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Teach Your Bipolar Children that Words DO Matter

Posted by

Dianne Hansen | November 9, 2008 .

It's the traditional season for thanksgiving.

Words and expressions of hope or excitement or affirmation have always been known to be important. Deep in our hearts we know that all words matter. All words have power to make you feel tall or make you sink right into your shoes. That’s the way it is with children and adults, people of all ages and sizes; and that’s the way it is with self-talk too. Self-talk matters…the words we say to ourselves.

Traditionally, in America, it’s the season to consider thankfulness. It’s a great season for you to start making an issue of the words your bipolar child may be speaking. If you haven’t already, begin to give them object lessons showing how important it is to speak well (not only of others) of themselves. Words matter, words carry power. Potent and harmful curses sometimes come in small packages.

Some bipolar people get into the bad habit of cursing themselves or calling themselves stupid…and worse. The danger is they might just hear themselves speaking self-abusively and take it to heart. That would be a tragedy! Never let them believe the worst about themselves. Encourage their hope, their positive mindset, their gratefulness for life and excitement for fulfillment.

Words are really important and you must teach your children to respect themselves, care for themselves and treat others the same. It’s what makes the world go around…respect and love; and God knows we need some good vibes in that realm!

Do your part: teach your bipolar children that words DO matter; teach some positive self-talk.

I feel happy, Mama.

I’m so smart!

God made me just right.

I can solve this problem. Help me, please.

Things are going to be OK.

I’m ready for my test.

I’ll do my best.

They like me.

I like them.

I choose to be brave.

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