What Is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)?

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful, evidence-based listening therapy developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and rooted in Polyvagal Theory. It uses five hours of specially filtered music to send subconscious safety signals to your nervous system, helping it shift out of stress or shutdown and move toward a state of calm and connection (website).

By strengthening the part of your nervous system that supports social engagement, SSP can enhance your ability to:

  • Regulate stress and emotions

  • Improve focus, sleep, and digestion

  • Connect more easily with others

  • Support communication, especially for neurodivergent individuals (website)

It’s a gentle but powerful way to retune your system using acoustic cues similar to the human voice (website)

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How I use the SSP

I integrate SSP into my support programs for:

  • Moms navigating birth trauma, postpartum and/or parenting stress and overwhelm

  • Neurodivergent teens and young adults seeking authentic communication and regulation

  • Helping professionals like educators and therapists aiming to improve burnout and maintain resilience

Each SSP program includes a personalized listening plan, paired with guided journaling, reflective coaching sessions, and ongoing support to help deepen its impact.

Want to learn more?

Check out the official SSP resource at WhatIsTheSSP.com and reach out if you’d like to explore how SSP could support your journey.

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