Exercisingor workingoutDrawingorpaintingGoing totherapy orcounselingListeningto musicAvoidingschoolor workGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Writingin ajournalSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Praying orturning tospiritualityBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsSpendingtimealoneStartingfights withothersLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursBlamingothers foryour painGoing toa supportgroupSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationFightingwithpeopleSleepinga lotOverworkingor keepingbusyCryingand lettingemotionsoutTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodConnectingwith friendswhounderstandRunningaway orleavinghomeTalking tosomeoneyou trustTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessSpendingtime withanimalsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainExercisingor workingoutDrawingorpaintingGoing totherapy orcounselingListeningto musicAvoidingschoolor workGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Talking toa teacheror schoolcounselorUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Writingin ajournalSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Praying orturning tospiritualityBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsSpendingtimealoneStartingfights withothersLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursBlamingothers foryour painGoing toa supportgroupSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationFightingwithpeopleSleepinga lotOverworkingor keepingbusyCryingand lettingemotionsoutTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodConnectingwith friendswhounderstandRunningaway orleavinghomeTalking tosomeoneyou trustTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessSpendingtime withanimalsUsingalcohol tonumb thepain

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