Runningaway orleavinghomeLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyPraying orturning tospiritualityCryingand lettingemotionsoutSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Watchingmovies orTV showsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandBingeeating orrestrictingfoodSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationExercisingor workingoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Blamingothers foryour painNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessWritingin ajournalUsingalcohol tonumb thepainDrawingorpaintingSpendingtime withanimalsTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtimealoneGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Sleepinga lotUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingOverworkingor keepingbusyGoing toa supportgroupBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsListeningto musicAvoidingschoolor workFightingwithpeopleTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorRunningaway orleavinghomeLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyPraying orturning tospiritualityCryingand lettingemotionsoutSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Watchingmovies orTV showsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandBingeeating orrestrictingfoodSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationExercisingor workingoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Blamingothers foryour painNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessWritingin ajournalUsingalcohol tonumb thepainDrawingorpaintingSpendingtime withanimalsTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtimealoneGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Sleepinga lotUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Going totherapy orcounselingOverworkingor keepingbusyGoing toa supportgroupBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsListeningto musicAvoidingschoolor workFightingwithpeopleTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselor

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