These are subjective credentials, but IMO yes, and I've seen on several occasions an experienced sitter fail to prevent a bad trip. I don't blame the sitter for this, and we were always aware of the importance of set and setting, but it's my opinion that we are far less in control of the outcome of a trip than I think most pyschonaughts are willing to admit.

Any experienced sitter would have prepped someone with the idea that there are no “bad” trips, just difficult ones.

They would have prepared someone to navigate that terrain and having come out the other side, the tripper would be able to see the importance of it.

This is part of the mindset piece — proper preparation, navigation and integration are needed.

If one is able to understand that, it can help!

Thank you for sharing your story.