Experience Nervous System Regulation with Safe & Sound Protocol

Clients will need a pair of over-the-ear headphones with an option to turn off noise-cancellation feature if one is offered. Ear pods won’t work. For people with auditory sensitivities, sitting between speakers is an alternative. We will assess what is best for you.

• Improvements may toggle up and down throughout the process and for up to 2-7 weeks following completion of SSP Core.

  • Improved visual focus/tracking

  • Improved cardiac function (HRV, resting heart rate)

  • Improvement in breathing patterns

  • Improved digestion

  • Improved bladder control

  • Hormonal shifts for women

  • Concerns related to long covid

  • Hearing changes

  • Reductions in sensory hypersensitivities generally

  • Reduced sensitivity to food tastes and textures/less "picky eating"

  • Reduced or eliminated sound sensitivities, including misophonia & hyperacusis

  • More able to tolerate busy environments

  • Increased feelings of calmness

  • Less easily stressed

  • Reduced anxiety, especially social anxiety

  • Decreased panic, fears and phobias

  • Improved assertiveness and self protectiveness

  • Reduced repetitive motions and restlessness

  • Increased facial flexibility and expressiveness

  • Increased body flexibility

  • Improved dexterity

  • Reduced chronic pain

  • Thoughts and behavior have more purposeful flow

  • Improved comprehension

  • Easier to follow directions

  • More active participation in classroom or work

  • Improved processing speed

  • Improved organization

  • Easier to overcome & tolerate challenges

  • Finding transitions much easier

  • Change in throat tension/sound of voice

  • Speech and language improvements

  • Improved self-awareness (particularly in relation to emotions)

  • Improved communication about self (particularly in relation to emotions)

  • Improved reciprocal communication

  • More able to put words to feelings

  • Increased sense of humor

  • More able to remain regulated during face to face communication

  • Improved eye contact

  • Improved ability to read social cues

  • Increased displays of affection-seeking affection-expressive contact

How long will it take to complete the SSP?

In our initial listening session, we'll focus on understanding your nervous system to tailor the listening experience specifically for you. You'll be presented with options to find what feels most comfortable, and together we'll decide on the optimal listening time and session frequency. We’ll also assess the balance between supported and independent listening that works best for you.

Safety is our top priority throughout the SSP process, and we can adjust the approach as needed based on your individual requirements.

Clients may complete one round of the core SSP playlist between 2-18 months.

SSP is NOT covered by insurance.

What you get:

• 3-months of access to Five hours of self-paced listening

• Personalized plan for your listening sessions

• Weekly email check-ins

• Pre- and post-assessments

• One intake and one wrap-up session
  $325

I can bill in vivo listening sessions and intake/wrap-up sessions to your insurance, but additional out-of-pocket costs will remain in place. Some HSAs may cover your out-of-pocket expenses.

Pricing:

5 hours of listening on one pathway = $325

10 hours of listening to two pathways = $600

For more complex or less complex client needs, packages may vary.

If you are a therapy client, you will pay $65/month for access to the program.

There are three pathways for listening: connect, core and balance. So clients have the option to extend their listening for maintenance purposes.

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If I am in-network with your insurance plan (Aetna) or you have out-of-network benefits, your insurance will typically cover the cost of our supported listening sessions.

Please note that insurance does not cover the subscription fee & support outside of sessions for accessing the SSP. The additional cost to access the SSP protocol and playlists, & ongoing email support is mentioned above.

Each person will respond to the Safe & Sound Protocol training differently so it is important to work collaboratively with a therapist. Some of the listening can be done at home on one’s own but this must be discussed between you and your therapist. People who have experienced trauma and unresolved grief may have powerful emotional experiences when accessing a relaxed state and will need the support of a therapist to help them decide the pacing of training and to process the meaning of these emotional experiences that can arise.

As a provider of Safe & Sound Protocol, I am certified in this modality and committed to providing it to clients in the most clinically responsible way, using a somatic and trauma informed lens to therapy. I also collaborate with leading clinician supervisors from Integrated Listening Systems, the developers of SSP, and receive ongoing guidance and training to meet the specific client needs.

I offer the SSP in several formats to best meet your needs:

• For EMDR/IFS Clients: The SSP is considered the gold standard of preparation work for EMDR therapy, increasing capacity for the nervous system to desensitize & reprocess traumatic events. The SSP also increases access to self-energy, which offers healing in Internal Family Systems work.

• Standalone or Adjunct Support: If you’re interested in experiencing the SSP on its own or alongside other treatments, I’m here to offer that as well. If you’re working with other therapists or providers, I’m happy to collaborate with them to ensure a cohesive approach that respects and supports your individual journey.

The nervous system is the most important aspect of our work with helping clients heal.

Having a sense of groundedness and calm when we serve others is integral to their healing journey.

I offer a special SSP Consultation Package for fellow therapists for $500

This package includes access to all three pathways of the SSP for up to 6 months. We’ll start with an initial hour-long consultation & education call, and I’ll be available via email for ongoing support throughout your SSP listening journey.