silenceSuck ona pieceof candyWatch theflame of acandlePlace anicepack onyour neckor headTake awarmbath orshowerFocus on oneinstrumentwhilelistening to asongGiveyourself ahandmassagePressyour heelsinto thegroundPay attentionto sounds ofnature (birds,rain, leavesrustling)Use asoundmachineNotice thesoundsaroundyouNotice themovementof leaveson a treeBurn incenseor light ascentedcandleTake adeepbreath offresh airMix paintand watchthe colorscombineLook at artor createyour ownimagePet yourdog, cat,or otheranimalTurnon theradioLick apopsicle orice creamconeChewgumMindfullyeat apiece offruitSavor asmall biteof foodPut onperfumeor scentedlotionPut oncomfortableclothesTry anewrecipeBreathe inthe smell ofyour foodbefore eatingitHum orsing asongFind thebeauty in an"ordinary"objectWrapyourself ina blanketLook forshapes inclouds inthe skyGo peoplewatchingor windowshoppingGently rub anearbysurface(wood, fabric,carpet)Useessentialoils

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