Bingo CardsCoping with Distress Bingo Cards
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These bingo cards contain 24 evidence-based coping and de-escalation strategies for supporting individuals in emotional distress, designed for mental health professionals, peer supporters, and crisis responders. The word list includes grounding techniques, deep breathing, listening skills, and practical support methods like guided imagery and mindful activities. Use these cards for training, skills review, or as a reference tool during crisis-intervention practice.
Word List
- Talk to a family member or friend
- Offer reassurance that they are not a burden
- Prevent access to lethal means
- Encourage exercise
- Reassure that the feeling of distress will pass
- Hold ice/press ice to face
- Provide guided imagery
- Provide progressive muscle relaxation
- Provide a mindful activity
- Listen to soothing music
- Distract with puzzles or a game
- Use grounding techniques
- Practice gratitude
- Think about the reasons for living
- Peer support
- Stress balls or fidget toys
- Deep breathing exercises
- Remind them that it will be OK
- Help them to problem solve
- Increase observations and conversations
- Look at family photos
- Connect with nature
- Offer practical support
- Encourage prayer (if appropriate)
How to Use This Bingo Cards
Print a class set of unique bingo cards for classroom games, review sessions, or parties. Click 'View Bingo Cards' to choose how many cards to generate and customize the word list.
