Startingfights withothersSpendingtimealoneUsingalcohol tonumb thepainExercisingor workingoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going toa supportgroupSleepinga lotIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBlamingothers foryour painRunningaway orleavinghomeListeningto musicTalking tosomeoneyou trustTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtime withanimalsMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessDrawingorpaintingLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesPraying orturning tospiritualityUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Avoidingschoolor workSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationCryingand lettingemotionsoutTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Watchingmovies orTV showsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingWritingin ajournalOverworkingor keepingbusyFightingwithpeopleNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsStartingfights withothersSpendingtimealoneUsingalcohol tonumb thepainExercisingor workingoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going toa supportgroupSleepinga lotIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBlamingothers foryour painRunningaway orleavinghomeListeningto musicTalking tosomeoneyou trustTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtime withanimalsMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessDrawingorpaintingLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesPraying orturning tospiritualityUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Avoidingschoolor workSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationCryingand lettingemotionsoutTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Watchingmovies orTV showsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingWritingin ajournalOverworkingor keepingbusyFightingwithpeopleNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelings

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