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.
- Reduced sound sensitivity
- Better social connection and deeper relationships
- Emotional regulation and nervous system support
- Greater capacity to respond to stress without overwhelm
- SSP is not covered by insurance or HSA/FSA benefits
- A consultation with Mikaela Courchesne is required to determine whether Safe and Sound Protocol is the right fit
SSP may be a good fit if you experience:
- Overwhelm by daily stress
- Chronic Hypervigilance
- Sound Sensitivities (i.e. loud sounds startle you)
- Social Fatigue
- Are in therapy but still feel something is off
Safe and Sound Protocol is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to regulate the nervous system. Through specially-filtered music, SSP signals safety to the nervous system which results in building a foundation for better social connection, emotional regulation and resilience and ultimately,greater capacity to handle stress.
How does it work?
Safe and Sound Therapy - 50-min Session -
“Safety is much more than the absence of threat. Safety is the presence of connection.”
- DR. STEPHEN PORGES, POLYVAGAL INSTITUTE
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.
