PracticedeepbreathingGo for awalk orexercisePracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)JournalthoughtsandfeelingsFocus onwhat youcancontrolCook orbakesomethingTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationListentomusicTake ashort napor restThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayZenGardenSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureCall ortext afriendWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerRead abook ormagazineGroundingTechniqueDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyStretchor doyogaUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsClean ororganizea spacePracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Spendtime witha petPracticedeepbreathingGo for awalk orexercisePracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)JournalthoughtsandfeelingsFocus onwhat youcancontrolCook orbakesomethingTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationListentomusicTake ashort napor restThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayZenGardenSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureCall ortext afriendWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerRead abook ormagazineGroundingTechniqueDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyStretchor doyogaUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsClean ororganizea spacePracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Spendtime witha pet

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