Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): A Gentle, Nervous-System–Regulating Music Listening Program

Support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and help your nervous system feel safe and grounded.

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle, evidence-based listening program that supports nervous-system regulation, reduces stress, and improves emotional well-being. Learn how SSP works, who it helps, pricing, and how to get started.

What Is the Safe and Sound Protocol? 🌿

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a therapeutic listening program designed to help your nervous system move out of chronic stress and into greater calm and connection. Developed by neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges, SSP is rooted in Polyvagal Theory, which explores how the vagus nerve influences safety, anxiety, trauma responses, and social engagement.

Through carefully filtered music, SSP helps your body soften its protective responses so you can experience more balance, resilience, and emotional well-being.

How the Safe and Sound Protocol Works 🎧

SSP uses specially engineered sound frequencies that stimulate the vagus nerve and support the body’s natural ability to regulate. These frequency patterns help your nervous system shift from:

• Fight-or-flight
  
  

• Freeze or shutdown
  
  

• Overwhelm
  
  

…into a state of calm, safety, and connection.

The program includes five hours of listening, paced slowly to match your body’s comfort and needs. SSP can be completed in person or remotely with a trained provider.

Benefits of the Safe and Sound Protocol

The SSP can support children, teens, and adults experiencing:

• Anxiety or chronic stress
  
  

• Emotional dysregulation
  
  

• Sensory sensitivity
  
  

• PTSD or trauma-related symptoms
  
  

• Overwhelm, burnout, or shutdown
  
  

• Social and emotional difficulties
  
  

• Attention or learning challenges

Many people describe noticing:

• A calmer baseline
  
  

• Improved emotional resilience
  
  

• Reduced reactivity
  
  

• Better sleep
  
  

• Increased ability to connect with others
  
  

• Clearer focus and mental clarity
  
  

What to Expect During an SSP Program 🌼

1. Initial Consultation

We begin with a gentle, supportive consultation to understand your history, goals, and current nervous-system patterns. This helps us tailor the SSP process to your unique needs.

2. Guided Listening Sessions

You’ll listen to the filtered music through over-ear headphones while doing calming activities like resting, coloring, stretching, or simply being still. Sessions are paced slowly to create a safe experience for your system.

3. Ongoing Support

Throughout your SSP program, you’ll receive regular check-ins to help you process, integrate, and understand the shifts that arise.

4. Integration After Listening

Many clients notice deeper changes in the days and weeks after completing the SSP program as their nervous system continues to adjust and settle.

Safe and Sound Protocol Pricing

Full SSP Program — $400 (available for those who are not current clients.  No additional cost for active clients)

Includes:

• An initial consultation and intake
  
  

• Full access to the SSP listening program for up to one year
  
  

• Personalized pacing and guidance
  
  

• Email/text support throughout the process 
  
  
  

Is the Safe and Sound Protocol Right for You?

SSP may be a supportive option if you’re seeking:

• Greater emotional stability
  
  

• Relief from chronic stress
  
  

• A gentler way to heal after trauma
  
  

• Support for sensory processing challenges
  
  

• A natural, non-invasive nervous-system intervention
  
  

It can be used on its own or alongside psychotherapy, somatic work, occupational therapy, or other wellness practices.

Call to Action: Begin Your Safe and Sound Protocol Journey

💛 If you’re ready to feel more grounded, calm, and connected, the Safe and Sound Protocol offers a gentle path toward nervous-system healing.

You deserve a space where your body can feel safe.
You deserve support that meets you exactly where you are.
You deserve to feel whole.

🌟 Start Today

Click below to book your SSP consultation or reach out with any questions.
Let’s begin your journey toward safety, ease, and deeper connection.