Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustSpendingtime withanimalsTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessListeningto musicSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGoing toa supportgroupIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBlamingothers foryour painOverworkingor keepingbusyConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleCryingand lettingemotionsoutStartingfights withothersWatchingmovies orTV showsSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Avoidingschoolor workSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationRunningaway orleavinghomeSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingSleepinga lotExercisingor workingoutUsingalcohol tonumb thepainPraying orturning tospiritualityDrawingorpaintingBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsWritingin ajournalNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustSpendingtime withanimalsTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessListeningto musicSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGoing toa supportgroupIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBlamingothers foryour painOverworkingor keepingbusyConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleCryingand lettingemotionsoutStartingfights withothersWatchingmovies orTV showsSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Avoidingschoolor workSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationRunningaway orleavinghomeSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingSleepinga lotExercisingor workingoutUsingalcohol tonumb thepainPraying orturning tospiritualityDrawingorpaintingBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsWritingin ajournalNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hours

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