A music-based nervous system intervention that uses specially filtered sound to restore feelings of safety, calm, and connection.
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
What is The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)?
Demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.
Suitable for children and adults
Can be done in conjunction with regular talk therapy
The SSP involves listening to specifically filtered music through headphones alongside a provider in-person or remotely. As a practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP acts as a non-invasive,
acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to retune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience.
- Body awareness practices to shift stress patterns
- In-the-moment mind-body learning
- Emotional regulation and nervous system support
- A space for growth, strength, and sustainable change
- Coaching is not covered by insurance or HSA/FSA benefits
- Coaching does not involve clinical diagnosis or trauma processing
- A consultation with Sharon Snooks or Mikaela Courchesne is required to determine whether Somatic Coaching is the right fit
While therapy involves clinical treatment and deep psychological processing, coaching is a collaborative, body-based process that helps you implement strategies for personal growth. Somatic Coaching does not include trauma processing or diagnosis.
This approach may be a good fit if you:
- Feel overwhelmed by daily stress
- Want to shift reactive patterns
- Seek deeper connection to your body and breath
- Are looking for practical, body-based tools
- Are in therapy but want extra nervous system support
- Live outside Sharon’s therapy jurisdiction
Somatic Coaching is a present-focused, body-based approach that helps you feel more connected, regulated, and resilient in the face of everyday stress. Through gentle, practical strategies and attention to your body’s cues, you'll build everyday tools for emotional awareness and nervous system support.
How does it work?
Somatic Coaching - 50-min Session - $200
“… trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. Not only can trauma be healed but with appropriate guidance and support, it can be transformative.”
- peter levine, waking the tiger
We would love to come alongside you in your healing.
Together, we can create a path of renewal and hope.
If fear of judgment has kept you from discussing your experience, you’re not alone! Having no one to confide in results in us dealing with our feelings in isolation, which can interfere with the healing process. If you’ve noticed that coping with everyday reminders of past trauma is taking a toll on your wellbeing, it may be time to talk with a professional.
We can’t erase what has happened in the past, but we can work together to promote healing; using effective techniques for processing memories and emotions, working through triggers, and restoring health and balance to the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual parts of yourself.
