Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

Listening that helps your nervous system feel safe again.

The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening intervention designed to support nervous system regulation by helping the body feel safer, calmer, and more connected.

Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the creator of Polyvagal Theory, SSP uses filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve and support the social engagement system—areas that are often impacted by trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, and chronic stress. By calming the body’s stress response, SSP can create the foundation needed for healing, connection, learning, and emotional resilience.

🌿 Who is SSP for?

SSP can be helpful for children, teens, and adults navigating:

     •     Trauma and complex PTSD

     •     Neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities)

     •     Anxiety, depression, and shutdown

     •     Auditory processing issues

     •     Emotional regulation challenges

     •     Social engagement and connection difficulties

     •     Chronic stress, overwhelm, or shutdown

     •     And more

SSP is not a treatment or a “fix.” It’s a nervous system tool—a way of speaking to the body in its own language and gently supporting it in feeling safe, present, and capable of connection again.

🪶 How it works

SSP is a five-hour music-based protocol, delivered in short, carefully titrated listening sessions. Because every nervous system is unique, I tailor the experience based on your (or your child’s) sensitivity, readiness, and nervous system cues.

SSP with me is delivered remotely through a specialized app. With the right guidance, it can be integrated into daily life at a pace that feels supportive—not overwhelming.


🤝 Why work with me?

Most people who come to me for SSP are either highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or have already experienced distress with other interventions that felt too fast or too much. I specialize in ultra-gentle, customized SSP delivery, including microdosing for the most complex systems.

I’m not just trained in SSP—I’m an officially approved Unyte mentor, internationally recognized for my work with complex and sensitive clients, and known for getting dramatic results with even the gentlest pacing.

I also offer a technique I developed called the Mini Reset, which can help settle the nervous system during or after sessions, and bring more safety into the experience when needed.


📱 Accessing SSP with me

Whether you’re looking to support your own healing or help a child feel more regulated and connected, SSP can be delivered online, in person, or as part of an integrative care plan with other modalities.

You can choose from:

     •     1:1 guided support 

     •     Flexible self-paced independent listening packages

     •     Integration with Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP), Somatic Experiencing and/or Brainspotting

I also include a family pet's SSP process at no extra charge when a human family member is receiving SSP—because our animals deserve nervous system care too.


📦 Independent Listening Package

For those seeking a flexible, self-paced approach, the Independent Listening Package offers:

     •     One online session at the start to guide you confidently into the process.

     •     Email check-ins Monday through Friday to support and adjust your journey as needed.

• Access to the SSP app for up to one year to complete one round of SSP Core. 

• SSP Connect and SSP Balance are also available during this timeframe at no additional charge.

• Inclusion of a pet’s SSP process when working with a human is provided at no extra charge.

Additional online sessions together are available at $200 CAD for 60 minutes or $100 CAD for 30 minutes, for further support, to learn Somatic Experiencing (SE) orienting skills, or Brainspotting.

Extended access:  Additional time on the app to complete the same round of SSP Core is $200 CAD per additional year.

Repeat rounds: Additional rounds of SSP Core are 50% off when a first round was completed with me within the past year.


Add-ons: 

Combining SSP when recommended with Rest & Restore Protocol (RRP) or following SSP with RRP within 3 months of completing SSP is 50% off the current rate.

Investment: 

$1,095 CAD 

  • Family discounts: 
    Additional family members are $650 CAD for adults or $550 CAD for kids and teens.

  • Repeat rounds: 
    Additional rounds of SSP Core are 50% off when a first round was completed with me within the past year.

Covered by extended health plans that include registered social workers in Ontario.


💬 Interested in learning more?

If you’re wondering whether SSP is the right fit—or how it could be tailored to your needs - feel free to reach out. I’m happy to help you explore your options in a way that feels safe, empowering, and aligned with your system.

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Ready to book in to begin SSP? You can access my online scheduler, here.