The Safe and Sound Protocol

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The Safe and Sound Protocol is an auditory intervention that reduces stress and calms the physiological and emotional state.  It resets the Nervous System to be more resilient and enables social engagement.  It was developed by Dr Stephen Porges based on his Polyvagal Theory and the neuroplasticity of the Nervous System.

The Safe and Sound Protocol benefits people with:

  • Social Engagement difficulties

  • Auditory Hypersensitivities

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma

  • PTSD

  • Depressed Mood

  • Mood Dysregulation

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD, ADHD

  • Selective Mutism

  • Auditory Processing Disorder

  • Sensory Processing Disorder

  • Emotional Regulation difficulties

What to Expect

Clients will be lead through a series of sessions where they will be listening to 5 hours of music processed specially to retune their nervous system.  The sessions length will vary based on response commonly. Sessions include up to 30 min of Safe and Sound, mindfulness meditations and life style counselling. Remote option is available and can be discussed during your visit.

Results vary from:

  • Greater sense of safety and sense of calm

  • Enhanced ability to socially engage

  • Better understanding of human speech and the emotional meaning of language

  • Enhanced ability to learn and self regulate

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