Safe and Sound Protocol in Fort Lauderdale

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Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP): A Path to Nervous System Regulation

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a therapy that helps you feel safer and regulate your nervous system without needing to talk through all the details. All you need is a smartphone or tablet, over-the-ear headphones, and a commitment to listening to five hours of specially filtered music over a period of time. This unique approach can help with anxiety, trauma, and chronic pain, making you feel more calm, centered, and resilient, and better equipped to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease.

SSP Provider in Fort Lauderdale

Hi, I’m Amy!

You may often find yourself feeling anxious, triggered, or in pain, which can lead to a lack of focus, constant worry, and avoidance of certain situations. These challenges are straining your relationships, hindering your progress at work or school, and making it hard to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. I understand how isolating and overwhelming this can be, and I'm here to help.

As a Safe and Sound Protocol Provider, I work with clients to restore balance to their nervous systems, easing both emotional tension and physical strain. SSP is a gentle therapy that can help you feel more connected, present, and resilient in your daily life.

If you’re ready to find relief and reclaim a sense of peace, I invite you to schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with me today.

How SSP Therapy Works

SSP involves listening to five hours of specially filtered music through an app on your smartphone or tablet, using over-the-ear headphones. The music filters out lower tones, allowing your nervous system to tune into higher frequencies, similar to the soothing tones of a calming voice. This process can help recalibrate your nervous system, fostering a sense of calm, resilience, and well-being.

How I Support You with SSP

I offer SSP as a solo therapy for those under 18 or as an add-on to Somatic Experiencing for those over 18. You have several options for how we can work together:

Listening During Somatic Therapy Sessions: We can listen to the music together during individual sessions. I’ll observe your responses, help create an optimal listening environment, and suggest positioning or movements to enhance the therapeutic effects. If discomfort arises, I’ll be there to support you and adjust the pace or activities as needed.
Supervised Independent Listening: There may be an option to listen to the music on your own, ideally with someone who can provide co-regulation. We’ll have regular check-ins to ensure you’re receiving the same support and guidance as clients who listen with me during sessions. This option isn’t suitable for everyone, so we’ll work together to assess whether supervised independent listening is the right fit for your specific needs.
Hybrid Option: Many clients prefer a mix of both—listening with me during sessions and on their own, with regular support and check-ins.

What to Expect with Safe and Sound Therapy

Listening to SSP can be a unique experience for everyone, and the pace of listening is crucial. Some nervous systems may need to go slower, and that’s perfectly okay. My role is to help you tune into your body’s responses and determine the right pace for you. We’ll explore various sensory and relational supports, such as movement, stretching, or adjusting your environment, to maximize the therapeutic benefits.

Sometimes, the experience may bring up discomfort, such as restlessness or sadness. We treat these as valuable information, working together to identify underlying needs and find ways to meet them. This process not only supports your experience with SSP but also helps you or your child tune into needs in other areas of life.

SSP is about helping your system recalibrate to better recognize and accept safety cues. As we work together, my goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel empowered to explore what works best for you.

You don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle that’s keeping you from feeling connected with yourself, others, and life in general. SSP offers a way forward, helping you reclaim a sense of safety, calm, and well-being. If you're ready to explore how SSP can benefit you, let's connect and begin this journey together.

For more information on Safe and Sound Protocol, please visit Integrated Listening.

What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle music therapy designed to create a sense of safety within your nervous system. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, the founder of Polyvagal Theory, SSP uses specially filtered music to stimulate the vagus nerve, helping your body and brain better interpret and respond to signals of safety. This therapy is particularly beneficial for those struggling with anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and sensory overwhelm.

By recalibrating your nervous system, SSP enhances your ability to manage stress and reduces the intensity of triggers. It helps you or your child respond more effectively to signals of safety, leading to increased emotional resilience, improved focus, and a deeper sense of overall well-being.

How Safe and Sound Protocol Can Positively Impact Your Life

When life feels overwhelming, it's often due to a combination of factors like avoiding difficult tasks, holding back your true opinions out of fear, and constantly trying to keep the peace. You might find yourself erupting in frustration with those you care about or struggling to stay focused on what truly matters. Persistent fears of failure or the future can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, others, and the life you want to live.

The Safe and Sound Protocol offers a way to break free from these patterns by recalibrating your nervous system. Through this gentle music therapy, SSP can help you:

Reduce Avoidance and Increase Confidence: By calming your body’s stress response, SSP helps you feel more grounded and secure, making it easier to tackle those hard tasks and conversations you’ve been putting off. As your nervous system begins to recognize safety more readily, you’ll start to approach challenges with renewed confidence.
Improve Focus and Mental Clarity: SSP helps clear the mental haze and distractions that anxiety and trauma can create. By regulating your nervous system, you’ll find it easier to stay focused on what matters, think more clearly, and remain engaged in the present.
Enhance Emotional Regulation: Enhance Emotional Regulation: SSP helps your nervous system recognize signs of safety, which allows you to stay connected to your emotions without being overwhelmed by them. This improved awareness leads to better emotional control, enabling you to respond thoughtfully in difficult situations instead of bottling up your feelings or reacting with frustration.
Foster Connection and Presence: As SSP helps you feel more at ease in your body, you’ll find it easier to connect with others. You’ll be more present in your relationships, more comfortable sharing your true thoughts and feelings, and better able to engage in meaningful interactions.
Build Resilience and Reduce Fear: With a recalibrated nervous system, fears of failure and the future will no longer hold as much power over you. SSP empowers you to face life’s uncertainties with greater resilience and a clearer sense of purpose.

If you’re ready to move past the patterns that have been holding you back and start living with more confidence, clarity, and connection, the Safe and Sound Protocol could be the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life. Let’s explore how SSP can help you reclaim control and bring you closer to the life you envision.

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Investment for the Safe and Sound Protocol

Technology Fee
$300 (valid for 6 months)
Covers access to the SSP app for listening to the filtered music essential to the therapy.

Initial Assessment Session
$180
Tailors the SSP to your specific needs. For existing somatic therapy clients, this can be integrated into a regular session.

Monthly Video Check-Ins
$90 per month (minimum)
Includes a 30-minute session to monitor progress and adjust the protocol as needed. Additional sessions can be scheduled, and current somatic therapy clients can incorporate this into regular sessions.

Email Support
$50 per month
Provides ongoing email support for check-ins and questions throughout the SSP process.

The minimum cost for 6 months of the SSP protocol is $1,320. This may vary based on the protocol's duration, which differs for each individual.

This investment supports your SSP journey, ensuring you have the tools and guidance for the best possible outcomes.

Safe and Sound Protocol Therapy FAQs

The Safe and Sound Protocol can help with a variety of challenges by retuning and regulating your nervous system. SSP offers support for anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, sensory overwhelm, sound sensitivity, and more. By helping your body achieve a more balanced state, this gentle therapy makes it easier to navigate life’s challenges and enhances your overall well-being.
To do the Safe and Sound Protocol, you'll need a few things: over-the-ear headphones that aren’t noise-canceling, a smartphone or tablet to access the SSP app, a quiet and safe space where you can focus on the music, and some dedicated time for listening to the specially filtered tracks, either during therapy sessions or on your own.
Yes, SSP is not suitable for individuals with unmanaged psychosis (which is outside of my scope of practice) or certain neurological disorders like epilepsy. Additionally, while the Safe and Sound Protocol may potentially help with tinnitus, there is also a risk that it could worsen the condition. Therefore, SSP should be approached with caution and care if tinnitus is present.
SSP operates on the principle of "safe before sound," meaning that other life and health factors may require SSP to be put on hold or used very carefully to ensure the best possible outcome.
Some potential side effects of the Safe and Sound Protocol include temporary discomfort, such as increased anxiety, restlessness, or emotional sensitivity. You might also experience heightened awareness of physical sensations or a temporary increase in triggers as your nervous system adjusts. These reactions are usually short-lived and part of the process of recalibrating your nervous system. It’s important to go at a pace that feels right for you, and I’ll be here to support you through any challenges that arise.

Get help from a Fort Lauderdale SSP Provider

When anxiety, trauma, or chronic pain takes over, finding relief can feel out of reach. As a Safe and Sound Protocol Provider, I’ve seen how this gentle, music-based therapy can retune and regulate your nervous system, leading to lasting change. SSP helps your brain and body recognize safety, easing stress and reducing triggers while alleviating emotional and physical symptoms. By restoring balance, this therapy reconnects you with your body, fostering security and resilience. You can improve focus, regulate emotions, and feel more present in daily life. I'm here to support you every step of the way.

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