Going totherapy orcounselingPraying orturning tospiritualityLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessCryingand lettingemotionsoutGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Writingin ajournalGoing toa supportgroupOverworkingor keepingbusyNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustUsingalcohol tonumb thepainBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsListeningto musicSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familySpendingtime withanimalsDrawingorpaintingExercisingor workingoutAvoidingschoolor workRunningaway orleavinghomeConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorWatchingmovies orTV showsSleepinga lotSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Startingfights withothersSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Blamingothers foryour painGoing totherapy orcounselingPraying orturning tospiritualityLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessCryingand lettingemotionsoutGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Writingin ajournalGoing toa supportgroupOverworkingor keepingbusyNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustUsingalcohol tonumb thepainBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsListeningto musicSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familySpendingtime withanimalsDrawingorpaintingExercisingor workingoutAvoidingschoolor workRunningaway orleavinghomeConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorWatchingmovies orTV showsSleepinga lotSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Startingfights withothersSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Blamingothers foryour pain

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