Exercisingor workingoutGoing toa supportgroupWatchingmovies orTV showsStartingfights withothersSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Writingin ajournalSleepinga lotSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Spendingtime withanimalsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationBingeeating orrestrictingfoodConnectingwith friendswhounderstandMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessAvoidingschoolor workSpendingtimealoneTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorDrawingorpaintingBlamingothers foryour painLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesListeningto musicPraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Beingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsOverworkingor keepingbusyTalking tosomeoneyou trustGoing totherapy orcounselingNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursRunningaway orleavinghomeFightingwithpeopleExercisingor workingoutGoing toa supportgroupWatchingmovies orTV showsStartingfights withothersSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Writingin ajournalSleepinga lotSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Spendingtime withanimalsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationBingeeating orrestrictingfoodConnectingwith friendswhounderstandMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessAvoidingschoolor workSpendingtimealoneTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorDrawingorpaintingBlamingothers foryour painLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesListeningto musicPraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Beingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsOverworkingor keepingbusyTalking tosomeoneyou trustGoing totherapy orcounselingNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursRunningaway orleavinghomeFightingwithpeople

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. Exercising or working out
  2. Going to a support group
  3. Watching movies or TV shows
  4. Starting fights with others
  5. Self-harming (cutting, burning, etc.)
  6. Writing in a journal
  7. Sleeping a lot
  8. Seeking professional help (e.g., a counselor, psychiatrist)
  9. Spending time with animals
  10. Using alcohol to numb the pain
  11. Using drugs (prescription, recreational, etc.)
  12. Crying and letting emotions out
  13. Trying to keep busy to avoid feelings
  14. Self-medicating with over-the-counter medication
  15. Binge eating or restricting food
  16. Connecting with friends who understand
  17. Meditating or practicing mindfulness
  18. Avoiding school or work
  19. Spending time alone
  20. Talking to a teacher or school counselor
  21. Drawing or painting
  22. Blaming others for your pain
  23. Looking at old photos to remember the good times
  24. Listening to music
  25. Praying or turning to spirituality
  26. Isolating yourself from friends and family
  27. Talking about the person you lost constantly
  28. Getting into a hobby (art, sports, etc.)
  29. Being sarcastic or using humor to deflect emotions
  30. Overworking or keeping busy
  31. Talking to someone you trust
  32. Going to therapy or counseling
  33. Numbing out by playing video games for hours
  34. Running away or leaving home
  35. Fighting with people