Writingin ajournalSleepinga lotSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorGoing totherapy orcounselingStartingfights withothersSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationBlamingothers foryour painSpendingtime withanimalsPraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyFightingwithpeopleExercisingor workingoutConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Overworkingor keepingbusyCryingand lettingemotionsoutWatchingmovies orTV showsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsGoing toa supportgroupUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)SpendingtimealoneAvoidingschoolor workSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Talking tosomeoneyou trustMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessUsingalcohol tonumb thepainDrawingorpaintingRunningaway orleavinghomeTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsListeningto musicBingeeating orrestrictingfoodTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyWritingin ajournalSleepinga lotSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorGoing totherapy orcounselingStartingfights withothersSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationBlamingothers foryour painSpendingtime withanimalsPraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyFightingwithpeopleExercisingor workingoutConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Overworkingor keepingbusyCryingand lettingemotionsoutWatchingmovies orTV showsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsGoing toa supportgroupUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)SpendingtimealoneAvoidingschoolor workSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Talking tosomeoneyou trustMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessUsingalcohol tonumb thepainDrawingorpaintingRunningaway orleavinghomeTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsListeningto musicBingeeating orrestrictingfoodTalkingabout 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. Writing in a journal
  2. Sleeping a lot
  3. Self-harming (cutting, burning, etc.)
  4. Talking to a teacher or school counselor
  5. Going to therapy or counseling
  6. Starting fights with others
  7. Self-medicating with over-the-counter medication
  8. Blaming others for your pain
  9. Spending time with animals
  10. Praying or turning to spirituality
  11. Isolating yourself from friends and family
  12. Fighting with people
  13. Exercising or working out
  14. Connecting with friends who understand
  15. Getting into a hobby (art, sports, etc.)
  16. Overworking or keeping busy
  17. Crying and letting emotions out
  18. Watching movies or TV shows
  19. Numbing out by playing video games for hours
  20. Looking at old photos to remember the good times
  21. Being sarcastic or using humor to deflect emotions
  22. Going to a support group
  23. Using drugs (prescription, recreational, etc.)
  24. Spending time alone
  25. Avoiding school or work
  26. Seeking professional help (e.g., a counselor, psychiatrist)
  27. Talking to someone you trust
  28. Meditating or practicing mindfulness
  29. Using alcohol to numb the pain
  30. Drawing or painting
  31. Running away or leaving home
  32. Trying to keep busy to avoid feelings
  33. Listening to music
  34. Binge eating or restricting food
  35. Talking about the person you lost constantly