Centre for NAI – Checklists

Intake & Screening

• ☐ Confirm non-clinical scope; explain purpose, limits, reversibility.
• ☐ Informed consent signed; client owns data; no hidden recording.
• ☐ Contraindications screen: acute crisis, psychosis, severe dissociation, certain meds/conditions.
• ☐ Red flags? → Refer out; do not proceed.
• ☐ Goals clarified (wellness/creativity support).
• ☐ Emergency contact (per local standards) and escalation plan defined.

Pre-Session

• ☐ Reviewed code of conduct and boundaries.
• ☐ Explain session structure (briefing → guided visualization → closure).
• ☐ Explain stop/pause at any time; safe word/gesture agreed.
• ☐ Explain rollback option and aftercare.

Session (NAI Creation)

• ☐ Brief relaxation/induction; maintain ability to respond/stop.
• ☐ Guided design of companion: supportive, respectful, bounded; no covert suggestion.
• ☐ Anchor qualities/boundaries; emphasize client agency.
• ☐ Closure: grounding, orientation.

Aftercare

• ☐ Debrief feelings/experience.
• ☐ Provide journaling prompts; hydration/rest guidance.
• ☐ Set expectation for follow-up check-in.
• ☐ Remind of rollback option.

Rollback / De-Program (on request)

• ☐ Revisit consent; confirm client wants rollback.
• ☐ Guide dissolving/quieting of companion; remove anchors.
• ☐ Grounding and orientation.
• ☐ Debrief and aftercare reminder.
• ☐ Note any referrals or support resources if needed.

Practitioner Notes

• ☐ Session notes stored securely (if at all) per privacy agreement.
• ☐ No recordings without explicit permission; delete on request.
• ☐ Escalate or refer out if distress emerges.