Safe and Sound Protocol Group

Safe and Sound Protocol Group

Have you been in therapy for quite some time and just aren’t feeling change in the way that you want? This is very common for folks engaging solely in cognitive-based therapy who also have a history of trauma. In order to heal and create change, we must engage the nervous system and the body. 

Have you heard about somatic-based therapy but are hesitant to get started? Starting body-based therapy can feel very intimidating because it’s unfamiliar and unknown. 

This is where the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) comes in. This protocol is an evidence-based therapy that uses filtered music to bring more safety into the body. What does this look like in simple terms? You are listening to music in session, with check-ins throughout. 

How does the SSP work? The specially filtered music sends cues of safety to your nervous system which supports embodiment and resilience. The music stimulates the vagus nerve which shifts us out of our defense system (fight/flight) and into our ventral vagal system (safety and connection). This is incredibly important because health, growth, and restoration can only happen when we are in the ventral vagal part of our nervous system. So, if you’ve been in a chronic state of fight or flight, you might not have felt a lot of change happen in talk-based therapy. For more information on SSP, head over here.

This SSP group is for you if:

• You want to improve your response to stress
• You want to improve your expression and control of your emotions
• You want to foster healthy relationships
• You have depression, anxiety, and/or a trauma history
• You are looking for a more gentle approach to healing (you don’t have to relive your trauma to participate in SSP).
• You are feeling stuck in talk-based therapy

Common Benefits of the SSP Protocol:

• Increased ability to process emotions to get unstuck
• Decreased anxiety and depressive symptoms
• Ability to be more present in the moment
• Improved digestion 
• Decreased sensitivity to sound

What is included in this group experience:

• Individual intake session with Brit to go over questions, your personal autonomic nervous system map, as well as a review of the nervous system through the lens of Polyvagal Theory 
• 7 group sessions including an initial orientation session, 5 SSP listening sessions, and a final session for processing, reflection, and what’s next
• Access to the SSP music throughout the group and 2 months afterwards for listening and continued integration of the work

Equipment:

• Over the ear headphones 
• Phone with ability to download an app
• Private space for sessions
• Optional: sensory products like weighted blankets, fidget toys, aromatherapy, etc

Details:

• 60 minute one-on-one Intake Session scheduled the week of September 30th
• 7 week series from October 10th-November 21st
• Thursdays from 12-1:30pm
• Virtual via Zoom
• Space limited to 6 participants

Pricing:

• Investment: $800 for 8 sessions plus $149 Access fee for SSP = $949 total
• Payment plans available: Two payments of $500 each or Four payments of $260 
• Equity pricing: If you are an individual who holds a marginalized identity or identities, we encourage you to apply for sliding scale pricing here. Sliding scale slots will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Registration:

Registration now open! Contact us here to get enrolled.