Asking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yogaAsking whatcan I do tomake thingseasier for youright nowUsing asupportivetone like we’llget throughthis togetherSaying youdon’t have todo this aloneI’m here tohelpAcknowledgingyour feelingsinstead ofsaying it’s notthat badHow are youfeeling I’venoticed somechangeslatelyIntroducingcalmingapps orrelaxationtechniquesSitting downto ask what’sbeen goingon at schoolCollaboratingwith yourschool toensure you’resupportedNormalizingtherapy tomake you feelcomfortablewith itTalking toother parentsfor advice andemotionalsupportTeachers orcounselorschecking inwith youregularlyHelping youexplore yourworries by askingquestions likewhat’s the worstthing you thinkcould happenSchedulingenjoyableactivitiestogetherIt sounds likethat’s reallybotheringyouFollowing upregularly tocheck howyou’refeelingTalking with youabout howyou’re sleepingand eatingwithout criticismEncouragingyou to spendtime withfriends orsupportivepeopleValidating yourfears andsaying I’mhere for you nomatter whatEncouragingresilience andreminding youof yourstrengthsStaying calmand patientwhen you’reupset instead ofgetting angryListeningwithoutinterruptingor dismissingSuggestingtherapy as ahelpful toolnot as apunishmentBringing youto apediatricianfor mentalhealth supportCollaboratingwith you tocreate acoping planEncouraging ahealthy balanceof screen timeand activitieslike familywalks or yoga

Supporting Mental Health - Opposite Day - 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. Asking what can I do to make things easier for you right now
  2. Using a supportive tone like we’ll get through this together
  3. Saying you don’t have to do this alone I’m here to help
  4. Acknowledging your feelings instead of saying it’s not that bad
  5. How are you feeling I’ve noticed some changes lately
  6. Introducing calming apps or relaxation techniques
  7. Sitting down to ask what’s been going on at school
  8. Collaborating with your school to ensure you’re supported
  9. Normalizing therapy to make you feel comfortable with it
  10. Talking to other parents for advice and emotional support
  11. Teachers or counselors checking in with you regularly
  12. Helping you explore your worries by asking questions like what’s the worst thing you think could happen
  13. Scheduling enjoyable activities together
  14. It sounds like that’s really bothering you
  15. Following up regularly to check how you’re feeling
  16. Talking with you about how you’re sleeping and eating without criticism
  17. Encouraging you to spend time with friends or supportive people
  18. Validating your fears and saying I’m here for you no matter what
  19. Encouraging resilience and reminding you of your strengths
  20. Staying calm and patient when you’re upset instead of getting angry
  21. Listening without interrupting or dismissing
  22. Suggesting therapy as a helpful tool not as a punishment
  23. Bringing you to a pediatrician for mental health support
  24. Collaborating with you to create a coping plan
  25. Encouraging a healthy balance of screen time and activities like family walks or yoga