Blog #safe and sound protocol

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.

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.

An update on Amy and Jasper's latest response to SSP

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

Watch as I am being interviewed by the parent of a little boy on the spectrum that I did SSP with. Related topics covered are using SSP with those with trauma, and neurofeedback and the similarities and differences between them.

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

Jasper - a 5 year old rescue dog - and his response to the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), a 5 hour auditory intervention

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. :)

Did you know that you can use the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) to help your pets? When someone does SSP with me, I include supervising their dog or cat's process at no additional charge.