Spendingtime withanimalsGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Listeningto musicTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtimealoneNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursCryingand lettingemotionsoutLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Exercisingor workingoutSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Avoidingschoolor workSleepinga lotSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationGoing totherapy orcounselingTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsOverworkingor keepingbusyMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessWatchingmovies orTV showsWritingin ajournalUsingalcohol tonumb thepainBlamingothers foryour painTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyPraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyConnectingwith friendswhounderstandDrawingorpaintingSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustStartingfights withothersBingeeating orrestrictingfoodRunningaway orleavinghomeFightingwithpeopleGoing toa supportgroupSpendingtime withanimalsGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Listeningto musicTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSpendingtimealoneNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursCryingand lettingemotionsoutLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Exercisingor workingoutSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Avoidingschoolor workSleepinga lotSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationGoing totherapy orcounselingTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsOverworkingor keepingbusyMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessWatchingmovies orTV showsWritingin ajournalUsingalcohol tonumb thepainBlamingothers foryour painTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlyPraying orturning tospiritualityIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyConnectingwith friendswhounderstandDrawingorpaintingSelf-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Talking tosomeoneyou trustStartingfights withothersBingeeating orrestrictingfoodRunningaway orleavinghomeFightingwithpeopleGoing toa supportgroup

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