Said “I’mfine” butwasn’tExperiencedguilt for notfeeling ascompassionateas you used toForgettingto putyourselffirstZoned out mid-conversationbecause yourbrain wasoverloadedSkippedlunchagainTook careofeveryoneelseWonderedif I’m evenhelpingFeltaloneZonedout duringworkAvoidedcertain clientsor situationsto protectyour energyQuestionedif you’re stillmaking adifferenceCried inthe carafter ashiftGot praised forbeing “strong”when you wereactuallystrugglingFelt shamefor needinghelpyourselfFoundyourselfirritable overtiny thingsThoughtaboutquitting...againStayedlate atworkAvoidedcheckingworkmessagesDidn’t haveenergy tohangout withfriends orfamilyFeltemotionallyshut downFantasizedaboutswitchingcareersduring a shiftFeltnumbTook onextra workout of guiltSaid “It’s justa roughweek” for thefifth week ina rowHelpedsomeonewhilerunning onemptyIgnored yourown healthneeds to meetsomeoneelse’sStruggled tobe presentoutside ofworkForgotwhat self-care evenisFelt likeyou hadnothingleft to giveWoke upexhaustedSaid “yes”when Iwanted tosay “no”Had a“Why am Idoing this?”momentDoubtedyour owninstinctsThoughtabout aclient’s painlong afterhoursFelt guiltyfor notdoingmoreSaid “I’mfine” butwasn’tExperiencedguilt for notfeeling ascompassionateas you used toForgettingto putyourselffirstZoned out mid-conversationbecause yourbrain wasoverloadedSkippedlunchagainTook careofeveryoneelseWonderedif I’m evenhelpingFeltaloneZonedout duringworkAvoidedcertain clientsor situationsto protectyour energyQuestionedif you’re stillmaking adifferenceCried inthe carafter ashiftGot praised forbeing “strong”when you wereactuallystrugglingFelt shamefor needinghelpyourselfFoundyourselfirritable overtiny thingsThoughtaboutquitting...againStayedlate atworkAvoidedcheckingworkmessagesDidn’t haveenergy tohangout withfriends orfamilyFeltemotionallyshut downFantasizedaboutswitchingcareersduring a shiftFeltnumbTook onextra workout of guiltSaid “It’s justa roughweek” for thefifth week ina rowHelpedsomeonewhilerunning onemptyIgnored yourown healthneeds to meetsomeoneelse’sStruggled tobe presentoutside ofworkForgotwhat self-care evenisFelt likeyou hadnothingleft to giveWoke upexhaustedSaid “yes”when Iwanted tosay “no”Had a“Why am Idoing this?”momentDoubtedyour owninstinctsThoughtabout aclient’s painlong afterhoursFelt guiltyfor notdoingmore

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