Here’s a full, word-for-word hypnotherapy script for “Dealing with Loss and Grief: Be Good to Yourself While You Heal”, written in a gentle, trauma-informed, compassionate style, ready for use in sessions.

Hypnotherapy Script – Dealing with Loss and Grief: Be Good to Yourself While You Heal

Purpose:
To help the client navigate grief safely, honor their emotions, and cultivate self-compassion while healing from loss.

1. Induction – Deep Relaxation

*“Begin by finding a comfortable position… sitting or lying down… letting your hands rest naturally… and gently close your eyes.

Take a slow, deep breath in… and exhale fully… feeling your body begin to soften… your shoulders releasing tension… your jaw unclenching… your forehead smoothing… letting go completely.

Again… inhale calm… exhale tension… allowing your body and mind to relax even more deeply… a wave of comfort flowing from the top of your head… down through your face… your neck… your shoulders… arms… hands… torso… legs… to your feet and toes.

Each exhale releases stress, worry, or heaviness… leaving you safe… supported… and at ease.”*

2. Deepening – Accessing the Subconscious Mind

*“Now, in your mind, begin to count slowly from ten down to one… with each number, drifting deeper into calm… more relaxed… more receptive to healing.

10… letting go…
9… deeper still…
8… calm and safe…
7… sinking further…
6… feeling supported and grounded…
5… halfway there… deeper and deeper…
4… letting go completely…
3… calm and open…
2… almost completely relaxed…
1… fully relaxed, fully safe.

Your subconscious mind is now open… ready to guide you gently through your grief… and toward self-compassion and healing.”*

3. Acknowledging Your Loss

*“Bring to mind the loss you are experiencing… someone or something you deeply cared about… a situation, a relationship, or a part of your life that is no longer present.

Allow yourself to feel your emotions… sadness, longing, or emptiness… without judgment… without needing to fix anything… simply acknowledging what is present.

Silently say to yourself:

‘I see my grief. I honor my feelings. I allow myself to feel and to heal.’

You are safe in this moment… and it is okay to feel what you feel.”*

4. Giving Yourself Permission to Heal

*“Now, imagine a warm, gentle light surrounding you… a comforting, nurturing presence… representing self-care, compassion, and love.

Allow this light to fill your heart… softening any tension… easing pain… offering comfort.

Silently say:

‘I give myself permission to heal at my own pace. I am gentle with myself. I am worthy of care and compassion.’

Feel this light moving through your body… reassuring you… holding you… supporting your process of healing.”*

5. Releasing Guilt, Blame, or Regret

*“If you notice any guilt, blame, or regret connected to this loss, simply acknowledge it… and gently imagine it dissolving… like mist in the morning sun… leaving space for understanding and peace.

Silently affirm:

‘I release what I cannot change. I honor my journey. I allow myself to be kind to myself.’

Notice the weight lifting… your body and mind feeling lighter… your heart opening to compassion and healing.”*

6. Visualizing Comfort and Support

*“Now, imagine yourself surrounded by loving support… it may be a comforting presence, a memory, a place of peace… or a feeling of protection and warmth.

Notice how safe and held you feel… how this comfort fills your body and mind… giving you space to rest… space to grieve… space to heal.

Silently say:

‘I am supported. I am safe. I am allowing myself to be good to myself as I heal.’”*

7. Future Pacing – Carrying Self-Compassion Forward

*“Now, imagine moving forward through the days and weeks ahead… carrying this sense of comfort, self-compassion, and inner strength with you… facing grief with gentleness… responding to your emotions with care… taking small steps each day toward healing.

Notice how this energy shifts your posture, your expression, and your inner state… calm, supported, and resilient… knowing you can return to this safe, nurturing space anytime you need.”*

8. Integration

*“Take a slow, deep breath… allowing this sense of safety, love, and self-compassion to settle into your being… knowing it will continue to support you naturally, gently, and effortlessly.

Silently affirm:

‘I am gentle with myself. I honor my grief. I allow myself to heal at my own pace.’”*

9. Reorientation – Returning to the Present

*“In a moment, I will count from one to five… bringing your awareness back to the present… feeling calm, grounded, and nurtured.

1… becoming aware of your body…
2… bringing energy back…
3… feeling calm, supported, and gentle with yourself…
4… gently moving your fingers and toes…
5… eyes open, fully awake… carrying self-compassion, strength, and peace with you.”*

Post-Session Affirmation

“I am gentle with myself. I honor my grief. I am supported and loved as I heal.”