Call ortext afriendPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)ListentomusicGo for awalk orexerciseFocus onwhat youcancontrolUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Use astress ballor squeezea soft objectHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerCook orbakesomethingTake ashort napor restSpendtime witha petDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyZenGardenSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureGroundingTechniqueClean ororganizea spaceJournalthoughtsandfeelingsTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationRead abook ormagazineWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowPracticedeepbreathingStretchor doyogaThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour dayCall ortext afriendPracticegratitude(write downwhat you’rethankful for)ListentomusicGo for awalk orexerciseFocus onwhat youcancontrolUsepositiveself-talk andaffirmationsPracticeprogressivemusclerelaxation(tense andrelax muscles)Use astress ballor squeezea soft objectHelpsomeoneelse orvolunteerCook orbakesomethingTake ashort napor restSpendtime witha petDraw, paint,or engage inanothercreativehobbyZenGardenSpend timeoutside ornoticenatureGroundingTechniqueClean ororganizea spaceJournalthoughtsandfeelingsTrymindfulnessor guidedmeditationRead abook ormagazineWatch afunny videoor favoriteshowPracticedeepbreathingStretchor doyogaThink ofthreepositivethings fromyour day

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