Use astress ballor squeezea soft objectPracticedeepbreathingClean ororganizea spaceTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationFocus onwhat youcancontrolCall ortext afriendJournalthoughtsandfeelingsTake ashort napor restHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayListentomusicGo for awalk orexerciseWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsZenGardenPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Spendtime witha petCook orbakesomethingPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Read abook ormagazineDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyGroundingTechniqueStretchor doyogaUse astress ballor squeezea soft objectPracticedeepbreathingClean ororganizea spaceTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationFocus onwhat youcancontrolCall ortext afriendJournalthoughtsandfeelingsTake ashort napor restHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayListentomusicGo for awalk orexerciseWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsZenGardenPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Spendtime witha petCook orbakesomethingPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)Read abook ormagazineDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyGroundingTechniqueStretchor doyoga

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