Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through filtered music.
Come into our office or have sessions virtually in your own home! All that's required are some over-the-ear headphones and internet connection.
The Safe and Sound Protocol re-tunes the nervous system to better support connect, collaboration, and resilience. This biofeedback system has been proven to have symptom improvements in the following areas:
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Reduced Anxiety, Especially Social Anxiety
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Improved assertiveness and self protectiveness
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Increased displays of affection-seeking affection-expressive contact
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Increased facial flexibility and expressiveness
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Increased body flexibility
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Reduced chronic pain
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Change in throat tension/sound of voice
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Improved eye contact
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Reduced repetitive motions and restlessness
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Increased feelings of calmness
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Hearing changes/reductions in sensory hypersensitivities
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Finding transitions much easier
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Speech and language improvements
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Reduced sensitivity to food tastes and textures/less "picky eating"
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Improved reciprocal communication
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Thoughts and behavior have more purposeful flow
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Improved comprehension
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Easier to follow directions
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Improved processing speed
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Improved organization
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Improved dexterity
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More active participant in classroom, able to tolerate and overcome challenges
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Improved visual focus/tracking
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More able to put words to feeling
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Able to remain regulated during face to face communication
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Improved self-awareness (particularly of emotions)
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Improved communication about self (again particularly about emotions)
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Decreased panic, fears and phobias
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Improved cardiac function
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Improvement in breathing patterns
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Able to tolerate busy environments
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Increased sense of humor
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Improved ability to read social cues
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Less easily stressed
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Improved digestion
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Improved bladder control
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Hormonal shifts for women
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Concerns related to long covid
The SSP has been shown to accelerate and enhance therapeutic outcomes as well. When done with EMDR or ERP, you may find that you get more work done during sessions.
For more information on Safe and Sound, visit their website here.