Overworkingor keepingbusyListeningto musicSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Getting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Trying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustStartingfights withothersExercisingor workingoutAvoidingschoolor workWatchingmovies orTV showsSpendingtimealoneIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyFightingwithpeopleDrawingorpaintingWritingin ajournalRunningaway orleavinghomeSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySleepinga lotConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGoing toa supportgroupTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsSpendingtime withanimalsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodPraying orturning tospiritualityGoing totherapy orcounselingBlamingothers foryour painUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Usingalcohol tonumb thepainCryingand lettingemotionsoutMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Overworkingor keepingbusyListeningto musicSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Getting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Trying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursTalking tosomeoneyou trustStartingfights withothersExercisingor workingoutAvoidingschoolor workWatchingmovies orTV showsSpendingtimealoneIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyFightingwithpeopleDrawingorpaintingWritingin ajournalRunningaway orleavinghomeSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySleepinga lotConnectingwith friendswhounderstandGoing toa supportgroupTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsSpendingtime withanimalsBingeeating orrestrictingfoodPraying orturning tospiritualityGoing totherapy orcounselingBlamingothers foryour painUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Usingalcohol tonumb thepainCryingand lettingemotionsoutMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)

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