THE SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL (SSP)
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, is an evidence-based therapeutic method designed to harmonize the nervous system, reduce stress, and enhance social engagement. Using specially filtered music, SSP activates the vagus nerve, calming the autonomic nervous system and fostering a profound sense of safety and connection. This creates a foundation for emotional balance, greater resilience, and meaningful relationships.
Grounded in Dr. Porges’ Polyvagal Theory, SSP provides a gentle, powerful pathway to healing trauma, reducing anxiety, and addressing sensory sensitivities. It is a transformative tool for families and individuals, unlocking the potential for connection by addressing the root causes of emotional and behavioural challenges.
For Adults Seeking Personal Growth
SSP is also a profound tool for adults pursuing their own well-being. Whether working through trauma, seeking anxiety relief, or striving for emotional regulation, SSP nurtures a sense of internal safety, unlocking creativity, resilience, and authenticity.
Participants report greater emotional awareness, improved relationships, and a renewed ability to face life’s challenges with clarity and presence. This individualized journey is tailored to specific goals and delivered through in-person sessions, online support, or a self-directed approach.
SSP is not just a method of healing—it is a gateway to living in alignment with one’s true self. It empowers adults to thrive, fostering balance, connection, and a life of purpose.
For Families
SSP offers families a way to deepen connections and foster harmony by supporting co-regulation and emotional safety. Children benefit from improved attention, regulation, and the ability to engage authentically with the world. Parents begin this journey by regulating themselves, modelling co-regulation for their children, and leading the way toward deeper, more authentic family connections.
With SSP, families often experience strengthened relationships, more meaningful communication, and a shared sense of peace. Delivered with flexibility, SSP sessions may involve the entire family or focus on individual needs, depending on what best supports healing and growth.