Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

Listening Therapy

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful, evidence-based listening intervention that helps shift your nervous system toward safety, regulation, and connection—gently and gradually.

Rather than requiring you to talk about painful experiences, SSP works bottom-up—helping your body shift out of survival mode so you can more easily access connection, calm, and presence. SSP isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping your body remember what safety feels like—so that you can access more connection, creativity, rest, and resilience.

It’s a gentle, non-invasive support that complements other therapeutic modalities beautifully

This protocol can support your healing work by preparing your system to be more receptive to therapy, connection, and self-regulation.

Gently shift out of survival and into safety

We often talk about feeling safe—but what does that really mean in a body that’s been wired for survival?

Whether from chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, or developmental wounding, your nervous system may be stuck in patterns of hyper-vigilance, shutdown, or disconnection. You may want to feel more connected, calm, and present—but your body may not feel like it’s ready yet.

WHAT IS THE SAFE AND SOUND PROTOCOL?

Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the Safe and Sound Protocol is grounded in Polyvagal Theory, which explains how our nervous system responds to threat and safety.

SSP is a 5-hour auditory intervention, delivered in short, manageable segments that honor your unique pace and capacity.

WHO IS SSP FOR?

SSP is helpful for those who experience:

Anxiety, chronic stress, or panic
Trauma or PTSD
Sensory sensitivities
Neurodivergence (including autism, ADHD)
Emotional dysregulation
Difficulty with social connection or trust
Sleep challenges
Auditory sensitivities or sound overwhelm

Why SSP?

Clients often report:

Feeling calmer and more grounded
Decreased anxiety or panic
Increased emotional resilience
Improved sleep
Easier social interaction
Greater access to joy and presence

SSP is a 5-hour auditory intervention, delivered in short, manageable segments that honor your unique pace and capacity.

The protocol includes:

Core Program (5 hours of filtered music): Delivered slowly over several sessions—either in-person or remotely.
Remote or in-person support: You will never go through this alone. We’ll co-create a plan that works for your nervous system’s rhythm.
Regulation and Integration Tools: Grounding exercises, body-based supports, and creative integration are included to support lasting change.

The entire process is titrated and trauma-informed. If your nervous system needs to go slower—we honor that.

If you’re curious about how the Safe and Sound Protocol might support your journey, let’s connect. I offer SSP as part of integrative therapy or as a standalone support with guided, compassionate facilitation.