Getting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyGoing totherapy orcounselingWritingin ajournalConnectingwith friendswhounderstandUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Runningaway orleavinghomeIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsExercisingor workingoutDrawingorpaintingTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorStartingfights withothersPraying orturning tospiritualityAvoidingschoolor workListeningto musicFightingwithpeopleBingeeating orrestrictingfoodSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Usingalcohol tonumb thepainSpendingtimealoneSpendingtime withanimalsSleepinga lotGoing toa supportgroupWatchingmovies orTV showsCryingand lettingemotionsoutBlamingothers foryour painBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyGoing totherapy orcounselingWritingin ajournalConnectingwith friendswhounderstandUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Runningaway orleavinghomeIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsExercisingor workingoutDrawingorpaintingTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorStartingfights withothersPraying orturning tospiritualityAvoidingschoolor workListeningto musicFightingwithpeopleBingeeating orrestrictingfoodSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Usingalcohol tonumb thepainSpendingtimealoneSpendingtime withanimalsSleepinga lotGoing toa supportgroupWatchingmovies orTV showsCryingand lettingemotionsoutBlamingothers foryour painBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesOverworkingor keepingbusy

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