Safe and Sound Protocol

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a five-day (or longer based on my assessement) auditory intervention designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience. Based on the Polyvagal Theory, by calming the physiological and emotional state, the door is opened for improved communication and more successful therapy.

This non-invasive intervention involves listening to music that has been processed specifically to retune the nervous system (regulating state) to introduce a sense of safety and the ability to socially engage. This allows the client to better interpret not only human speech, but, importantly, the emotional meaning of language. Once interpersonal interactions improve, spontaneous social behaviors and an enhanced ability to learn, self-regulate and engage are often seen.