
Safe & Sound Protocol

What is “Safe & Sound”?
gentle healing protocol created by Dr. Stephen Porges.
based on the polyvagal theory, also developed by dr. porges.
clinically proven to help repattern and reset your nervous system faster.
uses proprietary filtered music (non-invasive auditory intervention) for vagal stimulation.
helps your body shift from stress & activation to safety & connection to foster healing.
IS HIGHLY PERSONALIZED, CLIENT-CENTERED, AND INTEGRATES MUSIC CHOICE AS WELL AS PSYCHOEDUCATION.
A Trauma-Responsive Protocol
promotes neuroplasticity and enhances brain recovery in trauma survivors.
works for trauma, anxiety, ADHD, fatigue, chronic conditions, and social engagement.
FOSTERS NERVOUS SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY AND RESILIENCE IN VARIED NEURODIVERGENT POPULATIONS.
enhances trauma recovery healing in sessions when integrated with other somatic modalities.
supports trauma survivors by providing a strong foundation for deeper healing to take place.
safely conducted under the guidance and monitoring of an ssp-trained & certified professional.
in a nutshell: SSP helps reset your nervous system to recognize safety cues through acoustic vagal nerve stimulation, reducing chronic stress and improving emotional balance. your role is to…
Listen & Heal
click play to learn about the science behind polyvagal theory and the SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL.

Could this work for me?
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is designed to help those who struggle with nervous system dysregulation, which can manifest as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma responses, or difficulty feeling safe as well as internally and/or socially connected. Whether you are managing chronic stress, trauma, attention, internal or relational challenges, SSP works by training and repatterning the nervous system for safety, balance, and resilience.
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) has been scientifically designed and clinically tested to help alleviate the following 8 condition categories:
ANXIETY & CHRONIC STRESS – Helps regulate emotional responses, shift out of fight-or-flight mode, and create a deeper sense of calm.
TRAUMA & PTSD – Supports nervous system recovery, promotes resilience, and improves emotional stability.
ADHD & Executive Function Challenges: Balancing the nervous system improves focus, reduces impulsivity, and enhances cognitive flexibility.
SENSORY SENSITIVITIES – Helps filter sensory input more effectively, reducing overstimulation from sound, light, and touch.
EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION – Aids in balancing mood swings, reducing emotional reactivity, and fostering better self-regulation.
SOCIAL ANXIETY & RELATIONAL ISSUES – Strengthens the ability to engage socially and feel more comfortable in relationships.
FATIGUE – Encourages deep relaxation, helping the nervous system transition into a restorative state for improved sleep and energy levels.
CHRONIC PAIN & INFLAMMATION - Helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, supporting pain reduction and immune function.
If you feel like your body is always “on alert,” stuck in a cycle of stress, anger, grief, overwhelm, or rumination, SSP may help you, as it is clinically proven to help shift from survival states into a state of safety, connection, and resilience by working at the root level of nervous system dysfunction.
Help is on the way
Click play TO DISCOVER THE EVIDENCE-BASED, clinically PROVEN SAFE & SOUND PROTOCOL BY DR. PORgES & help HEAL YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM WITH lasting RESULTS.

What is the process like?
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is administered in session, is highly customized to each client’s needs, and includes the following phases:
Preparing & Assessing
HOLISTIC INTAKE – Client history and needs assessment review, autonomic mapping, SSP psychoeducation and client’s informed consent
SSP ASSESSMENT - Prior to Week 1 (baseline/pre-assessment) followed by post-assessment 4 weeks after round completion. Then begin maintenance or start another round as needed
PROGRAM PLANNING – Initial collaborative program roadmap with dynamic and integrative plan adjustments throughout protocol duration
Listening & Healing
PATHWAY DELIVERY – SSP is delivered weekly at the beginning of each session to enhance somatic modalities normally used
PROGRAM REVIEW & NEXT STEPS – Make program adjustments during round as needed, assess results 4 weeks after round completion, then start new round or begin maintenance
MAINTENANCE PHASE - Once the protocol (all needed rounds) is complete, begin transitioning into the maintenance phase, called the “Balance” phase, with provider facilitating client’s free, monitored app access on their own
If you feel like your body is always “on alert,” stuck in a cycle of stress, anger, grief, overwhelm, or rumination, SSP may help you, as it is clinically proven to help shift from survival states into a state of safety, connection, and resilience by working at the root level of nervous system dysfunction. SSP can be transformative because it accelerates the resolution of trauma responses to support faster recovery by fostering the readiness to change. SSP is not a “quick fix,” yet when integrated into your weekly trauma recovery sessions, it has been proven to accelerate nervous system repatterning.
Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.
— Carl Jung