Trying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsFightingwithpeopleSleepinga lotSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationPraying orturning tospiritualityConnectingwith friendswhounderstandNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursDrawingorpaintingSpendingtime withanimalsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGoing totherapy orcounselingBlamingothers foryour painMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Writingin ajournalListeningto musicSpendingtimealoneStartingfights withothersTalking tosomeoneyou trustExercisingor workingoutBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGoing toa supportgroupWatchingmovies orTV showsSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Looking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesAvoidingschoolor workUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Runningaway orleavinghomeTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsFightingwithpeopleSleepinga lotSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationPraying orturning tospiritualityConnectingwith friendswhounderstandNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursDrawingorpaintingSpendingtime withanimalsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGoing totherapy orcounselingBlamingothers foryour painMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Writingin ajournalListeningto musicSpendingtimealoneStartingfights withothersTalking tosomeoneyou trustExercisingor workingoutBingeeating orrestrictingfoodGoing toa supportgroupWatchingmovies orTV showsSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Looking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesAvoidingschoolor workUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Runningaway orleavinghome

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