Watchingmovies orTV showsTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyGoing toa supportgroupPraying orturning tospiritualityBlamingothers foryour painSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Getting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessConnectingwith friendswhounderstandCryingand lettingemotionsoutBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyOverworkingor keepingbusyRunningaway orleavinghomeDrawingorpaintingStartingfights withothersSpendingtimealoneTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtime withanimalsExercisingor workingoutFightingwithpeopleTalking tosomeoneyou trustBingeeating orrestrictingfoodWritingin ajournalLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesUsingalcohol tonumb thepainSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursGoing totherapy orcounselingSleepinga lotAvoidingschoolor workListeningto musicWatchingmovies orTV showsTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyGoing toa supportgroupPraying orturning tospiritualityBlamingothers foryour painSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Getting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessConnectingwith friendswhounderstandCryingand lettingemotionsoutBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyOverworkingor keepingbusyRunningaway orleavinghomeDrawingorpaintingStartingfights withothersSpendingtimealoneTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtime withanimalsExercisingor workingoutFightingwithpeopleTalking tosomeoneyou trustBingeeating orrestrictingfoodWritingin ajournalLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesUsingalcohol tonumb thepainSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursGoing totherapy orcounselingSleepinga lotAvoidingschoolor workListeningto music

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