Blog #polyvagal theory

Discover how nervous system-based therapy can create lasting change. In this podcast, Carol Ann Brayley explains her gentle, intuitive approach using Somatic Experiencing, Brainspotting, and SSP to support healing from trauma, anxiety, burnout, and more.

Discover Carol Ann Brayley’s personal journey with the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP), a powerful auditory intervention that helped her overcome chronic insomnia, reduce ADHD symptoms, and heal deeply from trauma. A heartfelt story of transformation through nervous system regulation.

Curious about the Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP)? In this article, Carol Ann Brayley shares her personal experience and the powerful changes she and her clients have seen using this gentle auditory intervention. From deeper sleep to improved focus and emotional balance, discover how RRP supports true nervous system healing.

Many people seek out SSP hoping to address a specific issue like anxiety, misophonia, or chronic pain—but SSP isn’t a treatment for any one condition. This article explains how SSP works by sending cues of safety to the nervous system, often leading to wide-ranging and unexpected improvements.

Read how Amy, a 5 month old puppy with anxious aggressive barking and sound sensitivity, is responding to her first round of SSP.

Jasper, my rescue dog's response to a second round of SSP. He is no longer afraid of fireworks, thunderstorms, or even loud crashing and banging right at his own home.

My own journey so far, over the course of three rounds of SSP

In addition to her previously noted gains, five weeks post SSP, Maggie is no longer showing territorial behaviours nor aggression towards other dogs

A couple of weeks post SSP, my dog has dramatically less pain, improved assertiveness, better ability to read social cues, and is barking less. :)