A Listening experience leading us to safety

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through filtered music. As a practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP acts as a non-invasive, acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping to retune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration and resilience. The SSP involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones alongside a provider in person or remotely. Suitable for children and adults, the SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.

Highlights of the SSP:

  • A 5-hour auditory intervention developed and patented by Dr. Stephen Porges, author of the Polyvagal Theory.

  • Designed to reduce sound sensitivity, and improve auditory processing and behavioral state regulation.

  • Activates the client’s social engagement system, helping to accelerate and enhance therapeutic outcomes.

  • Supports physiological state regulation, allowing for greater resilience.

Polyvagal Theory: the Science of Feeling Safe Developed by world-renowned researcher and Unyte’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Stephen Porges, Polyvagal Theory focuses on what is happening in the body and the nervous system, and explains how our sense of safety, danger or life-threat can impact our behavior. Understanding Polyvagal Theory gives us a scientific framework that can be applied through physiological, or “bottom-up” therapies, to help change and improve how we feel, think and connect with others. Video: https://vimeo.com/unyte/ssp

You can learn more about this protocol at www.integratedlistening.com

INItial SSP Session

$150.00


Follow up SSP Session

$150.00


*Please note that there are Additional program access fees which must be paid separately from therapeutic services

SSP sessions may be offered as a part of a comprehensive physiotherapy treatment plan or completed separately from physiotherapy services. SSP will not be billed under physiotherapy unless a physiotherapy assessment has been completed and the technique is deemed to be an appropriate addition to the treatment plan. Please note that even if SSP is incorporated into your physiotherapy treatment plan there are additional program access fees which must be paid out of pocket.

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