Seekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Praying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyBlamingothers foryour painSpendingtime withanimalsSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationGoing totherapy orcounselingCryingand lettingemotionsoutTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorOverworkingor keepingbusySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going toa supportgroupNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSpendingtimealoneUsingalcohol tonumb thepainBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsExercisingor workingoutUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustRunningaway orleavinghomeWatchingmovies orTV showsFightingwithpeopleBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessSleepinga lotWritingin ajournalListeningto musicConnectingwith friendswhounderstandDrawingorpaintingStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsAvoidingschoolor workLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Praying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyBlamingothers foryour painSpendingtime withanimalsSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationGoing totherapy orcounselingCryingand lettingemotionsoutTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorOverworkingor keepingbusySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Going toa supportgroupNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSpendingtimealoneUsingalcohol tonumb thepainBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsExercisingor workingoutUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustRunningaway orleavinghomeWatchingmovies orTV showsFightingwithpeopleBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessSleepinga lotWritingin ajournalListeningto musicConnectingwith friendswhounderstandDrawingorpaintingStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsAvoidingschoolor workLooking 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. Seeking professional help (e.g., a counselor, psychiatrist)
  2. Praying or turning to spirituality
  3. Isolating yourself from friends and family
  4. Talking about the person you lost constantly
  5. Blaming others for your pain
  6. Spending time with animals
  7. Self-medicating with over-the-counter medication
  8. Going to therapy or counseling
  9. Crying and letting emotions out
  10. Talking to a teacher or school counselor
  11. Overworking or keeping busy
  12. Self-harming (cutting, burning, etc.)
  13. Going to a support group
  14. Numbing out by playing video games for hours
  15. Spending time alone
  16. Using alcohol to numb the pain
  17. Being sarcastic or using humor to deflect emotions
  18. Exercising or working out
  19. Using drugs (prescription, recreational, etc.)
  20. Talking to someone you trust
  21. Running away or leaving home
  22. Watching movies or TV shows
  23. Fighting with people
  24. Binge eating or restricting food
  25. Getting into a hobby (art, sports, etc.)
  26. Meditating or practicing mindfulness
  27. Sleeping a lot
  28. Writing in a journal
  29. Listening to music
  30. Connecting with friends who understand
  31. Drawing or painting
  32. Starting fights with others
  33. Trying to keep busy to avoid feelings
  34. Avoiding school or work
  35. Looking at old photos to remember the good times