Using drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustWatchingmovies orTV showsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodFightingwithpeopleSleepinga lotExercisingor workingoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Going totherapy orcounselingIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSpendingtimealoneRunningaway orleavinghomeDrawingorpaintingSpendingtime withanimalsStartingfights withothersUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Avoidingschoolor workTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsCryingand lettingemotionsoutSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesGoing toa supportgroupWritingin ajournalPraying orturning tospiritualityBlamingothers foryour painListeningto musicOverworkingor keepingbusyConnectingwith friendswhounderstandTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustWatchingmovies orTV showsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodFightingwithpeopleSleepinga lotExercisingor workingoutSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Going totherapy orcounselingIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSpendingtimealoneRunningaway orleavinghomeDrawingorpaintingSpendingtime withanimalsStartingfights withothersUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Avoidingschoolor workTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsCryingand lettingemotionsoutSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesGoing toa supportgroupWritingin ajournalPraying orturning tospiritualityBlamingothers foryour painListeningto musicOverworkingor keepingbusyConnectingwith friendswhounderstandTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsMeditatingorpracticingmindfulness

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