What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a therapeutic listening intervention that uses filtered music to help people who have experienced trauma or chronic stress feel safer and secure in their bodies. The protocol is based on years of research by Dr. Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory.

The SSP includes:

- Listening to specially treated music under the guidance of a trained therapist

- Breathing exercises*

- Movement exercises *

- Polyvagal exercises *

- 20-40 short sessions according to a personalized listening plan

* You will get these as part of our course, they are not required or necessary. But they do help you get the best possible result.

The SSP is designed to:

- Reduce noise sensitivities

- Improve auditory processing

- Improve behavioral regulation

- Become more socially competent

- Be able to relax better

- Managing emotions and behaviors better

- Better connect with yourself and other people

- Support your emotional regulation

- Support your neuroception (your sense of security)

Side effects:

Some participants experienced mild side effects, such as headaches, insomnia and fatigue, but these side effects were all temporary.

We always choose a listening plan with as gentle a structure as possible. This ensures that you suffer as few side effects as possible. If they do occur, we will immediately make a new listening plan for you. One that is even better suited to your needs and experiences.