The Safe and Sound Protocol


1 therapeutic intervention made up of 3 parts: Core, Connect, & Balance
SSP Core
The original 5-hour listening program designed to wake up, exercise and open the nervous system, to build capacity and achieve reduced sensitivity and a more resilient physiological state. The core program helps create more self regulation in the nervous system.

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SSP Connect
Warm up the nervous system with a gentle and slow introduction, establish familiarity and a sense of safety. We use this protocol to help establish awareness of the physiological state.


SSP Balance
Continue to stabilize and maintain a sense of calm and grounding, and further integrate the benefits
of SSP Core by helping with co-regulation.​ 
The SSP protocol can help 
if you are struggling.
​Now more than ever, the world is a busy place and filled with uncertainty. People of all ages, demographics and geographies are struggling and suffering.
Research and experience tell us that rapid societal change and adverse life experiences are increasingly resulting in physical and mental health challenges for huge parts of the global population, including:
  • Social, emotional and attachment disorders
  • Auditory hypersensitivity
  • Body organization 
  • Nervous system dysregulation
  • Learning, cognition and attention difficulty
  • Sensory processing differences
  • Stress-related physical conditions
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Anxiety/Stress/Excessive Worry
  • Depression & Irritability
  • Digestive conditions
  • School Challenges
  • Trauma associated symptoms
  • Self and Co Regulation Problems
  • Burnout
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Overwhelm

What is SSP?

Scientific advancements have helped us better understand how the nervous system and brain work and have given us greater insight into what’s happening in the minds and bodies of those who struggle.  The SSP is a sound healing therapy, based on 40+ years of research and developed by researcher Dr. Stephen Porges.  The protocol works with vibration of the inner ear to establish safety in the human connection.
Unyte-iLs protocols are based on the principle of “neuroplasticity,” the notion that the brain is able to change in response to stimulation. These protocols provide gentle and specific stimulation in order to activate the neural pathways used in sensory information processing. Neuronal connections in these pathways are strengthened and new connections are established through repeated sessions of multisensory input.​

Looking for more information or evidence-based research regarding the SSP & its founder Dr. Stephen Porges? Check out the official
Integrated Listening Systems website here:

Getting started with SSP Intensive Program (for individuals and families)

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is different for every person and is designed to fit your specific nervous system needs. You must first complete assessment paperwork and schedule an intake to determine the best course of action for you. Some clients are ready for SSP Core program immediately and folks with higher sensitivities will need to take the protocol at a slower pace and incorporate SSP Connect and SSP Balance.  Most clients will need 2-3 months to complete the protocol in a safe manner that has sustained changes. 6-8 weeks after the protocol is complete, we will meet to track progress and change in symptoms and reevaluate if another installation of the protocol is needed. You can repeat the protocol up to 3 times per year.

For children aged 2-teen, we offer a trauma-informed approach to SSP implementation called SEGAN (sensation, emotions, gesture, action, narrative) developed by Ana do Valle. 

What does the monthly SSP fee include?

INTAKE: $400 Includes 1 hour meeting via Zoom, review of assessment documents & start of initial treatment plan (treatment plan for protocol will change as we go along depending on how symptoms progress and we may need to slow down or increase listening times)

​MONTHLY VIRTUAL SSP LISTENING FEE: $700/month
The monthly fee for the SSP includes:
  • Individualized treatment plan for implementing protocol
  • Unlimited email access to practitioner (the protocol will require you to report daily with the SSP practitioner and complete a daily log to track symptoms and progress)
  • Daily mind/body coaching via email that gives suggestions for the integration of the nervous system changes occurring during the therapeutic protocol
  • Registration of client portal and downloadable app through Unyte/Integrated Listening Systems website which includes introductory videos and individual tracking of each client's listening progress
  • Unlimited administrative, scheduling and app support for protocol
  • 30 minute follow-up at end of protocol 6-8 weeks after completion to review progress and discuss whether another round of protocol is needed
***PLEASE NOTE:  Some people would like a practitioner available in person or via Zoom during implementation of SSP. If we have availability, we would be happy to facilitate an in-person implementation of the SSP protocol with you.  Additional in-person fees apply and will be billed at a rate of $200/hr.

REPEAT PROTOCOLS: $500/month
  • After you complete your 1st round of the intensive protocol, you will have a follow up meeting 6-8 weeks with your practitioner.  At this time, you may find the protocol has helped but has not gotten you to your final goal. You may safely repeat the SSP protocol up to 3 times per year. We would like to offer you a discounted rate for you to continue on your healing journey.​

Testimonials

"I have seen a complete shift in my son’s ability to control his emotions & avoid meltdowns. He is more receptive to re-direction and better grasps the consequences of his actions. He is more focused and less oppositional/argumentative. He is still his quirky self, but it is like this therapy has cleared the cobwebs, calmed and centered him more so that he can be more fully himself, as well as more comfortable and confident in his skin."
Nick's Mother
"The new school year is better than ever before, especially in the mornings, which we have had trouble with for years. Jakeb is a different kid after iLs. I only wish we would have found it sooner. No crashing, no clumsiness, less shouting, less tics, and almost no meltdowns. My heart is soaring!!! We are thinking of renting to own to continue doing other programs. So grateful and have been telling everyone I know that could benefit from it to use it!!! So thrilled! And he is so much more confident as we praise him so often now for self control! Best thing that ever happened to us!"
Loren, parent