Mindfulness, intention-setting, set and setting, and somatic presence

The manuals converge on the idea that mindfulness, intention-setting, and somatic presence are part of preparing for and holding psychedelic sessions. Across the extracts, the common thread is attention to participant mindset before dosing, with several manuals explicitly referring to set as mindset, expectations, and intention, and recommending review of expectations, concerns, hopes, fears, and session logistics. They also converge on the value of a calm, private, comfortable, low-stimulation environment, plus a reassuring therapeutic presence during the acute phase. They differ in emphasis and degree of specificity. Some manuals focus mainly on environmental preparation, such as room layout, furnishings, bathroom access, light, sound, music, and removal of distractions, while others place more weight on relational preparation, therapeutic alliance, and staff demeanour. The Roots To Thrive model stands out by explicitly foregrounding somatic regulation and body-based facilitation across preparation, dosing, and integration, whereas the other manuals mention body comfort and positioning more as part of set and setting. A few sources also differ in how they frame the environment, from a living room like atmosphere to a clinical research facility with emergency readiness, but all treat the setting as part of therapeutic safety and effectiveness.