SSP

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

The Safe and Sound protocol (SSP) is the only practical application of the Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr Stephen Porges. It is a result of Dr. Porges’ 40 years of research on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system, hearing sensitivities and social/emotional behaviour. 

The SSP is a 5-hour listening protocol that uses specially filtered music to train the middle ear, while stimulating the vagus and other cranial nerves.

This bottom-up approach “retunes” the autonomic nervous system. It aims to promote a feeling of safety within the body and it improves your ability to tune into the human voice, filtering out irrelevant stressful (high and low frequency) background noise.

The SSP has been found to help with anxiety, improve social engagement, sensory processing difficulties, digestion, trauma and many other unhelpful presentations.

Please read full FAQ and if you still have questions after reading all the information on this page, please contact Yara before deciding to embark on the SSP journey.

You might also like to watch this 4-minute video for additional information.

The vagus nerve runs through main organs of the body and that’s why the use of SSP may have a positive impact on many areas of health (physical, mental and emotional).

 What does this offer include?

  • 12 months access and set up of one of the three playlists on the SSP Core pathway.

  • One 50 minutes initial session for full guidance on the protocol + Polyvagal education + first listening experience (for adults and guidance for parents who will help in the delivery process).

  • Monday to Friday Voxer communication as part of collaboration for safest SSP delivery for your unique nervous system.

Investment:

Adults: One-off payment of £900 (British pounds).

2x, 3x or more installment options available upon request ( £950, if paying through instalment).

Children: One-off payment of £450 (British pounds), per child (packages and opportunities for more than one child can be discussed).

2x or 3x instalment options available upon request (£475, if paid through instalment).

Frequently Asked Questions

 

I would love to experience the SSP!

Please only book your journey once you have in place a smart phone and the specific headphone required (details in the FAQ) for the listening.

  • Once you start the booking process you will be guided to my online schedule, to book your first 1:1 session.

  • While booking please make sure you allow at least 3 days between purchase and your session (this is to allow time for setting up remote delivery).

  • Please read the terms & conditions carefully.

  • Once your booking is complete you will receive a confirmation email with Zoom link for your session .

I look forward to starting the SSP journey with you!

Disclaimer: The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is not therapy, nor substitute for psychological or psychiatric care. SSP is not a stand-alone intervention. You are advised and encouraged to seek extra support during your SSP journey.