Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)
Georgia, Maine, New York & Florida
Listening Therapy
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Science of Safety
SSP is grounded in Polyvagal Theory which focuses on what is happening in the body and the nervous system. It explains how our sense of safety, danger or life-threat can impact our behavior.
The Safe and Sounds Protocol (SSP) is a physiological, “bottom-up” therapy, to help improve how we feel, think and connect with others.
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Enhance Resilience
SSP a non-invasive acoustic vagal nerve stimulator helping to retune the nervous system to better support connection, collaboration, and resilience.
Designed to reduce sound sensitivity, improve auditory processing, and behavioral state regulation. Activates the client’s social engagement system.
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Simple & Practical
The SSP is a 5-hour program that involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones in my office or remotely, in the comfort of your home. Packages offered with varying levels of support and investment.
SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.
What is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), developed by Stephen Porges the “father” of Polyvagal Theory, is an evidence-based listening therapy designed to reduce sound sensitivities and improve auditory processing, behavioral state regulation, and social engagement behaviors through filtered music. As a practical application of Polyvagal Theory, the SSP acts as a non-invasive,vagal nerve stimulator, helping to retune the nervous system to better connection, collaboration and resilience.
The SSP involves listening to specially filtered music through headphones alongside a provider in person or remotely. Suitable for children and adults, SSP has demonstrated benefits for individuals with trauma, anxiety, sensory processing differences and more.
Kim Austin, LCSW - Brainspotting & EMDR Therapist, provider of KAP, SSP and RRP serving clients in Georgia, Maine, New York and Florida. Specializing in Anxiety, Trauma & Attachment
Kim Austin, LCSW a psychotherapist and certified provider of the SSP and the RRP, developed by Unyte Health. I am located in Decatur, Georgia and provide services to clients in Georgia, New York, Maine, and Florida. I use a variety of approaches to assist people in healing and experiencing greater clarity and peace. I am excited to offer the SSP and RRP listening therapies in my practice. Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consultation to see if I my services might be helpful to you. You can also email kim@kimaustin.com or call me at (207) 295-7427 to learn more.
Contact me for a free consultation
I know it can feel like a big step to call a counselor, but I’ll make it easy. We’ll spend 15-minutes on the phone and I’ll let you know how or if I can help. If I am not the right person, I’ll do my best to get you to the right person. Contact me at (207) 295-7427, or click here, for your free 15-minute phone consultation therapy. My specialties include:
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)
Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) and Safe and Sounds Protocol (SSP)
