Hypnotherapy Techniques Flashcards

In RTT, what is the primary purpose of regression therapy during a hypnotherapy session?

Answer: To help clients revisit formative experiences that created limiting beliefs

Regression in RTT is used to locate the root cause of a limiting belief by revisiting significant past experiences.

What distinguishes RTT's 'command cell' concept in hypnotherapy?

Answer: It is the subconscious cellular communication that responds to hypnotic suggestion

The 'command cell' concept suggests that hypnotic suggestions can communicate directly with the body's cells to promote healing.

Which deepening technique involves guiding a client to visualize descending a staircase?

Answer: Staircase deepener

The staircase deepener uses the visualization of walking down stairs to progressively deepen the trance state.

When a client exhibits abreaction during hypnosis, the RTT therapist should:

Answer: Acknowledge and work through the emotion within the hypnotic state

RTT therapists are trained to gently guide clients through abreactions as they often signal important emotional releases.

What role does the 'inner child' dialogue play in RTT hypnotherapy?

Answer: It allows the adult self to reassure and reframe a younger self's experience

Inner child dialogue enables the client's current self to provide comfort and new meaning to past experiences that created limiting beliefs.

In hypnotherapy, 'somnambulism' refers to:

Answer: A deep hypnotic state where the subject is highly responsive to suggestion

Somnambulism describes a profound hypnotic depth characterized by heightened suggestibility and vivid imagery.

Which of the following best describes 'direct suggestion' in RTT hypnotherapy?

Answer: Delivering positive statements to the subconscious mind without metaphor

Direct suggestion delivers clear, positive affirmations or commands directly to the subconscious during trance.