Set & Setting Checklist

Set (inner)

• One-sentence intention written down ("I'm here to…").
• Acknowledgement of fears or resistance — name them, don't fight them.
• Realistic expectation: not every session is profound; some are quiet.
• Permission to surrender control during the experience.
• Plan for what you'll do if difficult material surfaces (breathe, soften, trust).

Setting (outer)

• Comfortable reclining position with support for neck and knees.
• Eye mask or low-light environment.
• Headphones with curated music (your clinic may provide).
• Blanket; rooms are often cool.
• Water within reach for after.
• Phone silenced and out of reach.
• Trusted person available afterward, not during, unless your clinic involves them.

After the session

• Low-light, low-stimulation environment for at least 2 hours.
• Simple, easy-to-digest food when appetite returns.
• Brief journal note: image, feeling, word — not analysis.
• Early bedtime.