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We offer SSP for anyone over 18 months of age, to adults.
Individuals might pursue SSP therapy mainly to tackle issues with sensory processing, managing emotions, or engaging socially. SSP can serve as a standalone treatment focusing on these particular concerns, but it also complements other therapeutic strategies effectively.
Combining SSP with various therapy methods offers a significant advantage: it enhances the pace of improvement by concentrating on emotional balance and fundamental physiological functions. This integration can significantly improve the effectiveness of therapy, especially for those with intricate trauma backgrounds or substantial challenges in emotional regulation.
Other therapies used in conjunction are CBT, DBT, EMDR, Somatic, and Art Therapy.
When it comes to the stress experienced in early childhood, the middle ear fails to fine-tune itself to human speech sounds. Instead, the child's hearing becomes more sensitive to lower-frequency noises that are typically linked to threats. Consequently, these children often find themselves more distracted by ambient sounds and less responsive to human voices, leading to missed chances for social interaction.
In light of the latest breakthroughs in treating toxic stress and trauma within the brain, new and creative approaches to therapy have emerged. Among these is the Safe and Sound Protocol, which represents a significant advancement in the field.
SSP provides extended, repeated auditory exposure to high frequencies that mimic those found in social situations. This gives the nervous system the opportunity to reorganize and remember what it’s like to feel safe. Some individuals report it gives them vintage record player vibes.
SSP offers four different playlists.
If you are doing the "Core" program this must be followed exactly in precise order. Not skipping or changing the listening order to each song is an integral piece of the protocol. The particular modulation of the music is what makes this different and should not be altered.
On the other hand, the "Balance" program can be heard in any order for any length of time.
Yes. To maximize the program's benefits, it is imperative to complete the entire program.
The SSP program utilizes music to train the auditory system, emphasizing the frequency spectrum associated with human speech. Through this process, clients enhance their ability to process frequencies relevant to speech, boosting the functionality of two key cranial nerves that play a significant role in fostering social interaction.
The Facial Nerve, also known as Cranial Nerve VII, aids individuals in concentrating on the human voice while ignoring non-essential sounds. Meanwhile, the Vagus Nerve, or Cranial Nerve X, supports self-calming and the regulation of the body's automatic functions.
Many parents are curious about the effects of SSP on their child's learning disability. The outcome varies for each child, making it challenging to distinguish the social consequences of the disability from the disability itself. Since learning is inherently a social activity, enhancing the social engagement system may benefit children who face learning challenges.
Although SSP does not directly "cure" a learning disability, it can mitigate the instances of children shutting down in response to challenges or reduce the intensity of their emotional responses to academic tasks. We have observed improvements in some children's focus during assignments and better emotional regulation while completing tasks.
The outcome varies significantly from person to person; everyone's journey is unique.
The timeline for observing results or improvements from the protocol isn't set in stone. While some families notice benefits during the listening period itself, others may start to see changes up to six weeks after the protocol has concluded. We have seen instances where clients experience significant progress within the completion of just 1-2 hours of listening. Conversely, for some, the shift in improvements begins to emerge around 5-6 weeks post-completion of the protocol.
The experience with the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) varies widely among listeners. For some, the improvements achieved can be long-lasting. However, it's important to acknowledge our human nature; encountering high levels of stress or transitioning into different life stages can lead to the reemergence of symptoms or the appearance of new challenges.
Conversely, some individuals notice that the gains they make begin to wane after a few months. For these listeners, undergoing SSP again or using the Balance program helps them regain the lost improvements and often results in these benefits becoming more durable with each subsequent session.
This variability highlights the personal nature of the protocol's effectiveness: while some enjoy prolonged effects, others may need to revisit the protocol to reinforce and expand upon the positive changes, especially when faced with new developmental milestones or life stressors.
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