Usingalcohol tonumb thepainGoing totherapy orcounselingTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtimealoneRunningaway orleavinghomeConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleGoing toa supportgroupAvoidingschoolor workStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessBlamingothers foryour painExercisingor workingoutListeningto musicIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalking tosomeoneyou trustLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSleepinga lotOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Writingin ajournalSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutDrawingorpaintingNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursBingeeating orrestrictingfoodSpendingtime withanimalsBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsPraying orturning tospiritualityUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Watchingmovies orTV showsUsingalcohol tonumb thepainGoing totherapy orcounselingTalking toa teacheror schoolcounselorSelf-medicatingwith over-the-countermedicationTalkingabout theperson youlostconstantlySpendingtimealoneRunningaway orleavinghomeConnectingwith friendswhounderstandFightingwithpeopleGoing toa supportgroupAvoidingschoolor workStartingfights withothersTrying tokeep busyto avoidfeelingsMeditatingorpracticingmindfulnessBlamingothers foryour painExercisingor workingoutListeningto musicIsolatingyourselffrom friendsand familyTalking tosomeoneyou trustLooking atold photos torememberthe goodtimesSleepinga lotOverworkingor keepingbusyGetting intoa hobby(art, sports,etc.)Self-harming(cutting,burning, etc.)Writingin ajournalSeekingprofessionalhelp (e.g., acounselor,psychiatrist)Cryingand lettingemotionsoutDrawingorpaintingNumbing outby playingvideo gamesfor hoursBingeeating orrestrictingfoodSpendingtime withanimalsBeingsarcastic orusing humorto deflectemotionsPraying orturning tospiritualityUsing drugs(prescription,recreational,etc.)Watchingmovies orTV shows

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