Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsStartingfights withothersSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Exercisingor workingoutFightingwithpeopleUsingalcohol tonumb thepainConnectingwith friendswhounderstandUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Overworkingor keepingbusyWritingin ajournalSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtime withanimalsDrawingorpaintingPraying orturning tospiritualityAvoidingschoolor workLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsListeningto musicBlamingothers foryour painTalking tosomeoneyou trustGoing toa supportgroupRunningaway orleavinghomeSleepinga lotSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingWatchingmovies orTV showsCryingand lettingemotionsoutMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessBingeeating orrestrictingfoodIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsStartingfights withothersSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Exercisingor workingoutFightingwithpeopleUsingalcohol tonumb thepainConnectingwith friendswhounderstandUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Overworkingor keepingbusyWritingin ajournalSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtime withanimalsDrawingorpaintingPraying orturning tospiritualityAvoidingschoolor workLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsListeningto musicBlamingothers foryour painTalking tosomeoneyou trustGoing toa supportgroupRunningaway orleavinghomeSleepinga lotSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingWatchingmovies orTV showsCryingand lettingemotionsoutMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessBingeeating orrestrictingfood

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