Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, author of Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an acoustic vagal nerve stimulator designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through specially filtered music.
A practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP seeks to shift the nervous system out of a chronic defense (sympathetic or dorsal vagal arousal) and into a state of social engagement through ventral vagal activation.
A practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP seeks to shift the nervous system out of a chronic defense (sympathetic or dorsal vagal arousal) and into a state of social engagement through ventral vagal activation.
The Safe & Sound Protocol is modality to reduce symptoms of trauma & increase sensory integration & compliments other therapies & healing modalities.
Being or Feeling like a "highly sensitive person."
These are some of the things that people experience that can be addressed with the Safe & Sound Protocol:
Difficulty editing out background noise either at home or in public places.
Feeling easily irritated by sounds that others don't seem to mind or even notice.
Light or alert sleep, sounds cause interruption in sleep regularly or difficulty reaching deep sleep/restful sleep.
Being in public or with groups is physically or emotionally draining.
Repetitive sounds are agitating (beeping, music that has repeating base, etc.).
Hearing sounds from very far away such as a lawn mower from down the street or the neighbors vacuum.
Trouble interpreting the body language of others or their vocal tone & intonation.
Incidence of an accident or traumatic event & haven't been able to feel a sense of safety since the event happened.
Attributes associated with the autism spectrum or ADHD/ADD diagnosis
Being or Feeling like a "highly sensitive person."
These are some of the things that people experience that can be addressed with the Safe & Sound Protocol:
Difficulty editing out background noise either at home or in public places.
Feeling easily irritated by sounds that others don't seem to mind or even notice.
Light or alert sleep, sounds cause interruption in sleep regularly or difficulty reaching deep sleep/restful sleep.
Being in public or with groups is physically or emotionally draining.
Repetitive sounds are agitating (beeping, music that has repeating base, etc.).
Hearing sounds from very far away such as a lawn mower from down the street or the neighbors vacuum.
Trouble interpreting the body language of others or their vocal tone & intonation.
Incidence of an accident or traumatic event & haven't been able to feel a sense of safety since the event happened.
Attributes associated with the autism spectrum or ADHD/ADD diagnosis
