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

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