Think ofsomethingthat makesyou proudCountto 10GroundingtechniquesMeditationDeepBreathsAsk forHelpUseArtRepeat acalmingphrase (“Ican handlethis”)Sing orhumsoftlyTellsomeonewhat helpsyou calmdownNicewordsName fivethings yousee aroundyouAromatherapyUsemusicFocusonsolutionsSit downinsteadof pacingPretend you’resmellingflowers, thenblowing outcandlesCalmvoicePray orreflectspirituallyif it helpsStepbackWritedownFeelingsAsk forHelpPicture acalm, safeplaceGo fora walkThink ofsomethingthat makesyou proudCountto 10GroundingtechniquesMeditationDeepBreathsAsk forHelpUseArtRepeat acalmingphrase (“Ican handlethis”)Sing orhumsoftlyTellsomeonewhat helpsyou calmdownNicewordsName fivethings yousee aroundyouAromatherapyUsemusicFocusonsolutionsSit downinsteadof pacingPretend you’resmellingflowers, thenblowing outcandlesCalmvoicePray orreflectspirituallyif it helpsStepbackWritedownFeelingsAsk forHelpPicture acalm, safeplaceGo fora walk

De-escalation - 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. Think of something that makes you proud
  2. Count to 10
  3. Grounding techniques
  4. Meditation
  5. Deep Breaths
  6. Ask for Help
  7. Use Art
  8. Repeat a calming phrase (“I can handle this”)
  9. Sing or hum softly
  10. Tell someone what helps you calm down
  11. Nice words
  12. Name five things you see around you
  13. Aroma therapy
  14. Use music
  15. Focus on solutions
  16. Sit down instead of pacing
  17. Pretend you’re smelling flowers, then blowing out candles
  18. Calm voice
  19. Pray or reflect spiritually if it helps
  20. Step back
  21. Write down Feelings
  22. Ask for Help
  23. Picture a calm, safe place
  24. Go for a walk