Call aSupportiveFriend /TherapistAcceptance&Commitment:State ValuesBefore ActingProgressiveMuscleRelaxation(PMR)Practice Self-Validation(“It’s okay Ifeel thisway”)Listening toMusic withIntent (NoticeEmotions &Rhythm)ThoughtDiffusion(ACTtherapy)LabelYourEmotionsMovementMindfulness(Stretching,Shake-Out,Yoga)BehavioralActivation(Do a SmallPleasantTask)Screaminto aPillow orSafe OutletGratitudePause (Name3 ThingsYou’reGrateful For)RadicalAcceptanceGuidedImagery(Imagine aCalm, SafePlace)EmotionRegulationThroughTemperature(Cold/HotObject)PerspectiveShift (SeeAnotherPoint ofView)CognitiveReframing(ChallengeNegativeThoughts)Mindful Eating/ Drinking(Focus onTaste &Texture)“If-Then”Coping Plans(PlanResponseBefore TriggerHits)Writing a LetterYou Don’t Send(ExpressFeelingsSafely)StructuredProblem-Solving (BreakProblems IntoSteps)Take aTimeout /Step Awayfrom TriggerEngage in aCreativeActivity (Art,Writing,Music)MindfulObservationof an ObjectJournalingFeelingsvs.ThoughtsMindful Self-CompassionStatementsCall aSupportiveFriend /TherapistAcceptance&Commitment:State ValuesBefore ActingProgressiveMuscleRelaxation(PMR)Practice Self-Validation(“It’s okay Ifeel thisway”)Listening toMusic withIntent (NoticeEmotions &Rhythm)ThoughtDiffusion(ACTtherapy)LabelYourEmotionsMovementMindfulness(Stretching,Shake-Out,Yoga)BehavioralActivation(Do a SmallPleasantTask)Screaminto aPillow orSafe OutletGratitudePause (Name3 ThingsYou’reGrateful For)RadicalAcceptanceGuidedImagery(Imagine aCalm, SafePlace)EmotionRegulationThroughTemperature(Cold/HotObject)PerspectiveShift (SeeAnotherPoint ofView)CognitiveReframing(ChallengeNegativeThoughts)Mindful Eating/ Drinking(Focus onTaste &Texture)“If-Then”Coping Plans(PlanResponseBefore TriggerHits)Writing a LetterYou Don’t Send(ExpressFeelingsSafely)StructuredProblem-Solving (BreakProblems IntoSteps)Take aTimeout /Step Awayfrom TriggerEngage in aCreativeActivity (Art,Writing,Music)MindfulObservationof an ObjectJournalingFeelingsvs.ThoughtsMindful Self-CompassionStatements

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