Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is designed to help children and adults feel better, think better and connect better. SSP is a five hour innovative intervention designed to improve an individual’s social and emotional processes and regulate the autonomic nervous system. The program is designed to reduce stress and auditory sensitivity while enhancing social engagement and resilience to stress. It improves an overall sense of well-being and increases emotional control, behavioral organization and regulation, and listening and hearing sensitivity. It is designed for clients with ADD/ADHD; PTSD; Social Anxiety and Communication Disorders; Chronic Anger/Irritability and Mood Disorders; Mild Traumatic Brain Injury; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Sensory Processing Disorders; Sleep Difficulties; and Stress.

The Safe and Sound protocol uses the auditory system to access the vagus nerve and related nerves. The vagus nerve is responsible for regulating the bodily states, listening and vocal communication. This protocol is rooted in Polyvagal Theory and the work of Dr. Stephen Porges, https://www.stephenporges.com/ (Porges, 1995,1997,1998, 2001, 2003, 2007). Dr. Porges is known for his theory of how the nervous system works to help us feel safe. For more information on the Safe and Sound Protocol https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/

A New Day Family Counseling in Plainfield, IL  believes in healing not only individuals but attends to the healing of the whole family. After all, our family relationships are the most important human connection we will have and have the power to hurt or heal us.  We take a collaborative, family-centered approach and use brief, solution-focused and evidence-based treatment methods.