Therapist: "Find a comfortable position, close your eyes, and take a deep breath in... and out. Good. Let your body relax with each exhale..."
"Imagine walking down a staircase... 10 steps... each step taking you deeper into relaxation. At the bottom is a safe, peaceful space where change happens easily..."
"Now, let your mind drift back to the earliest time you formed a belief about your body or exercise. Maybe someone said something, or an event made you feel powerless. Don’t force it—just observe what comes up..." (Pause)
"When you think of that memory, what emotion do you feel? Where do you feel it in your body?" (Client responds internally or aloud.)
"Now, see that younger version of you. Tell them with compassion: 'That belief served you then, but it’s not true now. You are strong. You deserve health.' Feel that truth sinking in..."
"From now on, when you think 'I hate exercise,' your mind automatically says: 'Movement is my gift to myself.' When you crave junk food, you pause and ask: 'Does this honor my body?'"
*"Fast-forward to 3 months from now. See yourself looking vibrant, full of energy. Notice how your clothes fit better, how strong you feel. Hear compliments from others. Feel the pride of sticking to your workouts..."*
"Now step into that future you. What habits did you adopt? How did you overcome challenges? Let this version of you guide you back to the present, bringing that confidence with you..."
"Every time you lace up your shoes, feel a surge of motivation. Every healthy meal fills you with joy. Your subconscious now associates exercise with energy, not struggle..."
"When I snap my fingers, this new belief will lock in. 3... 2... 1... [Snap] Welcome back."
Hypnotic Regression – Identify root beliefs (e.g., "I’m genetically big").
Cognitive Reframing – Replace with empowering truths.
Future Self Visualization – Reinforce motivation.
Anchoring – Link triggers (e.g., workout clothes) to positive states.
Post-Session Tools:
Audio Recording: Client listens daily for 21 days.
Trigger Phrase: "My body thrives when I respect it."
Why It Works:
RTT bypasses willpower by reprogramming the subconscious emotional drivers behind eating/exercise habits.