Who you trust to hold a psychedelic experience matters. So does your discernment. A title, recommendation, spiritual reputation or powerful personal experience does not automatically tell you whether someone is prepared to hold your experience safely and responsibly.

TRUST is a practical guide designed to help you evaluate a psychedelic facilitator, guide, sitter or other person offering to support you in an altered state.

Inside, you'll explore what role someone is actually playing, what qualifies them to do that work, how they screen participants, how they understand power, and how they approach touch, consent and bodily autonomy. You'll also consider what happens when attachment develops, how they respond when an experience becomes difficult, how they handle questions and what support and boundaries exist after the experience. These are central themes throughout the guide.

You'll also receive the TRUST Check and 10 Questions Before You Trust Someone With Your Experience—practical tools for moving beyond charisma, credentials and intuition toward a more informed decision.

This guide isn't about finding someone who can promise that everything will go perfectly. It's about finding someone whose training, boundaries, judgment and integrity are worthy of your trust.

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Choosing a Psychedelic Facilitator, Guide or Sitter

Educational Use Only

This guide is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, psychological advice, or a substitute for professional care. Always consult with qualified healthcare and mental-health professionals about your specific situation.

By Christopher Shaw, LCSW-S CSAT-S RYT

The Psychedelic Clinician