The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Sound Therapy
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful listening therapy designed to help regulate the nervous system, so you can better connect with yourself, others and the world around you.
Humans need social connections.
Subconsciously, your nervous system is designed to look for cues of safety from the environment and other people through your sensory system or the interpretation of body language, facial expression or tone of voice.
Past experiences or how we process information can impact how we interpret these safety cues. The brain and body can misinterpret these cues, affecting our ability to connect with others meaningfully.
How does the SSP work?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) utilises specially filtered music, and the filter sends safety cues via the vagal nerve to your nervous system, building the foundation for awareness, embodiment, and resilience.
Benefits of nervous system regulation
When our nervous system is regulated, it’s easier to sleep, eat, digest, concentrate, communicate, and participate in meaningful relationships with others. We can better respond to difficult situations and move past them instead of reacting and getting “stuck” in them.
Become attuned to and more in control of emotions, so you can move through temporary setbacks with more flexibility and ease.
By activating the part of your brain that allows us to be more social, affectionate and connected, the SSP can help shift you into a state where you are more comfortable and at ease engaging with others, leading to deeper and more meaningful relationships.
Home Delivery Provides Flexibility
The ILS can be delivered as a home program under the guidance of a certified provider. Your provider will collaborate with you on a plan that meets your needs.
The SSP may be helpful in reducing symptoms and supporting overall health and resiliency for people seeking support for:
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Depression and anxiety
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Neurodevelopmental differences, such as autism, hyperactivity and attention
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Learning difficulties
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Sensory processing differences
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Trauma history
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And more
It can also be combined with and is supportive of other therapies, including:
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Neurodevelopmental treatment, such as occupational therapy, play therapy and sensory integration therapy
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Other forms of mental health and trauma therapies, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other forms of talk therapy (e.g. DBT, MCBT, etc.)
