Safe and Sound Protocol
What is the SSP?
The SSP is an evidence-based listening therapy that helps people to think, feel and connect better with themselves, other people and the world around them through nervous system regulation.
It involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones alongside a provider, either in-person or remotely.
As a certified provider I work with clients through initial assessment to personalise SSP delivery to their individual needs and goals. I support and guide my clients in sessions, providing relevant psycho-education and monitoring throughout the SSP journey.
Please visit www.whatisthessp.com for further information.
Benefits
The SSP is suitable for children and adults, and has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.
Benefits include:
- Reduced sound sensitivity
- Improved auditory processing
- Improved emotional regulation and resilience
- Increased social engagement
- Greater connection and collaboration
- Improved self-awareness
- Improved response to stress
- More social connection and deeper relationships
- Works alongside other therapies
- Listen from almost anywhere
- Safe and effective for all ages and families
The SSP may be helpful in reducing symptoms and supporting overall health and resiliency for people seeking support for:
- Depression and anxiety
- Neurodevelopmental differences, such as autism, hyperactivity and attention
- Learning difficulties
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Trauma history
- And more
Dr Stephen Porges
The author of Polyvagal Theory
Dr Stephen Porges is the author of Polyvagal Theory and the creator of the Safe and Sound Protocol. Polyvagal Theory focuses on what is happening in the body and the nervous system, and explains how our sense of safety, danger or life-threat can impact our behaviour.
Understanding Polyvagal Theory gives us a scientific framework that can be applied through physiological, or ‘bottom-up’ therapies, to help change and improve how we feel, think and connect with others.
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