Had a“Why am Idoing this?”momentIgnored yourown healthneeds to meetsomeoneelse’sFantasizedaboutswitchingcareersduring a shiftStayedlate atworkForgettingto putyourselffirstZoned out mid-conversationbecause yourbrain wasoverloadedCried inthe carafter ashiftFelt likeyou hadnothingleft to giveQuestionedif you’re stillmaking adifferenceFeltemotionallyshut downFeltnumbThoughtaboutquitting...againForgotwhat self-care evenisSaid “yes”when Iwanted tosay “no”Woke upexhaustedWonderedif I’m evenhelpingStruggled tobe presentoutside ofworkFoundyourselfirritable overtiny thingsAvoidedcertain clientsor situationsto protectyour energySaid “I’mfine” butwasn’tThoughtabout aclient’s painlong afterhoursSkippedlunchagainAvoidedcheckingworkmessagesDidn’t haveenergy tohangout withfriends orfamilyHelpedsomeonewhilerunning onemptyTook onextra workout of guiltFelt guiltyfor notdoingmoreFelt shamefor needinghelpyourselfSaid “It’s justa roughweek” for thefifth week ina rowZonedout duringworkDoubtedyour owninstinctsGot praised forbeing “strong”when you wereactuallystrugglingFeltaloneExperiencedguilt for notfeeling ascompassionateas you used toTook careofeveryoneelseHad a“Why am Idoing this?”momentIgnored yourown healthneeds to meetsomeoneelse’sFantasizedaboutswitchingcareersduring a shiftStayedlate atworkForgettingto putyourselffirstZoned out mid-conversationbecause yourbrain wasoverloadedCried inthe carafter ashiftFelt likeyou hadnothingleft to giveQuestionedif you’re stillmaking adifferenceFeltemotionallyshut downFeltnumbThoughtaboutquitting...againForgotwhat self-care evenisSaid “yes”when Iwanted tosay “no”Woke upexhaustedWonderedif I’m evenhelpingStruggled tobe presentoutside ofworkFoundyourselfirritable overtiny thingsAvoidedcertain clientsor situationsto protectyour energySaid “I’mfine” butwasn’tThoughtabout aclient’s painlong afterhoursSkippedlunchagainAvoidedcheckingworkmessagesDidn’t haveenergy tohangout withfriends orfamilyHelpedsomeonewhilerunning onemptyTook onextra workout of guiltFelt guiltyfor notdoingmoreFelt shamefor needinghelpyourselfSaid “It’s justa roughweek” for thefifth week ina rowZonedout duringworkDoubtedyour owninstinctsGot praised forbeing “strong”when you wereactuallystrugglingFeltaloneExperiencedguilt for notfeeling ascompassionateas you used toTook careofeveryoneelse

Dealing with Compassion Fatigue - 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. Had a “Why am I doing this?” moment
  2. Ignored your own health needs to meet someone else’s
  3. Fantasized about switching careers during a shift
  4. Stayed late at work
  5. Forgetting to put yourself first
  6. Zoned out mid-conversation because your brain was overloaded
  7. Cried in the car after a shift
  8. Felt like you had nothing left to give
  9. Questioned if you’re still making a difference
  10. Felt emotionally shut down
  11. Felt numb
  12. Thought about quitting... again
  13. Forgot what self-care even is
  14. Said “yes” when I wanted to say “no”
  15. Woke up exhausted
  16. Wondered if I’m even helping
  17. Struggled to be present outside of work
  18. Found yourself irritable over tiny things
  19. Avoided certain clients or situations to protect your energy
  20. Said “I’m fine” but wasn’t
  21. Thought about a client’s pain long after hours
  22. Skipped lunch again
  23. Avoided checking work messages
  24. Didn’t have energy to hangout with friends or family
  25. Helped someone while running on empty
  26. Took on extra work out of guilt
  27. Felt guilty for not doing more
  28. Felt shame for needing help yourself
  29. Said “It’s just a rough week” for the fifth week in a row
  30. Zoned out during work
  31. Doubted your own instincts
  32. Got praised for being “strong” when you were actually struggling
  33. Felt alone
  34. Experienced guilt for not feeling as compassionate as you used to
  35. Took care of everyone else