Blamingothers foryour painOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutWritingin ajournalTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtime withanimalsLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessRunningaway orleavinghomeDrawingorpaintingUsingalcohol tonumb thepainSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySleepinga lotTalking tosomeoneyou trustFightingwithpeopleSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsAvoidingschoolor workConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGoing totherapy orcounselingSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Exercisingor workingoutBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsListeningto musicStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsSpendingtimealonePraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGoing toa supportgroupBlamingothers foryour painOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutWritingin ajournalTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtime withanimalsLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessRunningaway orleavinghomeDrawingorpaintingUsingalcohol tonumb thepainSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySleepinga lotTalking tosomeoneyou trustFightingwithpeopleSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsAvoidingschoolor workConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGoing totherapy orcounselingSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Exercisingor workingoutBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsListeningto musicStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsSpendingtimealonePraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGoing toa supportgroup

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