SpendingtimealoneOverworkingor keepingbusyDrawingorpaintingSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Writingin ajournalBingeeating orrestrictingfoodStartingfights withothersUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Blamingothers foryour painBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsGoing toa supportgroupExercisingor workingoutCryingand lettingemotionsoutListeningto musicPraying orturning tospiritualitySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingTalking tosomeoneyou trustWatchingmovies orTV showsSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationSleepinga lotAvoidingschoolor workNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorRunningaway orleavinghomeUsingalcohol tonumb thepainSpendingtime withanimalsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSpendingtimealoneOverworkingor keepingbusyDrawingorpaintingSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Writingin ajournalBingeeating orrestrictingfoodStartingfights withothersUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Blamingothers foryour painBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsGoing toa supportgroupExercisingor workingoutCryingand lettingemotionsoutListeningto musicPraying orturning tospiritualitySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingTalking tosomeoneyou trustWatchingmovies orTV showsSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationSleepinga lotAvoidingschoolor workNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorRunningaway orleavinghomeUsingalcohol tonumb thepainSpendingtime withanimalsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimes

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