Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

Safe and Sound Protocol

SSP now available at Therapy with Michaela

We are pleased to use the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) here at Therapy with Michaela. SSP is an innovative addition to psychological treatment. The SSP was developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and is designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience.

Based on hierarchical recruitment of the autonomic nervous system, the SSP trains the auditory processing system to tune into cues of safety signalled by frequencies of the human voice, which stimulates the social engagement system through the neural network associated with listening. The Focus System combines filtered music through air and bone conduction with movement activities, harnessing the power of neuroplasticity to change the brain.

The SSP is a five-hour intervention that helps to calm the physiological and emotional state, which in turn helps to improve communication and make therapy more successful. It is a non-invasive and gentle approach that has been proven to be effective in reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. We believe that the SSP is an invaluable tool that can help you and/or your child to achieve greater emotional well-being.

For further information, please visit these links and do not hesitate to discuss this directly with us.

Polyvagal Theory | SSP (1) | What is SSP | Integrated listening