Zoned out mid-conversationbecause yourbrain wasoverloadedDidn’t haveenergy tohangout withfriends orfamilyTook onextra workout of guiltSaid “It’s justa roughweek” for thefifth week ina rowWonderedif I’m evenhelpingFelt shamefor needinghelpyourselfFantasizedaboutswitchingcareersduring a shiftFelt likeyou hadnothingleft to giveTook careofeveryoneelseExperiencedguilt for notfeeling ascompassionateas you used toFeltemotionallyshut downForgettingto putyourselffirstCried inthe carafter ashiftQuestionedif you’re stillmaking adifferenceFoundyourselfirritable overtiny thingsStruggled tobe presentoutside ofworkForgotwhat self-care evenisSaid “I’mfine” butwasn’tHad a“Why am Idoing this?”momentFeltnumbHelpedsomeonewhilerunning onemptyFeltaloneSaid “yes”when Iwanted tosay “no”Avoidedcertain clientsor situationsto protectyour energyDoubtedyour owninstinctsGot praised forbeing “strong”when you wereactuallystrugglingIgnored yourown healthneeds to meetsomeoneelse’sThoughtaboutquitting...againSkippedlunchagainFelt guiltyfor notdoingmoreWoke upexhaustedThoughtabout aclient’s painlong afterhoursAvoidedcheckingworkmessagesZonedout duringworkStayedlate atworkZoned out mid-conversationbecause yourbrain wasoverloadedDidn’t haveenergy tohangout withfriends orfamilyTook onextra workout of guiltSaid “It’s justa roughweek” for thefifth week ina rowWonderedif I’m evenhelpingFelt shamefor needinghelpyourselfFantasizedaboutswitchingcareersduring a shiftFelt likeyou hadnothingleft to giveTook careofeveryoneelseExperiencedguilt for notfeeling ascompassionateas you used toFeltemotionallyshut downForgettingto putyourselffirstCried inthe carafter ashiftQuestionedif you’re stillmaking adifferenceFoundyourselfirritable overtiny thingsStruggled tobe presentoutside ofworkForgotwhat self-care evenisSaid “I’mfine” butwasn’tHad a“Why am Idoing this?”momentFeltnumbHelpedsomeonewhilerunning onemptyFeltaloneSaid “yes”when Iwanted tosay “no”Avoidedcertain clientsor situationsto protectyour energyDoubtedyour owninstinctsGot praised forbeing “strong”when you wereactuallystrugglingIgnored yourown healthneeds to meetsomeoneelse’sThoughtaboutquitting...againSkippedlunchagainFelt guiltyfor notdoingmoreWoke upexhaustedThoughtabout aclient’s painlong afterhoursAvoidedcheckingworkmessagesZonedout duringworkStayedlate atwork

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