Betsy is a trained and certified Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider and offers the SSP to clients who wish to take their self-healing to the next level.
You can read about Betsy’s personal experience with using the SSP here and here and in her latest book, Rocks and Roots.
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What is the SSP?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful and innovative listening therapy designed to reduce hearing sensitivity and help regulate the
autonomic nervous system.
This process helps build the foundation for awareness, embodiment, and resilience. You will receive a one-on-one intake consultation with Betsy to formulate the best SSP program for your needs, and access to the SSP Unyte app with specially filtered music. Then you can start listening and enjoying better nervous system regulation!
The SSP includes:
- An intake session with Betsy to determine your needs
- Access to the SSP Unyte App with specially filtered music for one year
- Follow-up to answer questions and tweak your program
Music for Long-Lasting Impact
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a powerful and innovative listening therapy designed to reduce hearing sensitivity and help regulate the
autonomic nervous system.
This process helps build the foundation for awareness, embodiment, and resilience.
Beyond listening, you do not have to “do” anything to experience the benefits of the SSP.
Why Nervous System Regulation is Essential for Our Well-being
The autonomic nervous system regulates essential bodily functions. When we feel in danger, this system kicks in to protect us by engaging in what are
commonly known as the “fight/flight” or “freeze” responses.
You may be able to identify when your autonomic nervous system is in a defensive state if you notice difficulties with:
- Sleep
- Concentration
- Mental clarity
- Breathing
- Digestion
- Social connection
Benefits of Nervous System Regulation
Benefits of nervous system regulation include:
- Improved response to stress – Better respond to difficult situations and move past them instead of reacting and getting “stuck” in them
- Ability to access higher learning and cognition – Become attuned to and more in control of emotions, so you can move through temporary setbacks with more flexibility and ease.
- More social connection and deeper relationships – By activating the part of the brain that allows us to be more social, affectionate, and connected, the SSP can help shift you into a state where you are more comfortable and at ease engaging with others, leading to deeper and more meaningful relationships.
What is the SSP?
The SSP is a listening therapy based on Polyvagal Theory created by Stephen Porges to unlock your ability to think, feel, and connect better through nervous system regulation. You use the SSP via an app on your phone and listen with over-the-ear headphones to specially filtered music that heals the nervous system, specifically the vagus nerve. You subscribe to the app with a provider like me and listen to the specially curated music for 30 minutes each day for a 20-day cycle. Studies show the SSP has a profound effect on mental health and chronic conditions:
47% of clients using the SSP had fewer psychosocial challenges
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61% of clients using the SSP had reduced anxiety
54% of clients using the SSP had reduced depression
63% of clients using the SSP had fewer trauma symptoms
I’ve successfully used the SSP for vagus nerve healing and nervous system retraining since 2023. You can sign up for the SSP here!
How it works
The music of the SSP has been specially filtered to highlight frequencies of sound that typically make us feel safe.
These types of frequencies can be found in everyday sounds, such as:
- Talking, laughter
- Water flowing
- Musical instruments
- Wind, leaves rustling
Some people’s nervous systems have a harder time interpreting safety on their own. This can include (but is not limited to) individuals who: - Have experienced difficult life events
- Live with an illness or injury
- Have sensory, learning, or developmental differences
The SSP helps restore this ability by sending “cues of safety” directly to the nervous system, so you can feel more calm, engaged, and balanced.
Safe and Effective for All Ages
The SSP has helped over 100,000 children, adolescents and adults in more than 70 countries worldwide.
Uniquely, many families experience the SSP together and in support of one another.
The SSP Helps MCAS and Many Other Conditions!
In addition to MCAS Supports Many Symptoms and Conditions. The SSP may help reduce symptoms and support overall health and resiliency for
people seeking support for:
- Trauma history
- Depression and anxiety
- Autism, hyperactivity, and attention
Chronic pain - Chronic health conditions
- Sensory and auditory processing
- And more
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The SSP is Easy
I have used the SSP since November 2023. Nervous system dysregulation was at the root of my chronic illness and the SSP was instrumental in putting it into remission. Before starting the SSP I tried many different trauma healing programs, limbic system and vagus nerve healing therapies, and nervous system retraining programs including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS), Cranio Sacral Therapy, Osteopathic Therapy, and others.
However, SSP was by far the most straightforward, easy to use, and effective of these therapies.
Backed By Decades of Research
The SSP’s effectiveness has been proven in a wide range of clinical studies, including clinical trials involving children and adults with autism.
Real-world evidence has also shown significant improvements in the following areas after the SSP:
Learn more and see full results here.
61% of clients with anxiety symptoms moved from clinical to non-clinical level
54% of clients with depression symptoms moved from clinical to non-clinical level
63% of clients with trauma-related symptoms moved from clinical to non-clinical level
47% of clients experiencing psychosocial challenges moved
The SSP Works with Other Therapies
The SSP can be combined with and is supportive of other therapies that you may already be engaged in, such as:
Occupational, physical, and speech therapy; play therapy; and sensory integration therapy
Mental health and trauma therapies, such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Talk therapy (CBT, DBT, MCBT, etc.)
Bodywork, yoga ,and other somatic approaches
Multiple Playlists
Genres include popular, classical instrumental, and ambient music, offering both vocal and nonvocal, trauma-sensitive options. The playlists are suitable for all ages.
Listen From Almost Anywhere
You can listen to the music of the SSP remotely from the comfort of your own home, allowing for flexibility and ease. Betsy will collaborate with you on a listening plan that meets your needs.
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Disclaimer
The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor.