Usingalcohol tonumb thepainCryingand lettingemotionsoutGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Trying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsFightingwithpeopleSpendingtimealoneBlamingothers foryour painWritingin ajournalStartingfights withothersExercisingor workingoutSleepinga lotTalking tosomeoneyou trustGoing totherapy orcounselingListeningto musicOverworkingor keepingbusyBingeeating orrestrictingfoodRunningaway orleavinghomeTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtime withanimalsAvoidingschoolor workSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Numbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyWatchingmovies orTV showsPraying orturning tospiritualitySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorDrawingorpaintingMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessGoing toa supportgroupLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesConnectingwith friendswhounderstandBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainCryingand lettingemotionsoutGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Trying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsFightingwithpeopleSpendingtimealoneBlamingothers foryour painWritingin ajournalStartingfights withothersExercisingor workingoutSleepinga lotTalking tosomeoneyou trustGoing totherapy orcounselingListeningto musicOverworkingor keepingbusyBingeeating orrestrictingfoodRunningaway orleavinghomeTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtime withanimalsAvoidingschoolor workSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Numbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyWatchingmovies orTV showsPraying orturning tospiritualitySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorDrawingorpaintingMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessGoing toa supportgroupLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesConnectingwith friendswhounderstandBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotions

Coping Strategies - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. 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. Using alcohol to numb the pain
  2. Crying and letting emotions out
  3. Getting into a hobby (art, sports, etc.)
  4. Using drugs (prescription, recreational, etc.)
  5. Trying to keep busy to avoid feelings
  6. Fighting with people
  7. Spending time alone
  8. Blaming others for your pain
  9. Writing in a journal
  10. Starting fights with others
  11. Exercising or working out
  12. Sleeping a lot
  13. Talking to someone you trust
  14. Going to therapy or counseling
  15. Listening to music
  16. Overworking or keeping busy
  17. Binge eating or restricting food
  18. Running away or leaving home
  19. Talking about the person you lost constantly
  20. Spending time with animals
  21. Avoiding school or work
  22. Seeking professional help (e.g., a counselor, psychiatrist)
  23. Numbing out by playing video games for hours
  24. Self-medicating with over-the-counter medication
  25. Isolating yourself from friends and family
  26. Watching movies or TV shows
  27. Praying or turning to spirituality
  28. Self-harming (cutting, burning, etc.)
  29. Talking to a teacher or school counselor
  30. Drawing or painting
  31. Meditating or practicing mindfulness
  32. Going to a support group
  33. Looking at old photos to remember the good times
  34. Connecting with friends who understand
  35. Being sarcastic or using humor to deflect emotions