MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessListeningto musicStartingfights withothersAvoidingschoolor workCryingand lettingemotionsoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Bingeeating orrestrictingfoodSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Praying orturning tospiritualityBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsSleepinga lotLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Exercisingor workingoutFightingwithpeopleSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtime withanimalsUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustOverworkingor keepingbusySelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGoing totherapy orcounselingGoing toa supportgroupWritingin ajournalDrawingorpaintingBlamingothers foryour painIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorRunningaway orleavinghomeMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessListeningto musicStartingfights withothersAvoidingschoolor workCryingand lettingemotionsoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Bingeeating orrestrictingfoodSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Praying orturning tospiritualityBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsSleepinga lotLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Exercisingor workingoutFightingwithpeopleSpendingtimealoneTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtime withanimalsUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustOverworkingor keepingbusySelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGoing totherapy orcounselingGoing toa supportgroupWritingin ajournalDrawingorpaintingBlamingothers foryour painIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorRunningaway 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. Meditating or practicing mindfulness
  2. Listening to music
  3. Starting fights with others
  4. Avoiding school or work
  5. Crying and letting emotions out
  6. Self-harming (cutting, burning, etc.)
  7. Binge eating or restricting food
  8. Seeking professional help (e.g., a counselor, psychiatrist)
  9. Praying or turning to spirituality
  10. Being sarcastic or using humor to deflect emotions
  11. Sleeping a lot
  12. Looking at old photos to remember the good times
  13. Connecting with friends who understand
  14. Getting into a hobby (art, sports, etc.)
  15. Exercising or working out
  16. Fighting with people
  17. Spending time alone
  18. Talking about the person you lost constantly
  19. Spending time with animals
  20. Using drugs (prescription, recreational, etc.)
  21. Watching movies or TV shows
  22. Numbing out by playing video games for hours
  23. Talking to someone you trust
  24. Overworking or keeping busy
  25. Self-medicating with over-the-counter medication
  26. Trying to keep busy to avoid feelings
  27. Using alcohol to numb the pain
  28. Going to therapy or counseling
  29. Going to a support group
  30. Writing in a journal
  31. Drawing or painting
  32. Blaming others for your pain
  33. Isolating yourself from friends and family
  34. Talking to a teacher or school counselor
  35. Running away or leaving home