“If-Then”Coping Plans(PlanResponseBefore TriggerHits)ThoughtDiffusion(ACTtherapy)PerspectiveShift (SeeAnotherPoint ofView)Call aSupportiveFriend /TherapistCognitiveReframing(ChallengeNegativeThoughts)EmotionRegulationThroughTemperature(Cold/HotObject)Writing a LetterYou Don’t Send(ExpressFeelingsSafely)GuidedImagery(Imagine aCalm, SafePlace)Practice Self-Validation(“It’s okay Ifeel thisway”)MovementMindfulness(Stretching,Shake-Out,Yoga)JournalingFeelingsvs.ThoughtsStructuredProblem-Solving (BreakProblems IntoSteps)ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation(PMR)Take aTimeout /Step Awayfrom TriggerGratitudePause (Name3 ThingsYou’reGrateful For)Listening toMusic withIntent (NoticeEmotions &Rhythm)Screaminto aPillow orSafe OutletMindful Eating/ Drinking(Focus onTaste &Texture)BehavioralActivation(Do a SmallPleasantTask)RadicalAcceptanceLabelYourEmotionsMindfulObservationof an ObjectEngage in aCreativeActivity (Art,Writing,Music)Mindful Self-CompassionStatementsAcceptance&Commitment:State ValuesBefore Acting“If-Then”Coping Plans(PlanResponseBefore TriggerHits)ThoughtDiffusion(ACTtherapy)PerspectiveShift (SeeAnotherPoint ofView)Call aSupportiveFriend /TherapistCognitiveReframing(ChallengeNegativeThoughts)EmotionRegulationThroughTemperature(Cold/HotObject)Writing a LetterYou Don’t Send(ExpressFeelingsSafely)GuidedImagery(Imagine aCalm, SafePlace)Practice Self-Validation(“It’s okay Ifeel thisway”)MovementMindfulness(Stretching,Shake-Out,Yoga)JournalingFeelingsvs.ThoughtsStructuredProblem-Solving (BreakProblems IntoSteps)ProgressiveMuscleRelaxation(PMR)Take aTimeout /Step Awayfrom TriggerGratitudePause (Name3 ThingsYou’reGrateful For)Listening toMusic withIntent (NoticeEmotions &Rhythm)Screaminto aPillow orSafe OutletMindful Eating/ Drinking(Focus onTaste &Texture)BehavioralActivation(Do a SmallPleasantTask)RadicalAcceptanceLabelYourEmotionsMindfulObservationof an ObjectEngage in aCreativeActivity (Art,Writing,Music)Mindful Self-CompassionStatementsAcceptance&Commitment:State ValuesBefore Acting

Anger Coping Skills - 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. “If-Then” Coping Plans (Plan Response Before Trigger Hits)
  2. Thought Diffusion (ACT therapy)
  3. Perspective Shift (See Another Point of View)
  4. Call a Supportive Friend / Therapist
  5. Cognitive Reframing (Challenge Negative Thoughts)
  6. Emotion Regulation Through Temperature (Cold/Hot Object)
  7. Writing a Letter You Don’t Send (Express Feelings Safely)
  8. Guided Imagery (Imagine a Calm, Safe Place)
  9. Practice Self-Validation (“It’s okay I feel this way”)
  10. Movement Mindfulness (Stretching, Shake-Out, Yoga)
  11. Journaling Feelings vs. Thoughts
  12. Structured Problem-Solving (Break Problems Into Steps)
  13. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
  14. Take a Timeout / Step Away from Trigger
  15. Gratitude Pause (Name 3 Things You’re Grateful For)
  16. Listening to Music with Intent (Notice Emotions & Rhythm)
  17. Scream into a Pillow or Safe Outlet
  18. Mindful Eating / Drinking (Focus on Taste & Texture)
  19. Behavioral Activation (Do a Small Pleasant Task)
  20. Radical Acceptance
  21. Label Your Emotions
  22. Mindful Observation of an Object
  23. Engage in a Creative Activity (Art, Writing, Music)
  24. Mindful Self-Compassion Statements
  25. Acceptance & Commitment: State Values Before Acting