Safe and Sound Protocol
Rooted in groundbreaking Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) utilizes the power of sound to unlock your ability to think, feel, and connect with others better by resetting and regulating your nervous system.
What is SSP?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based intervention that is designed to help you reset your nervous system and promote emotional and physiological healing. By using specially designed music delivered through headphones, SSP gently trains your nervous system to feel safe and supported.
When your nervous system is balanced, you can experience:
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Greater emotional regulation
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Improved focus and clarity
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Reduced feelings of stress and anxiety
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Stronger connections with others
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Enhanced resilience and adaptability
How does SSP work?
As previously mentioned, the Safe and Sound Protocol is rooted in Polyvagal Theory, which explains how our nervous system affects our ability to feel safe, connect with others, and regulate emotions.
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During an SSP session, you’ll listen to specially-designed music delivered through headphones or in some instances through speakers. This music is carefully filtered to stimulate the vagus nerve, the part of your nervous system that helps regulate your "fight, flight, or freeze" response.
As your nervous system learns to shift into a state of calm and safety, you’ll start to experience:
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Improved emotional regulation
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Reduced anxiety and stress
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Enhanced ability to connect with others
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A sense of safety in your mind and body
SSP is a simple, non-invasive therapy that creates profound change by helping your nervous system relearn what it means to feel safe.
Healing through Connection
Humans are wired for social connection.
However, if you have a harder time interpreting cues of safety due to past trauma, negative experiences, or the way you take in information, your brain or body can misinterpret these cues and get in the way of meaningful connections.
What are the Benefits of SSP?
The Safe and Sound Protocol has been shown effective in a multitude of areas. SSP promotes a sense of safety, connection, and balance, allowing individuals to experience reduced stress, mental clarity, greater resilience, and more.
Emotional Balance
Experienced greater attunement to your emotions so you can navigate stressors and challenges with more flexibility and ease. Tired of your emotions controlling you? SSP can help you become more in control of them.
Improved Relationships
Shift into states of comfort and openess. The SSP activates parts of the brain that allow one to be more socially engaged, connected, and affectionate. Imagine experienicng deeper and more meaningful connections with those around you, espeically loved ones.
Better Stress Response
Long-term dysregualtion leads to gut issues, poor sleep, difficulty concentrating, and so much more. However, when our nervous system is regualted, we can better respond to stress and our digestion, focus, eating, and sleeping improves.
Who is SSP for?
The Safe and Sound Protocol can benefit a wide range of individuals, including those who:
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Feel “stuck” in their healing journey from trauma or PTSD
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Experience chronic anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm
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Struggle with social interactions or forming connections
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Have sensory sensitivities or difficulty regulating their emotions
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Are managing symptoms of autism or ADHD
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Want to strengthen the results of other therapies, like EMDR
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​Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or looking to enhance your progress, SSP can provide a new pathway to healing.
What Can You Expect?
During SSP sessions, you simply listen to the specially designed music while noting any emotional or physical sensations that arise. Your provider may incorporate light activities like stretching, breathing exercises, or drawing to enhance the experience. Open communication is key, allowing your provider to adjust your listening plan to best support your needs.
Over 10 years of delivering specialized services and trauma-informed care.
Your Journey,
Guided by Expertise
and Compassion
Dr. Morales is a certified SSP provider and EMDR therapist. She is an expert in trauma-informed care, making her a preferred choice for mental health services across Texas. She will create an individualized listening plan tailored to your needs, as well as offer education, answer your questions, and adjust your pace to optimize your experience. Whether you’re seeking SSP as a standalone treatment or looking to pair it with therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dr. Morales is committed to helping you reach your health goals.
Your Investment into Healing
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Full Program
Access
($450)
Start your SSP journey with 3-month access to the program. During this time, you’ll have the flexibility to explore the full SSP protocol at your own pace and experience its transformative effects. This option is ideal for those who are curious and seeking a focused, time-limited experience without the need for ongoing commitments.
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Month to Month
Access
($75 per month)
Continue your journey with flexible month-to-month access. This option is perfect if you need more time beyond the initial program, occasional tune-ups, or simply want to maintain the benefits of SSP as part of your ongoing wellness plan. Keep access to it for as long as you need, with the flexibility to pause or adjust as your needs evolve.
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As needed
Individual Sessions
($100-$150 per hr)
For personalized attention, individual sessions are available as needed. The best way to determine your needs is through a consultation with our SSP provider! They will create a tailored treatment plan to suit your unique goals. Whether you need focused work or occasional check-ins, this option offers flexibility and custom care.
Ask us about financing options through care credit and flexible monthly payment plans. FSA/HSA payments are also accepted.
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