Numbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationCryingand lettingemotionsoutAvoidingschoolor workPraying orturning tospiritualityTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorStartingfights withothersBlamingothers foryour painOverworkingor keepingbusyGoing totherapy orcounselingUsingalcohol tonumb thepainWritingin ajournalTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsGoing toa supportgroupSleepinga lotSpendingtimealoneIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyFightingwithpeopleBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandBingeeating orrestrictingfoodLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Spendingtime withanimalsSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Exercisingor workingoutTalking tosomeoneyou trustTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyWatchingmovies orTV showsRunningaway orleavinghomeListeningto musicGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessDrawingorpaintingUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Numbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationCryingand lettingemotionsoutAvoidingschoolor workPraying orturning tospiritualityTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorStartingfights withothersBlamingothers foryour painOverworkingor keepingbusyGoing totherapy orcounselingUsingalcohol tonumb thepainWritingin ajournalTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsGoing toa supportgroupSleepinga lotSpendingtimealoneIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyFightingwithpeopleBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsConnectingwith friendswhounderstandBingeeating orrestrictingfoodLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Spendingtime withanimalsSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Exercisingor workingoutTalking tosomeoneyou trustTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyWatchingmovies orTV showsRunningaway orleavinghomeListeningto musicGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)MeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessDrawingorpaintingUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)

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