What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?

Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the creator of Polyvagal Theory, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a non-invasive listening therapy designed to reset the nervous system. By using specially filtered music, SSP stimulates the vagus nerve, promoting a shift from "fight or flight" responses to a state of calm and social engagement.

How does the Safe and Sound Protocol work?

SSP involves listening to five hours of specially filtered music that emphasizes frequencies associated with human voice and safety cues. This auditory experience helps:

  • Regulate the Autonomic Nervous System: Encouraging a shift from defensive states to a sense of safety.

  • Enhance Emotional Regulation: Making it easier to manage stress and emotional responses.

  • Improve Social Engagement: Facilitating better connection and communication with others.

Who can benefit from the Safe and Sound Protocol?

SSP is suitable for individuals of all ages and has been shown to support those experiencing:

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Sensory processing challenges

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Attention and learning difficulties

  • Chronic stress and burnout

  • Sleep disturbances

Certified Safe and Sound Protocol Providers

  • Kim Rate

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