Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Spendingtime withanimalsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyPraying orturning tospiritualityRunningaway orleavinghomeNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsFightingwithpeopleTalking tosomeoneyou trustLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesAvoidingschoolor workTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorBingeeating orrestrictingfoodWritingin ajournalListeningto musicUsingalcohol tonumb thepainTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyDrawingorpaintingOverworkingor keepingbusyBlamingothers foryour painSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationExercisingor workingoutCryingand lettingemotionsoutGoing totherapy orcounselingStartingfights withothersUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Going toa supportgroupConnectingwith friendswhounderstandSleepinga lotGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)SpendingtimealoneTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Spendingtime withanimalsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyPraying orturning tospiritualityRunningaway orleavinghomeNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsFightingwithpeopleTalking tosomeoneyou trustLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesAvoidingschoolor workTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorBingeeating orrestrictingfoodWritingin ajournalListeningto musicUsingalcohol tonumb thepainTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyDrawingorpaintingOverworkingor keepingbusyBlamingothers foryour painSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationExercisingor workingoutCryingand lettingemotionsoutGoing totherapy orcounselingStartingfights withothersUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Going toa supportgroupConnectingwith friendswhounderstandSleepinga lotGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)SpendingtimealoneTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelings

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