Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
A neurophysiological listening therapy.
Do you or your child have sensitivity to noises, exhibit inattention or anxiety, struggle to regulate emotions, have sleep difficulties, appear “on edge” in the environment, miss the ‘hidden’ social cues of others, or experience stressors impacting social engagement?
Delivered as a stand-alone service to complement the work a child or adult is already doing (or will be doing in therapy), or woven into your care while at Kids on the POINT, the Safe and Sound Protocol promotes a neural foundation for children, teens, and adults that is beneficial to overall well-being. Let’s learn more!
About SSP
The SSP is an evidence-based music intervention developed and researched for decades by Dr. Stephen Porges, based on the Polyvagal Theory, or “science of feeling safe”. When our nervous system detects and responds to cues of safety, it operates in the social engagement mode. When the nervous system detects danger, it becomes activated or shuts down, moving to a ‘fight-flight’ or ‘freeze’ mode. The goal of the SSP is to build a more resilient nervous system, leading to improved regulation and daily functioning. When the nervous system detects safety, that’s when social engagement becomes spontaneous!
How It Works
The SSP is designed to stimulate the vagus nerve and the neural networks associated with listening, leading to positive changes within the nervous system. Through the listening of a five-hour specially-filtered music playlist, SSP trains the middle ear muscles to tune in to cues of safety signaled by the frequencies of the human voice. When we can move the nervous system out of chronic states of fight, flight, or freeze, it allows us to respond versus react to life’s challenges, become more responsive to our emotional needs, access higher learning and cognition, and build positive social relationships.
Visit the Integrated Listening System (iLs) website for more information.
What To Expect
If this program sounds right for you or your child, please contact us for a free consultation to determine how we can best support you through this process. Implementation of the program consists of training on how to use the remote-delivery app, ongoing therapist support, and education on how to extend the benefits through free access to the balance program.
Who We Can Help
All of our therapists are fully trained and certified in delivering the Safe and Sound Protocol to children, teens, and adults, and are qualified to guide current and new families who are interested in optimizing their well-being at our studio or in the comfort of your own home. We have witnessed many great outcomes since implementing this program into our practice, and are excited to expand our support to those who are ready!
Getting Started
To learn more about SSP and to get started with a free consultation, please click below to contact us directly!
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