THE SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, author of Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an acoustic vagal nerve stimulator designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through specially filtered music.
A practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP seeks to shift the nervous system out of a chronic defense (sympathetic or dorsal vagal arousal) and into a state of social engagement through ventral vagal activation. This allows for a more spontaneous experience in human interactions and an enhanced ability to self- and co-regulate. In other words, the SSP creates the conditions for the attachment and bonding system to work more effectively by increasing flexibility in the nervous system when it is stuck in a defensive response.
The SSP is a research-based therapy showing significant results in just five hours in the following areas:
A BRIEF VIDEO DESCRIBING the SSP A BRIEF VIDEO EXPLAINING POLYVAGAL THEORY
SSP is best when customized to the client. I offer SSP in-person in Nashville, TN.
For at home use, over-the-ear headphones are needed (these should NOT be noise-cancelling) such as these HERE.
POPULATIONS SERVED:
I work with Individuals 19 & up as well as Groups, all genders, all religions, all sexual orientations.
Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, author of Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an acoustic vagal nerve stimulator designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through specially filtered music.
A practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP seeks to shift the nervous system out of a chronic defense (sympathetic or dorsal vagal arousal) and into a state of social engagement through ventral vagal activation. This allows for a more spontaneous experience in human interactions and an enhanced ability to self- and co-regulate. In other words, the SSP creates the conditions for the attachment and bonding system to work more effectively by increasing flexibility in the nervous system when it is stuck in a defensive response.
The SSP is a research-based therapy showing significant results in just five hours in the following areas:
- Social and emotional difficulties
- Auditory sensitivities
- Anxiety and trauma related challenges
- Inattention
- Stressors that impact social engagement
- Issues related to the Autism Spectrum
A BRIEF VIDEO DESCRIBING the SSP A BRIEF VIDEO EXPLAINING POLYVAGAL THEORY
SSP is best when customized to the client. I offer SSP in-person in Nashville, TN.
For at home use, over-the-ear headphones are needed (these should NOT be noise-cancelling) such as these HERE.
POPULATIONS SERVED:
I work with Individuals 19 & up as well as Groups, all genders, all religions, all sexual orientations.
The Safe & Sound Protocol is a stand-alone modality to reduce symptoms of trauma & increase sensory integration & compliments other therapies & healing modalities.
These are some of the things that people experience that can be addressed with the Safe & Sound Protocol:
Being or Feeling like a "highly sensitive person"
Difficulty editing out background noise either at home or in public places
Feeling easily irritated by sounds that others don't seem to mind or even notice
Light or alert sleep, sounds cause interruption in sleep regularly or difficulty reaching deep sleep/restful sleep
Being in public or with groups is physically or emotionally draining
Repetitive sounds are agitating (beeping, music that has repeating base, etc.)
Hearing sounds from very far away such as a lawn mower from down the street or the neighbors vacuum
Trouble connecting with others or it seems others misunderstand intentions of what's trying to be communicated
Trouble interpreting the body language of others or their vocal tone & intonation
Jumping to conclusions before others can fully express themselves, losing friendships but can't understand what happened
Incidence of an accident or traumatic event & haven't been able to feel a sense of safety since the event happened
Any attributes associated with the autism spectrum
Any attributes associated with ADHD/ADD diagnosis
These are some of the things that people experience that can be addressed with the Safe & Sound Protocol:
Being or Feeling like a "highly sensitive person"
Difficulty editing out background noise either at home or in public places
Feeling easily irritated by sounds that others don't seem to mind or even notice
Light or alert sleep, sounds cause interruption in sleep regularly or difficulty reaching deep sleep/restful sleep
Being in public or with groups is physically or emotionally draining
Repetitive sounds are agitating (beeping, music that has repeating base, etc.)
Hearing sounds from very far away such as a lawn mower from down the street or the neighbors vacuum
Trouble connecting with others or it seems others misunderstand intentions of what's trying to be communicated
Trouble interpreting the body language of others or their vocal tone & intonation
Jumping to conclusions before others can fully express themselves, losing friendships but can't understand what happened
Incidence of an accident or traumatic event & haven't been able to feel a sense of safety since the event happened
Any attributes associated with the autism spectrum
Any attributes associated with ADHD/ADD diagnosis
