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The Safe and Sound Protocol

Listening to Music

What is the SSP?

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The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a transformative listening therapy designed to help regulate the nervous system, enabling deeper connections with yourself, others, and the world around you. This innovative approach utilizes five hours of specially filtered music that provides long-lasting benefits by sending cues of safety to your nervous system.

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The Need for Connection


Human beings are inherently social creatures. Our nervous system constantly seeks cues of safety from our environment, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. However, past experiences or difficulties in processing these cues can hinder our ability to connect meaningfully. This is where the SSP comes into play.

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How the SSP Works


The SSP employs a unique musical experience filtered through a patented algorithm, emphasizing sound frequencies akin to the human voice. This music helps to build a foundation for awareness, embodiment, and resilience. By activating the part of your brain responsible for social engagement, the SSP encourages a state of calm, enhancing emotional regulation and improving your ability to engage with others.

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Benefits of the SSP


Improved Stress Response: A regulated nervous system makes it easier to sleep, digest, concentrate, and engage in meaningful relationships. You’ll be better equipped to respond to challenges rather than becoming stuck in them.

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Enhanced Emotional Resilience: The SSP helps you become more attuned to your emotions, allowing you to navigate temporary setbacks with greater flexibility.

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Deeper Social Connections: By fostering a sense of safety, the SSP enables you to build more meaningful and affectionate relationships.

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Supporting Various Conditions


The SSP is beneficial for a range of symptoms and conditions that are connected to dysregulation of the nervous system such as:

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  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • Chronic Pain

  • Long Covid

  • Sensory Processing Challenges

  • Trauma History

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Your Journey with SSP


As a listener, your primary task is to simply engage with the music and share any feelings or sensations that arise during the sessions. As your certified provider, I will guide you through the experience, ensuring you’re prepared and supported throughout your journey.

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Discover the Science Behind SSP


Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the SSP is rooted in Polyvagal Theory, which emphasizes the role of the autonomic nervous system in our well-being. The SSP works to interrupt negative feedback loops within the nervous system, allowing you to access a state of safety, promote higher cognitive functions, and cultivate positive social relationships.

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When we have more access to the social engagement state in our nervous system, our bodies function in more harmony. We can also begin to release held energy in the body from years of being stuck in survival states.

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​​The benefits of the SSP Program can continue to unfold even weeks and months after completion.​​​

 Private SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol) Delivery

The SSP Delivery is done on a case by case basis depending on what each person needs.

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Each SSP Delivery Includes:

  • Intake

  • Polyvagal Theory / Nervous System Education Class

  • Supervised First Listening Session

  • Integration Call

  • Individualized Delivery Plan

  • Nervous System Regulation Tools Workbook

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If you are interested in doing Private SSP Delivery, book a Discovery Call where we can go over your specific needs and determine which package would be most appropriate for you.

INDEPENDENT

LISTENING

This package comes with:

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  • Access to the SSP App for 1 Year

  • Intake Call with Polyvagal Theory/Nervous System Class (90 Min)

  • First Listening Session (60 Min)

  • Integration Call (60 Min)

  • Individualized Delivery Plan Schedule

  • Nervous System Regulation Tools

  • E-mail Communication (M - F)​​​

This package is suitable for someone who has access to a safe and regulating person who can offer connection during the listening process and can self direct and keep themselves on track. This person should be able to effectively utilize regulation tools and understand their own nervous system responses.

SSP Discovery Call

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30 Minutes

HYBRID SUPPORTED LISTENING

This package comes with:

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  • Access to the SSP App for 1 Year

  • Intake Call with Polyvagal Theory/Nervous System Class (90 Min)

  • First Listening Session (60 Min)

  • 4 Check in Calls (30 Min)

  • Integration Call (60 Min)

  • Individualized Delivery Plan Schedule

  • Nervous System Regulation Tools

  • E-mail Communication (M - F)​​​

This package is suitable for someone who has access to a safe and regulating person who can offer connection during the listening process but may need a bit more guidance and structure to keep them focused. This person should be able to effectively utilize regulation tools and understand their own nervous system responses.

FULLY SUPPORTED

LISTENING

This package comes with:

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  • Access to the SSP App for 1 Year

  • Intake Call with Polyvagal Theory/Nervous System Class (90 Min)

  • First Listening Session (60 Min)

  • 18 Co-Listening Sessions (30 Min)

  • Integration Call (60 Min)

  • Individualized Delivery Plan Schedule

  • Nervous System Regulation Tools

  • E-mail Communication (M - F)​​

​This package is suitable for someone who may not have access to a safe and regulating person and who may also need more tailoring and support. This would also be the ideal option for someone with a highly sensitive nervous system with a lot of challenging symptoms.

Additional online sessions for check-in's, supportive private coaching, or co-listening sessions can be booked, outside of what is outlined in the packages, at a cost of $100 per 60 minutes.

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