Listeningto musicTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorStartingfights withothersBlamingothers foryour painDrawingorpaintingOverworkingor keepingbusyTalking tosomeoneyou trustAvoidingschoolor workSpendingtimealoneConnectingwith friendswhounderstandSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Numbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursExercisingor workingoutSpendingtime withanimalsCryingand lettingemotionsoutBingeeating orrestrictingfoodPraying orturning tospiritualityTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsWritingin ajournalLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesWatchingmovies orTV showsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessGoing toa supportgroupSleepinga lotBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsRunningaway orleavinghomeFightingwithpeopleGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familySeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Going totherapy orcounselingSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyListeningto musicTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorStartingfights withothersBlamingothers foryour painDrawingorpaintingOverworkingor keepingbusyTalking tosomeoneyou trustAvoidingschoolor workSpendingtimealoneConnectingwith friendswhounderstandSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Numbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursExercisingor workingoutSpendingtime withanimalsCryingand lettingemotionsoutBingeeating orrestrictingfoodPraying orturning tospiritualityTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsWritingin ajournalLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesWatchingmovies orTV showsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessGoing toa supportgroupSleepinga lotBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsRunningaway orleavinghomeFightingwithpeopleGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Isolatingyourselffrom friendsand familySeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Going totherapy orcounselingSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantly

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