Read abook ormagazineJournalthoughtsandfeelingsListentomusicPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Clean ororganizea spaceThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayCall ortext afriendCook orbakesomethingGo for awalk orexercisePracticedeepbreathingHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerFocus onwhat youcancontrolUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationZenGardenPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Spendtime witha petSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureStretchor doyogaUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectGroundingTechniqueDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowTake ashort napor restRead abook ormagazineJournalthoughtsandfeelingsListentomusicPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Clean ororganizea spaceThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayCall ortext afriendCook orbakesomethingGo for awalk orexercisePracticedeepbreathingHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerFocus onwhat youcancontrolUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationZenGardenPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Spendtime witha petSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureStretchor doyogaUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectGroundingTechniqueDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowTake ashort napor rest

Coping Skills Bingo - 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. Read a book or magazine
  2. Journal thoughts and feelings
  3. Listen to music
  4. Practice progressive muscle relaxation (tense and relax muscles)
  5. Clean or organize a space
  6. Think of three positive things from your day
  7. Call or text a friend
  8. Cook or bake something
  9. Go for a walk or exercise
  10. Practice deep breathing
  11. Help someone else or volunteer
  12. Focus on what you can control
  13. Use positive self-talk and affirmations
  14. Try mindfulness or guided meditation
  15. Zen Garden
  16. Practice gratitude (write down what you’re thankful for)
  17. Spend time with a pet
  18. Spend time outside or notice nature
  19. Stretch or do yoga
  20. Use a stress ball or squeeze a soft object
  21. Grounding Technique
  22. Draw, paint, or engage in another creative hobby
  23. Watch a funny video or favorite show
  24. Take a short nap or rest