The Science of Feeling Safe

Polyvagal Theory Distilled into a Powerful Listening Program

Do you struggle to really feel good in your body?

Maybe it looks something like this:

You wake up with a brick on your chest even though nothing is really “wrong”
One email or text can throw your body into a frantic and panicked state.
Being with others is a dance you preform. You laugh on cue, but it doesn’t feel very real. You know how to keep others talking so you rarely have to share who you are.
Your digestion is off, headaches come without obvious triggers, the tension patterns in your body won’t relax.
Staying focused feels like a thing of the past. You are deceiving yourself when you claim you can multitask well.
Falling asleep is unpredictable. Your body struggles to relax during the little downtime you have you can even feel more anxious during intention times of pleasure.

how i can help

Polyvagal Theory gave us a roadmap to understand the body. The Safe and Sound Protocol gives us a tool to intervene and restore.

Humans need social connection.

Subconsciously, your nervous system is always looking for cues of safety from other people through things like body language, facial expression or tone of voice.

But if you have a harder time interpreting these cues of safety due to past experiences or the way you take in information, your brain and body can misinterpret these cues, limiting your ability to connect in a meaningful way.

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful listening therapy designed to help regulate the nervous system, so you can better connect with yourself, others and the world around you. Although it’s only 5 hours in length, the benefits last much longer. Through the specially filtered music, the SSP sends cues of safety to your nervous system, building the foundation for awareness, embodiment and resilience.

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imagine if you…

Had a relaxing and gentle way of working through trauma that didn’t require painful reliving of experiences

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Could choose your ideal healing place either in the office, in nature, or in the comfort of your home.

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Had an improved response to stress. Your nervous system capacity gradually increased.

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Became attuned to and more in control of emotions, so you can move through temporary setbacks with more flexibility and ease

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Shifted into a state where you are more comfortable and at ease engaging with others, leading to deeper and more meaningful relationships.

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I want you to know:

You can truly author your story by healing your body alongside your thoughts.

Our nervous system is made for change when we teach it how to shift.

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faqs

Common questions about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

The SSP uses music that you may already be familiar with. The music is filtered through an algorithm that enhances intonation changes within the frequency range of the human voice, training the auditory processing system to attune to cues of safety.
A classical playlist is also available as a non-vocal, trauma-sensitive and accessible alternative that maintains the essential elements and original algorithms of the SSP.
The SSP Works alongside other therapies
It can also be combined with and is supportive of other therapies, including:
Neurodevelopmental treatment, such as occupational therapy, play therapy and sensory integration therapy
Other forms of mental health and trauma therapies, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing® (SE™), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other forms of talk therapy (e.g. DBT, MCBT, etc.)
Let’s set up a time to talk further. My consultation calls are informative and comfortable and there is no obligation. If the Safe and Sound Protocol isn’t for you, I can help provide ideas of possible next steps.
For current clients, I include the SSP for no additional charge. For those seeking the SSP as a standalone service we will over the pricing during a consultation call and I will customize a program designed for your specific needs.